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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
biology
Adverb
biologically
Adjective
biological
Related
biologist
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: marine biology

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
biology
Adverb
biologically
Adjective
biological
Related
biologist

Common Collocations

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.

Common Phrases

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.

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: marine biology

Related Words

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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