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Biology SPM Chapter 1 Introduction to Biology and Laboratory Rules

1.1 Fields and Careers in Biology

What is Biology? (c) The study of variation and
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1. Biology is a detailed study of living evolution of organisms (genetics)
things and natural environment. (d) The study of interaction between
2. The word ‘Biology’ is derived from organisms and its environment
(ecology, biogeography)
the Greek words: (e) The study of structures and
(a) bios – life functions of organisms (anatomy,
(b) logos – study biochemistry, cytology, histology)
3. Fields in biology can be divided into:
(a) The study of living organisms Fields and Careers in Biology
(botany, entomology, microbiology, 1. Figure 1.1 shows several careers
Form 4
zoology) related to Biology.
(b) The study of applied biology
(biotechnology, dentistry,
medicine, pharmacy)

Doctor Ecologist

Agricultural Biochemist
officer

Careers in
Biology

Biology teacher Physiotherapist

Environmental
Nutritionist
engineer

Figure 1.1 Careers in Biology

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