Definition
noun
Any of the branches of natural science dealing with living things, such as their structure, behavior, organization, life processes, as well as their interactions with each other and with the natural environment.
Supplement
It includes biology and other related disciplines.
Synonym: life science, bioscience.
Compare: physical science.
See also: natural science.
This lesson explores the impact of biosecurity threats, and why they need to be identified and managed. Examples to include are cases of the bacterium PSA causing disease on kiwifruits, myrtle rust, and biological control...
Developmental biology is a biological science that is primarily concerned with how a living thing grows and attains maturity. The tutorials included here focuses on human growth and development. Thus, one can expect to learn about human zygote developing and maturing into adulthood after these tutorials. Also included here are informative guides on dietary sources..
This tutorial presents the benefits and the possible adverse eventualities of genetic engineering. Know more about this topic in this tutorial to be able to articulate the advantages and disadvantages of artificially manipulating genes...
In plants, growth occurs in meristems, which are the site of repeated cell division of unspecialized cells. These cells differentiate and become specialized in relation to the function they will perform. Learn more about plant meristems in this tutorial...
Proteins and minerals can be derived from various dietary sources. They are essential for the proper growth and development. Know the importance of proteins and different minerals in this tutorial. ..
Autotrophs flourished, absorbing carbon and light. Soon after, primitive life forms that could assimilate oxygen thrived. Life continued to diversify resulting in the rise of different organisms competing with one another for survival. Learn more about these single-celled life forms blossoming the primitive Earth...
