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Introducing Biology

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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Growth and History of Biology

  • Biology began with primitive humans studying plants and animals for survival
  • Cave drawings from prehistoric periods show early interest in living organisms
  • Greeks were pioneers of organized biological study
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Founding Fathers of Biology

  • Aristotle (384-322 BC) - Father of Biology, first detailed animal study
  • Theophrastus (370-285 BC) - Father of Botany, studied plants
  • Hippocrates (460-377 BC) - Father of Medicine, rationalized healing science
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Branches of Biology - Major Organism Types

  • Botany - study of plants
  • Zoology - study of animals
  • Human Biology - study of humans and their relationship with other organisms
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Branches by Special Organism Groups

  • Bacteriology - study of bacteria
  • Virology - study of viruses
  • Mycology - study of fungi

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Biology is the study of livingBiology began with primitive humans studyingBiology is divided intoBiology has practical applications in agricultureBiology helps

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