Importance Of Biology Flashcards
(14 cards)
Q: What does the study of biology cover?
A: It covers the study of all living beings and their interactions in the biosphere.
Q: What environmental factors does biology investigate?
A: It investigates the environmental factors that surround living beings.
Q: What aspects of living organisms does biology examine?
A: It examines the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living things.
Q: What does biology classify and describe?
A: Biology classifies and describes organisms, their functions, and how species come into existence.
Q: Why is the study of plants (Botany) important?
A: Because all food people and animals eat comes from plants (directly or indirectly), and plants form nature’s food chain.
Q: How is energy transferred in nature?
A: Energy is transferred from one organism to another in the form of food.
Q: What are some uses of plants?
A: Plants are used as medicine, materials for building, and for beautifying surroundings.
Q: what do scientists study about plant interactions?
A: Scientists study how plants, animals, and other organisms interact with each other.
Q: How do botanists benefit people?
A: They study plant genetics to develop new, more productive, and pest-resistant crops, and study fossils to help with earth’s history and oil searches. Study fossils of extinct plants to provide clues to the earth’s history and to help geologists searching for
oil.
Q: What is the significance of animal studies in biology?
A: Animal studies have led to discoveries in understanding human diseases, medical advances, and surgical interventions.
Q: How is the field of biology categorized?
A: Biology is categorized into disciplines based on the type of organism studied.
Q: What are some examples of biological disciplines?
A: Zoology (animal studies), botany (plant studies), and microbiology (microorganism studies).
Q: Can biological disciplines be further specialized?
A: Yes, these fields can be broken down into several specialized sub-disciplines.
