What Is Biology?

mixture of biology conceptsBiology is the study of life. The word biology comes from the Greek word “bios” which means “life” and the English suffix “-ology” which means “study of”. In this topic, you will learn about some of the areas in the field of biology, as well as the characteristics that of the living organisms that biologists study.

Essential Questions

  • What is biology?
  • What defines an organism as living?