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Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and
living organisms, including their structure, function, growth,evolution,
distribution, and taxonomy.[1] Modern biology is a vast and eclectic field,
composed of many branches and subdisciplines. However, despite the
broad scope of biology, there are certain general and unifying concepts
within it that govern all study and research, consolidating it into single,
coherent fields. In general, biology recognizes the cell as the basic unit of
life,genes as the basic unit of heredity, and evolution as the engine that
propels the synthesis and creation of new species. It is also understood
today that all organisms survive by consuming and
transforming energy and by regulating their internal environment to
maintain a stable and vital condition.
Subdisciplines of biology are defined by the scale at which organisms are
studied, the kinds of organisms studied, and the methods used to study
them: biochemistry examines the rudimentary chemistry of life; molecular
biology studies the complex interactions among
biological molecules; botany studies the biology of plants; cellular
biology examines the basic building-block of all life,
the cell; physiology examines the physical and chemical functions
of tissues, organs, and organ systems of an organism;evolutionary
biology examines the processes that produced the diversity of life;
and ecology examines how organisms interact in their environment.
Branches
These are the main branches of biology:
Aerobiology the study of airborne organic particles
Agriculture the study of producing crops and raising livestock, with an
and problems.
Sociobiology the study of the biological bases of sociology
Structural biology a branch of molecular biology, biochemistry,
and biophysics concerned with the molecular structure of biological
macromolecules
Zoology the study of animals, including classification, physiology,
development, and behavior, including:
Ethology the study of animal behavior
Entomology the study of insects
Herpetology the study of reptiles and amphibians
Ichthyology the study of fish
Mammalogy the study of mammals
Ornithology the study of birds
IMPORTANCE OF BIOLOGY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Biology is all about studying life and living organisms. Were living
organisms and we eat living organisms, so you could probably guess that it
has something to tell use about whats going on all around and inside
us. But how important is biology to our everyday routines, exactly?
Youre about to find out, because were going to dish some details on how
the many branches of biology apply specifically to where you live, what you
eat, and the things you do. Plus, you can get a fantastic introduction to the
science by taking this course. Or just read through this blog post on
common biology vocab to help you with some of the lingo were about to hit
you with.
Understanding Our Bodies
From genetics to physiology, the many branches of biology have much to
tell us about what the human body is made up of, how it works, and how
its affected by what we eat, the air we breath, and every other aspect of
the world around us. It can help us prevent, cure, and even eliminate
disease. It can even teach us to become stronger and faster or lose weight.
Treating Disease
Biology as a whole is one of the cornerstones of all forms of modern
healthcare. The field known as pharmacology is literally medicine. It deals
Proper Nutrition
By knowing how our body works and what it reacts positively to,
nutritionists are able to devise the perfect diet for our needs whether that
be losing weight or gaining it, fueling heavy exercise or just an office job.
Its all about proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and other key nutrients, how our
body breaks them down, and where they fit into the equation of our overall
health. This is the main concern of biochemistry.
For instance, were aware that sugar provides an energy spike but leads to
a rough crash afterwards because of the way our body digests it and turns
it into something we can use. We also know it can create unwanted fat
deposits and do some bad things to our teeth. These are all things dealt
with by nutritional biology.
When you make the decision to eat healthier youre actually putting
aspects of biology to work without even knowing it.
Exercise Science
Next time you watch sports, remember that youre seeing biologys
influence in action. The athletes competing are capable of such amazing
Harvesting Food
Plants are living organisms just like the rest of us, meaning biology takes an
interest in them too. Agrobiology deals specifically with determining the
best soil conditions to deliver nutrients to plants to make them grow big
and strong. This can have a significant impact on a farmers crop yields.
Botany, the branch of biology that deals with the study of plants, is how we
know what plants we can eat in the first place. Unless you want to go
around tasting every berry and fruit you come across to see which ones are
good to eat, wed recommend relying on our biology experts to tell us
whats what. The science also plays a huge role in raising livestock like
cows and chickens. By utilizing some of that nutrition we talked about
earlier and applying it to farm animals, were able to get them nice and big
so they provide plenty of meat and fertilizer.
Fishing, too. Theres marine biology and freshwater biology, among others,
to teach us what fish are where and how good they are to eat. Theres even
a field of biology dedicated to just studying fish, but we wont make you try
to pronounce that one. And sure, our ancestors were catching fish long
before they understood the intricacies of science but that doesnt mean we
dont benefit greatly from it with more efficient fishing methods, bigger
hauls, and even fish farming.
Examples
Special consideration
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism
Organ
system
A specialized functional
system of an organism
Organ
A specialized structural
system of an organism
Tissue
A specialized substructure
of an organ
Cell
A single cell
Molecule