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This chapter introduces biology as the study of life through the etymology of the word. It outlines the importance of biology in improving understanding of organism functions and diseases, as well as applications in environmental and food management. Key fields of biology research are identified, along with related careers in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture and industry. Characteristics of living organisms and the scientific method are also discussed at a high level.

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Chapter 1

This chapter introduces biology as the study of life through the etymology of the word. It outlines the importance of biology in improving understanding of organism functions and diseases, as well as applications in environmental and food management. Key fields of biology research are identified, along with related careers in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture and industry. Characteristics of living organisms and the scientific method are also discussed at a high level.

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology

Form4 Biology

The Study of Biology


Biology is the study of life or living organisms.
bios - life

logy - (original: logos) which means


study

Importance of Biology
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Improved understanding on functions of organisms.


Improved understanding on causes of disease.
Finding treatment for diseases.
Improved understanding on ecology.
Better management on environment problems.
Improved quality and production of food.

Fields of Biology Research


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Anatomy
Physiology
Cell biology
Molecular biology
Genetics
Microbiology
Bacteriology Entomology
Developmental biology
Ecology
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Form4 Biology

Zoology
Botany
Taxonomy
Histology

Career Related to Biology


Medicine
Biotechnology
Agriculture
Industry

Doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist,


veterinarian, physiotherapist
Biotechnologist, nutritionist, food
technologist
Estate manager, botanist, agricultural
officer
Research officer, scientist

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology

Form4 Biology

Characteristic of Living Organism


Metabolism:
Respiration:
Nutrition:
Locomotion:
Reproduction:
Growth:
Excretion:

Obtain energy for life and activities


Breakdown food to obtain energy for
growth, movement....
-Sources of energy and growth
-Repair damaged tissue
Moving from place to place (only for
animal)
Reproduce offspring
Increasing in size
Expelled waste from body

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology

Form4 Biology

Scientific Investigation
~Scientific Method~
Scientific method is a body of technique of acquiring
knowledge about the nature and its phenomena.
Basics Steps of Scientific Investigation

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Identifying problem
Making hypothesis
Planning the investigation
Identifying and Controlling Variable
Conducting the experiment
Collecting and recording data
Analysing and interpreting data
Making conclusion
Preparing the report

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology

Form4 Biology

The 2 main scientific skills


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Science process skill (Mental skill)


Manipulative skill (Hand skill)

The 6 Science Process Skill (OCCMIP)


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Observation
Communication
Classification

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Measurement
Inference
Prediction

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8. Examples of Manipulative Skill


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Handling apparatus and material correctly.


Handling specimen correctly
Clean apparatus correctly
Storing apparatus and reagents correctly
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Write a Report
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1. Objective
2. Problem statement
3. Hypothesis
4. Variables
5. Materials and apparatus
6. Technique
7. Procedure
8. Results

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17. Hypothesis
18. Hypothesis is a suggested explanation for a
specific phenomenon.

19. Inference
20. Inference is the act or process of deriving a
conclusion based on what one already knows.
21. Variable
22. Variable is a quantity whose value may change in
an experiment. It is the parameter that may
influence the outcome of an experiment or the data
been collected in the experiment.

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