Branches of Biology
Study of bacteria and viruses.
Bacteriology and Virology
Designing and producing drugs.
Medical
Life came only from other living things by means of reproduction.
Biogenesis Theory
Living things reproduce.
Reproduction
A dog delivered puppies yesterday.
Reproduction
Study of Cells and Tissues
Cytology and Histology
Improved taste, texture, or appearance of food.
Agricultural
Life originated spontaneously from non-living things.
Abiogenesis or Spontaneous Generation Theory
Living things are made of cells.
Organization
Eat good food to be able to work longer.
Metabolism
Sakuras are commonly found in Japan and tarsier are commonly found in Bohol. What area of study is being described?
Biogeography
Controlling the proliferation of noxious water-borne organisms.
Marine and Aquatic
Life originated from a supernatural power whom we call God.
Divine Creation Theory
Living things obtain and use energy.
Metabolism
Plants bend to light when placed in a window.
Phototropism
Study of fungi and algae.
Mycology and Phycology
Designing of an organism to produce a useful chemical.
Industrial
Life has no beginning and no end.
Philosophical Theory of Eternity
Living things can respond to stimuli.
Irritability
Makahiya closes its leaves when touched.
Thigmotropism
Sports physical therapists study the biomechanics of how joints, muscles, and bones move during athletic activity. What areas of studies in biology are involved?
Anatomy and Physiology
Reduced vulnerability of crops to environmental stresses. Cite an example of environmental stresses.
Typhoon, Flood, Fire
Life came about as a result of a chain of chemical reactions that gave rise to a mass of living protoplasm.
Evolutionary or Physico-Chemical Theory
Living things have stable internal conditions that must be maintained.
Homeostasis
Our body normally maintains a temperature of 37oC.
Homeostasis