Biological interactions: the effects that the organisms in a community have on one another
Chemico-biological Interactions was created in 1969.
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The study of how biological compounds interact is called "biochemistry." This field focuses on the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms, including the interactions between proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Biochemists investigate how these interactions influence cellular functions and contribute to overall biological systems.
Biological anthropology is a subfield of anthropology that focuses on the biological aspects of humans and their ancestors, including evolution, genetics, primatology, and physical characteristics. It aims to understand the biological and genetic variation in human populations, as well as our evolutionary history and interactions with the environment.
Biological influences on organisms within an ecosystem include competition for resources, predator-prey interactions, disease transmission, and symbiotic relationships. These interactions play a crucial role in shaping the population dynamics and overall balance of the ecosystem.
A biological fuel cell is another term for a microbial fuel cell, a bio-electrochemical system which drives a current by mimicking bacterial interactions found in nature.
Karen Dawn Thomas has written: 'Biological interactions with synthetic polymers'
Biology, zoology, botany, ecology, genetics, and microbiology are some examples of sciences that are considered biological. These fields study living organisms, their interactions with each other and their environment, and their fundamental biological processes.
The interactions between levels of biological communities involve energy transfer and nutrient cycling. Producers (such as plants) convert sunlight into energy, which is then consumed by primary consumers (such as herbivores) and passed on to higher trophic levels (such as carnivores). Decomposers break down organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the environment, completing the cycle.
Jean Piaget's biological model of intellectual development posits that children progress through four stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. He believed that these stages are universal and marked by distinct cognitive abilities, influenced by both biological maturation and interactions with the environment. Piaget emphasized the importance of an individual's active participation in constructing knowledge through experiences and interactions.
Bio-activity refers to the ability of a substance or compound to have a specific biological effect, such as influencing a biological process, targeting a specific biological target, or causing a biological response. This term is commonly used in the fields of biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicine to describe the interactions of molecules with living systems.
Biological communities are shaped by interactions between species and their environment, leading to the development of unique ecological niches and species compositions. Factors such as competition, predation, abiotic conditions, and evolutionary history influence the structure and functioning of biological communities over time. These interactions can result in a diverse array of species coexisting within a community, each playing specific roles in the ecosystem.