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Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, encompassing their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. A key concept in biology is cell theory, which states that all living things are composed of cells, the basic unit of life. The field includes various branches such as botany, zoology, and genetics, and plays a crucial role in health and medicine, aiding in disease diagnosis and treatment development.

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Biology

Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, encompassing their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. A key concept in biology is cell theory, which states that all living things are composed of cells, the basic unit of life. The field includes various branches such as botany, zoology, and genetics, and plays a crucial role in health and medicine, aiding in disease diagnosis and treatment development.

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Biology is the branch of science that studies life and living

organisms. It explores the structure, function, growth,


evolution, and distribution of all forms of life, from
microscopic bacteria to giant blue whales. Biology helps us
understand how living things interact with each other and
their environment. It also explains processes like respiration,
digestion, reproduction, and how organisms adapt to
changes in their surroundings.
One of the most important concepts in biology is the cell
theory. This theory states that all living things are made up
of cells, and the cell is the basic unit of life. Cells can be
simple like in bacteria (prokaryotes) or complex like in plants
and animals (eukaryotes). Cells carry out essential life
functions such as converting food into energy and copying
DNA before division.
Biology is divided into many branches, such as botany (study
of plants), zoology (study of animals), microbiology (study of
microorganisms), genetics (study of heredity and genes), and
ecology (study of how organisms relate to their environment).
Each branch focuses on a specific area of life, helping
scientists specialize and discover more detailed information.
The field of biology also plays a major role in health and
medicine. Understanding biology helps doctors diagnose
diseases, develop vaccines, and create treatments for
illnesses. Biotechnology, which is based on biological
principles, is used to produce medicines, improve crops, and
even solve environmental problems.

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