Biology Form 4: Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology

1.1 The Study of Biology

1. Biology means study of life.

The importance of Biology

1. Understand various interactions around us.2. Understand how the human body functions.3. Finding cures for diseases.4. Saving endangered species.5. Management of problems related to the environment.6. Gene therapy is used to treat genetic diseases.7. Advances in fields of medicine, agriculture and industry.

The different fields of study in Biology

Careers related to Biology

1. Biotechnologists2. Environmental engineer3. Radiographers4. Occupational therapists5. Physiotherapists6. Nurses7. Opticians8. Doctors9. Biomedical scientist10. Botanist11. Marine biologist

1.2 The Scientific Investigation

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Biology Form 4: Chapter 1

Biological Report

1.Objective/Aim2. Problem statement3. Hypothesis4. Variables5. Materials & Apparatus6. Technique7. Procedure8.Results9. Discussion10. Conclusion

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