B2 verb Neutral

biology

/baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

The scientific study of living organisms and their vital processes, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution. It also refers to the biological processes or characteristics of a particular organism or group.

Beispiele

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1

I need to finish my biology lab report by tomorrow morning.

I need to finish my biology lab report by tomorrow morning.

2

Advances in molecular biology have revolutionized the field of medicine.

Advances in molecular biology have revolutionized the field of medicine.

3

I don't really get the biology of how plants breathe.

I don't really get the biology of how plants breathe.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
biology
Adverb
biologically
Adjektiv
biological
Verwandt
biologist
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Merkhilfe

Remember 'Bio' means 'life' (like biography - a life story) and 'logy' means 'the study of'.

Schnelles Quiz

Sarah decided to specialize in ______ because she wanted to study deep-sea creatures.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: marine biology

Beispiele

1

I need to finish my biology lab report by tomorrow morning.

everyday

I need to finish my biology lab report by tomorrow morning.

2

Advances in molecular biology have revolutionized the field of medicine.

formal

Advances in molecular biology have revolutionized the field of medicine.

3

I don't really get the biology of how plants breathe.

informal

I don't really get the biology of how plants breathe.

4

The curriculum focuses on evolutionary biology and genetic inheritance.

academic

The curriculum focuses on evolutionary biology and genetic inheritance.

5

The company is investing heavily in synthetic biology to develop new biofuels.

business

The company is investing heavily in synthetic biology to develop new biofuels.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
biology
Adverb
biologically
Adjektiv
biological
Verwandt
biologist

Häufige Kollokationen

marine biology The study of organisms in the ocean.
molecular biology The study of biology at the molecular level.
human biology The study of the human body and its functions.
evolutionary biology The study of the origins and changes in life forms.
cell biology The study of the structural and functional units of life.

Häufige Phrasen

the biology of the situation

The underlying physical or organic factors of a circumstance.

field of biology

The professional or academic area focused on life sciences.

basic biology

The fundamental principles of living organisms.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

biology vs geology

Geology is the study of the Earth and rocks, while biology is the study of living things.

biology vs ecology

Ecology is a specific branch of biology focusing on how organisms interact with their environment.

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Nutzungshinweise

Biology is an uncountable noun when referring to the science as a whole. It can also refer to the physical nature of a person or animal, such as 'the biology of a spider'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the word 'biology' when they should use the adjective 'biological' (e.g., saying 'biology father' instead of 'biological father').

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Merkhilfe

Remember 'Bio' means 'life' (like biography - a life story) and 'logy' means 'the study of'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek words 'bios' (life) and 'logia' (study of).

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Singular verb agreement Often used as a modifier in compound nouns (e.g., biology teacher)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western education systems, biology is one of the three core sciences taught in secondary school alongside chemistry and physics.

Schnelles Quiz

Sarah decided to specialize in ______ because she wanted to study deep-sea creatures.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: marine biology

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to

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and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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