Biology
Biology
Biology (pronounced: /baɪˈɒlədʒi/) is a natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution. The term "biology" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life) and "logia" (study of).
Etymology
The word "biology" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (βίος), meaning 'life', and "logia" (λογία), meaning 'study of'. The term was first used in the late 18th century and popularized in the early 19th century.
Related Terms
- Cell (biology): The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Ecology: The branch of biology that studies the interactions among organisms and their environment.
- Evolution: The change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
- Physiology: The scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system.
- Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biology
- Wikipedia's article - Biology
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