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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
biology
Adverbio
biologically
Adjetivo
biological
Relacionado
biologist
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: marine biology

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
biology
Adverbio
biologically
Adjetivo
biological
Relacionado
biologist

Colocaciones comunes

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.

Frases Comunes

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.

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: marine biology

Palabras relacionadas

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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