(0) Introduction
- Every day, we see living things. Some of these living organisms are plants, such as trees, grasses and flowers. Others are animals such as birds, insects, cheeps and goats. Living organisms are very different from non-living things such as rocks or your desk.
- Biology is a word that comes from two Greek words “bios” which means life, and “logos” which means study or knowledge. Biology is therefore the study of living things. Living things are also called organisms. People who study biology are called biologists.
- Biology is broadly divided into two main branches namely: Botany and Zoology. Botany is the study of plants while Zoology is the study of animals. However, today there are many other branches of Biology in which scientists have become specialized. Specialization has come about due to an increase in scientific knowledge.