BIOLOGY FROM 1

The word biology comes from two greek words namely; Bios and logos. Bios means life or the living and logos means knowledge or the study of.

par Claude Foumtum

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Chapter 1: Introduction to biology

Definition; Origin and meaning of biology Branches of biology How biologist work? Careers related to the study of biology Relationship between biology and other science subjects Importance of biology

Chapter 2: Characteristics of living things

CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS Difference between plants and animals

Chapter 3; Observation of living things

EQUIPMENTS USED FOR OBSERVATION FUNCTIONS OF THE VARIOUS PARTS OF MICROSCOPE

Chapter 4; The Cell

DEFINITION Types of cells Cell structure Functions of the parts of the cell Similarities and differences between plants and animal cells

Chapter 5: habitat of living organisms

Types of habitat Environmental factors affecting plants and animals

Chapter 6: the soil

What are the components of soil? What are the qualities of a good/fertile soil? Poor farming practices Causes of soil erosion What are the types of erosion and their causes? What are the effects of soil erosion? How can soil erosion be prevented?

Chapter 7: Hunting, fishing, harvesting and gardening

Hunting Why do people practice hunting? Poaching What are the effects of poaching? Why do people carry out fishing? Importance of gardening Types of gardening