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introduction to
biology
•Bio = life
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•Logy = the study
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•The study of living
organism
The word biology, which means "the science of life and living organisms," is

derived from the Greek words "bios," which means "life," and "logos," which

means "study." An organism is a living being made up of one cell, like bacteria, or

many cells, like those found in animals, plants, and fungi.

The study of molecular mechanisms in cells, classification and behavior of

organisms, the evolution of species, and interactions between ecosystems are all

topics covered by biological science.