BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260169614
Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Summary Introduction

To describe: The characteristics of the living system.

Introduction: Biology is significant for daily life as it gives people a better understanding of their bodies, potential threats in the environment and available resources. Biology also offers a deep understanding of all living and non-living organisms and their life. The term “bio” means life. Biology as a natural science puts together all the tools and information from general sciences such as physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences.

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