Introduction to biology questions | form one Biology

State the factors for studying biology

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The following are the factors for studying biology

-Biology helps us to know about ourselves and our surroundings

-The knowledge of biology helps in identifying and control of diseases

-Application of biological knowledge in agriculture helps in yielding high quality agricultural products.

-The knowledge of biology helps us mantain a healthy and happy life.

A microscope is an instrument that is used in scientific studies to magnify very small specimens

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UNSOLVED

Explain the functions of the following parts of the compound microscope

• Stage
• Eyepiece

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.The functions of a stage and an eyepiece in a compound microscope,

• Stage : Is used to place the slides and specimen for observation.
• Eyepiece : Is used by the viewer to see the specimen.

Discuss how biology is related to the following science fields

• Agriculture
• Medicine
• Veterinary
• Nutrition
• Pharmacy

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This is how biology relates to other fields;

In agriculture:

1. biology is applied in production of better seeds
2. Identification,treatment and control of diseases in plants
3. Preservation and storage of crops

In Medicine

1. biology is applied in identification of organisms that causes diseases in animals
2. is applied in preparing medicines to treat different diseases
3. is applied in operations 
4. birth control

.The part of micro-scope on which the object to observe is placed is known as,

• Mirror
• Eyepiece
• Stage
• Adjustment

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C[Stage ]