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Introducing Biology

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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1. What is Biology?

  • Science is an organised body of knowledge supported by observation and experimentation, derived from the study of natural phenomena of the entire material universe.
  • Biology is the study or science of life.
  • The word Biology comes from Greek words: bios means life and logos means study.
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2. Growth of Biology

  • The study of Biology began with primitive humans who observed plants and animals for food and survival.
  • Drawings of animals and plants in caves show early interest in living things.
  • When humans began farming and living in settled communities, Biology grew further.
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3. Branches of Biology

  • Biology can be divided in three ways: by major kinds of organisms, by special groups of organisms, and by approach to study.
  • Botany is the study of plants.
  • Zoology is the study of animals.
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4. Applied Biology and Its Uses

  • Biology has many practical applications in daily life and different professions.
  • Agriculture uses Biology in raising crops and livestock.
  • Veterinary science deals with treatment and surgery of animals.

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Biology is the study or scienceBiology developed slowly at first throughAristotle studied animals in detailAncient India developed classifications of animalsThe invention of the microscope

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