Biology is the science of living systems. It is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring knowledge of the physical sciences and mathematics, although specialities may be oriented toward a group of organisms or a level of organization. BOTANY is concerned with plant life, ZOOLOGY with animal life, algology with ALGAE, MYCOLOGY with fungi, MICROBIOLOGY with microorganisms such as protozoa and bacteria, CYTOLOGY with CELLS, and so on. All biological specialties, however, are concerned with life
Lab Report 1 Principles of Biology 1(BIOL 100) Fall 2001 Gerard Chretien Living cells perform a multitude of chemical reactions very rapidly because of the participation of enzymes. Enzymes are biological catalysts, compounds that speed up a chemical reaction without being used up or altered in the reaction. The material with which the catalysts reacts, called the substrate, is modified during the reaction to form a new product. But because
Within the broader context of crime scene investigation, forensic biologists play the role of collecting and analyzing biological evidence in order to decipher exactly what happened at the scene of the crime, and who was involved (Forensic Biologist, n.d.; Forensic Science, n.d.). Much of the evidence collected by forensic biologists consists of both ecological and biological matter, including but not limited to: dirt, blood, teeth, insects, fingerprints, and saliva (A Simplified Guide to Forensic
Classes I am doing well in is Biology. I think I am doing well in Biology class because I complete all my work and turn it in on time. I meet the biology teacher's expectations such as completing the warm-up and taking notes. I will continue doing well in this class by continuing to complete my work and participate more to verify things in her class that I may not understand. The Habit of Heart and Mind that I use in this class Care because I really like biology class and it intrigues me to want
Synoptic Biology Synoptic biology is the ability to select and apply general principles to unfamiliar situations/data. Modules 5 and 8 will have questions that test your understanding of modules 1,2,3 and 4. This is called the synoptic assessment. The synoptic element of modules 5 and 8 is worth more marks that the actual module content. This means you have to get to grips with the synoptic element in order to do well. This booklet is designed to help you to do so. How much of module
Biology of Mangroves One of the most unique and least understood environments found in nature is that of the mangrove. This ecosystem is found at the junction between land and sea. Author, Loren Eiseley (1971) wrote vividly about his encounter with a mangrove forest in the book The Night Country: A world like that is not really natural. Parts of it are neither land nor sea and so everything is moving from one element to anotherÖNothing stays put where it began because everything is constantly
After finishing Honors Biology with Mrs. Gupte sophomore year, I was not entirely convinced that a major or career in biology would be fitting for me. However, after my experiences in your class and Bio lab with Ms. Holm Anderson, I found a much greater interest in the field of biology and will consider it as a possible career or major pursuit. Over the summer, I hope to extend my interest in biology by being a part of a regenerative medicine program over the summer and numerous job shadowings, hopefully
For me, Biology is a subject that is fascinating. It is so complex, but its applications and ability to help people are huge. It has enabled me to develop my holistic perspective of the natural world and furthered my interest in it and its ecosystems. Studying Biology and Chemistry at A-level has helped me develop a critical, analytical mind-set. This has helped me understand and interpret complex scientific concepts and theories, while also allowing me to notice errors and improvements that could
of Biology and have been ever since. Since childhood, my growing curiosity and a penchant for science, especially biology prompted me to choose the course B.Tech Biotechnology in B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent University for my undergraduate degree. This was definitely the best decision I’ve made. In the last 3 years of my course, I have been a consistent performer and have worked immensely hard to secure a CGPA of 9.84. The modules I have taken include Microbiology, Molecular biology, Bioprocess
Synthetic biology is the genetic engineering of an organism in able to alter the characteristics, traits, and task that it is not naturally supposed to. The goal of synthetic biology is to create new life forms by inserting computer-generated DNA sequences into living cells, and then breeding them to produce offspring. Unlike biology and chemistry, which are meant to be understood, synthetic biology is used to change the way something works. "Whereas standard biology treats the structure and chemistry
When I think about it, my interest in Biology all started when my mother told me that she was expecting identical twins. At the time I only had a very basic understanding of reproduction and I remember being utterly baffled, thinking 'How can there possibly be two?' Being inquisitive, I began reading lots of multiple pregnancy books and gained a greater understanding of how the zygote must split in two in the very early stages of pregnancy. I am still very interested in this area, as what causes
Biology to me is far more than the study of life and living organisms. To me it is the intricate act of taking the fundamentals of life and using these elements to create extensive connections, generating clarification on theories regarding how all life is able to exist and adapt. I believe the subject of biology is so much more than the A-Level textbook I am currently studying, but a whole world of research and new innovative opportunities, with breakthroughs that can change people’s lives. It is
My strong interest in biology developed during my AS biology course. I particularly enjoyed learning about evolution and was intrigued by how a collection of seemingly insignificant mutations could accumulate over time to produce complex organisms from simple prokaryotes. This led me to read Richard Dawkins’ “The Selfish Gene” which provided me with a fascinating perspective on the theory of natural selection. Dawkins’ gene-centred take on evolution could possible explain the rapidly mutating strains
Biology today is used in various forms and ways, biology is all around us and in us. One of the areas in which biology is very helpful, is DNA forensics. DNA in forensic science is used to gather information and evidence for use in the court of law. DNA blood profile evidence can be collected through numerous ways like saliva, semen, blood, urine, feces, hair, teeth, bone, cells and tissue. DNA evidence can be collected from many items, examples are such as a mask, gloves, shoes, clothes, bedding
Science has taken huge steps to get to where it is today. Throughout the ages biology has developed from focusing on medicine and natural history, to great scientific advantages such as the theory of evolution, classifying living organisms and decoding every strand of DNA in the human body. Biology is the study of life, and all living organisms. The first known biologists were Hippocrates of Kas and Galen of Pergamum, who helped with the understanding of anatomy and physiology. Philosophy is
Biology and chemistry are my most favorite subjects since high school. Initially, it was because they offered me opportunity to work with exciting reactions and instruments. Once I gained more knowledge in the fields, however, I started to appreciate their values. This led me to start doing research in high school, and continuing into college, when I realized that I had found my true passion of working in laboratory. Besides research, the knowledge from taking several classes in biology and chemistry
Beauty, Biology, and Society What is beauty? How do human beings decide who is attractive and who is not? Society is full of messages telling us what is beautiful, but what are those definitions based on? Do we consciously decide whom we are attracted to, or is biology somehow involved? The issue of beauty and how we define it has been studied for centuries. Scholars from all fields of study have searched for the "formula" for beauty. Darwin in his book The Descent of Man wrote, "It is certainly
Course Description Welcome to Biology 101! This course is an introduction to basic concepts in biological sciences. The course will cover the chemistry of life, the cell and cellular functions, cell division and reproduction, Mendelian genetics, evolution, ecology and molecular biology. The course contains a lecture and a laboratory session. Students will have a chance to learn and apply the principles taught in the course. Course Objectives Biology is the science that allows us to understand
intense interest in Biology. I am interested in the knowledge and understanding of biological processes occurring at cellular level, and thinking about answers to the unknown, for example the biological importance of sleep. I am also fascinated by genetics because it amazes me, how a single gene mutation will cause the entire amino acid sequence to change, which will cause a widespread impact on the organism, and change how they interact with the environment. My interest in Biology has motivated me
definition, a population is a group of organisms of the same species living and interacting in a particular area (Pg. 451 Biology for a Changing World). On the other hand, an ecosystem is defined as the living and nonliving components of an environment, including the communities of organisms present and the physical and chemical environment with which they interact (Pg. 451 Biology for a Changing World). In all ecosystems, there tends to be a population cycle, meaning that there are repeating rises