1. What does biology study, and what do the Greek roots of the term mean?
2. Which milestone is correctly matched with its historical contribution?
3. Which combination best characterizes a living thing?
What does the term 'Biology' mean and where does it come from?
Biology means the study of life, from Greek bios (life) and logos (thought).
Which historical figure wrote History of Animals in 343 BC?
Aristotle wrote History of Animals in 343 BC.
Who first used the term 'biology' and in which year?
Linnaeus first used the term biology in 1736.
What major biological theory did Darwin publish in 1859?
Darwin published the theory of natural selection in 1859.
Who discovered dioxygen and respiration in 1774?
Priestley discovered dioxygen and respiration in 1774.
What concept did Bernard introduce in 1865?
Bernard introduced the concept of homeostasis in 1865.
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