Biología (en. Biology)

/bjo.lo.xi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The study of living beings and vital processes.

Biology is fundamental to understanding nature.

La biología es fundamental para comprender la naturaleza.

Scientific discipline that encompasses various branches such as zoology and botany.

Molecular biology is an important branch of this science.

La biología molecular es una rama importante de esta ciencia.

Science that investigates the structure, function, and development of organisms.

In biology, the characteristics of each species are analyzed.

En biología, se analizan las características de cada especie.

From the Greek 'bios' meaning life and 'logy' meaning study.

cell biology

Study of cells and their functions.

biología celular

evolutionary biology

Branch that studies the evolution of species.

biología evolutiva

marine biology

Study of the organisms that inhabit the sea.

biología marina

ecology

Study of the relationships between living beings and their environment.

ecología

genetics

Science that studies inheritance and variation in organisms.

genética

microbiology

Study of microorganisms.

microbiología

Referring informally to a biology course.

Today I have biology, and I'm not ready for the exam.

Hoy tengo biología, y no estoy listo para el examen.

Using biological terms in everyday conversations.

We were talking about biology while doing homework.

Estuvimos hablando de biología mientras hacíamos la tarea.