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Branches of Branches of BiologyBiology

The Molecular LevelThe Molecular LevelStudy the molecular

units of life.

The Molecular LevelThe Molecular LevelStudy the molecular

units of life.– Investigate the

workings of DNA.

The Molecular LevelThe Molecular LevelStudy the molecular

units of life.– Investigate the structure

of DNA.– Study basic organic

molecules (protein, fat, carbohydrate…)

The Molecular LevelThe Molecular Level Study the molecular

units of life.

– Investigate DNA.– Study basic organic

molecules (protein, fat, carbohydrate…)

Example: studies the drugs on DNA.

The Cellular LevelThe Cellular Level Studies cells.

The Cellular LevelThe Cellular Level Studies cells.

– Studies how cells divide

The Cellular LevelThe Cellular Level Studies cells.

– how cells divide– structure and function

of a cell

The Cellular LevelThe Cellular LevelStudies cells.

– Studies how cells divide

– Studies the structure and function of a cell

Example:what happens to

cancer cells exposed to tobacco.

The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular Level Studies Multicellular

Organisms.

Zoologists set up bat traps

The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular Level Studies Multicellular

Organisms.– Animal behavior

Zoologists set up bat traps

The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular Level Studies Multicellular

Organisms.– Animal Anatomy– Plant Physiology.

Zoologists set up bat traps

The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular LevelStudies

Multicellular Organisms.– Animal behavior– Plant and animal

structure and function.

Example:How do roses

reproduce.Zoologists set up bat traps

The Population LevelThe Population Level Studies groups of

organisms.

Zoologists set up bat traps

The Population LevelThe Population Level Studies groups of

organisms.– How does a population

interact with the environment.

Zoologists set up bat traps

The Population LevelThe Population Level Studies groups of

organisms.– How does a population

interact with the environment.

– What is the effect of humans on nearby life.

Zoologists set up bat traps

The Population LevelThe Population Level Studies groups of

organisms.– How does a population

interact – What is the effect of humans

on nearby life.

Example:How does bees communicate?

Zoologists set up bat traps

The Global LevelThe Global Level Study organisms and

the environment on a global scale.

The Global LevelThe Global LevelStudy organisms and

the environment on a global scale.Example:How does global

warming effect the number of species worldwide?

The Global LevelThe Global Level

Name That Level of Name That Level of Biology!!Biology!!

Studies a pride of lions over Studies a pride of lions over mating seasonmating season

Studies a pride of lions over Studies a pride of lions over mating seasonmating season

Population Level

Which chemical works best Which chemical works best to block the hormones.to block the hormones.

Which chemical works best Which chemical works best to block hormones.to block hormones.

Molecular Level

Which chemical works best Which chemical works best to block hormones.to block hormones.

Molecular Level

How does a cell remove How does a cell remove respiratory wastesrespiratory wastes

How does a cell remove How does a cell remove respiratory wastesrespiratory wastes

Cellular Level

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Branches of Biology