Bio means "life", a term of Greek origin used in words that have some relation to the living being. Several words use the prefix "bio", such as: biology, biodiversity, biomedicine, biotechnology, biography etc.
Biology
Biology is the science that studies living beings, from molecules, viruses and bacteria, to animals, relating them to their environment, structure, composition, evolution, among other factors.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of living nature, the quantity and variability of species of beings living, understood through the study of species, populations, ecosystems, communities, among others. Biodiversity varies according to, for example, region, climate or country. It constitutes an important area of study, especially with the risks of extinction of plant and animal species.
biomedicine
Biomedicine is the science that studies and researches all matters between biology and medicine, especially dedication to research on human diseases, aiming to determine causes, diagnoses, treatments, prevention etc. With a degree in Biomedicine, the professional can work in laboratories, hospitals, in experimental research, clinical analysis, etc.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology means using technology by employing knowledge of biological processes to solve problems and produce useful goods and services.
Biography
Biography is the written narration of a person's life story. When the author writes his own life story he produces an autobiography.