Introduction to Biology

Specializations, Process of Science, Scientific Method, Characteristics of Life

Natural Science

Life Science and Physical Science

Life Science

Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Mycology, Phycology

Physical Science

Physics and Chemistry

Cytology

study of cells

Histology

Study of tissues

Anatomy

Study of structures and parts

Physiology

Study of functions of organisms and their parts

Morphology

Study of different forms of organisms

Genetics

Study of heredity

Ecology

Study of interaction of organisms with their environment

Systematics

Study of diversity of organisms

Taxonomy

Classification based on their evolutionary relationships

Entomology

Study of insects

Herpetology

Study of amphibians and reptiles

Icthyology

Study of fish

Mammalogy

Study of mammals

Ornithology

Study of birds

Protozoology

Study of protozoa

Discovery Science

Uses verifiable observations and measurements to describe science

Hypothesis-based science

Uses the data from discovery science to explain science; requires proposing and testing of hypothesis

Hypothesis

Proposed explanation for a set of observations

Theory

Supported by a large growing body of evidence

Scientific Method

Cyclical and systematic process to acquiring knowledge

DNA

Genetic material of all cells

Order

Complex organization of living things

Regulation

AKA Homeostasis; ability to maintain an internal environment consistent with life

Growth and Development

Consistent with all living things; controlled by DNA

Metabolism

Acquiring energy and transforming it to form useful for the organism

Responsiveness

Response to environmental stimuli

Reproduction

Ability to perpetuate the species

Adaptability

Acquisition of traits that best suit the organism to its environment

Animals

Heterotrophs and does not contains cell wall and plastid

Plants

Autotrophs and contains cellulosic cell wall and chloroplasts