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Chapter 1: Q.23 (page 28)

Using examples, explain how biology can be studied from a microscopic approach to a global approach.

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A biologist can study a cell of a certain living organism. As it becomes global, a biologist can even study a whole biosphere and everything that revolves around it.

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Step1.Introduction  

Biology is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes. Biology encompasses diverse fields, including botany, conservation, ecology, evolution, genetics, marine biology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, and zoology.

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Step2. Explanation   

  • Biology is said to be the study of life. Therefore, any living organisms are included. From the smallest part of a living organism to a large part with also the interaction and relationship of a living organism to its environment. Because of the wide connections of biology, it could be studied from the smallest level to the largest level.
  • A biologist can study a cell of a certain living organism. As it becomes global, a biologist can even study a whole biosphere and everything that revolves around it. This is the reason why biology has so many branches in which different studies could be made for living organism.

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