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Introducing Biology

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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Card 1Basics of Science

What is science?

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Science is an organised body of knowledge supported by observation and experimentation, derived from the study of natural phenomena of the entire material universe.

Card 2Basics of Biology

What does biology study?

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Biology is the study of living beings, including all plants and animals, and humans. It is also called the study or science of life.

Card 3Basics of Biology

Why is biology sometimes called Life Science?

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Biology is sometimes called Life Science because it focuses on life and life processes in living organisms.

Card 4Basics of Biology

What does the word biology mean?

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The word biology means the study or science of life. In Greek, bios means life and logos means study.

Card 5History of Biology

Who is called the Father of Biology?

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Aristotle is called the Father of Biology because he was the first person to study animals in sufficient detail.

Card 6History of Biology

Who is called the Father of Botany?

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Theophrastus is called the Father of Botany because he mainly studied plants.

Card 7History of Biology

Who is called the Father of Medicine?

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Hippocrates is called the Father of Medicine because he rationalized the science of healing and treating the sick.

Card 8History of Biology

What was the role of ancient India in biology?

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Ancient India developed classifications of animals and plants. It also introduced rice cultivation and developed more than 1,000 varieties of rice.

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