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What is Biology? Biology is the study of life.
We study biology to learn about the world around us. Life is made up of nonliving particles, so we study them. Unit 1: The Science of Biology
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Why Study Biology? To learn about the living world around us.
To learn how we affect the living world around us. To learn how the living world around us affects us. To have a better understanding of our “place” in this world. Unit 1: The Science of Biology
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Why Study Biology? Were it not for the scientific study of biology, there would be none of the following: Advancements in medicine Advancements in agriculture Advancements in technology Advancements in our basic understanding of the world around us Can you think of examples of each? Unit 1: The Science of Biology
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What Does Biology Encompass?
When we study biology, we are not only studying living things. We learn how a lab operates. We learn how to use the scientific method. We learn how to properly collect and analyze data. We learn how to apply new knowledge to new or existing problems. We expand our understanding of things (both living and nonliving) around us. Unit 1: The Science of Biology
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What is Life? The biosphere includes all living things and all the places they are found. Unit 1: The Science of Biology
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