Question

Define the branch of biology mentioned in collage​

Answer 1

Answer:

BRANCHES OF BIOLOGY - DEFINITION

Biology can be divided in at least three different ways. They are as follows:

1. In terms of major kinds of organisms, biology can be branched as follows:

• Botany- The study of plants.
• Zoology- The study of animals.
• Human biology- The study of man and his relationship with other living organisms.

2. In terms of special group of organisms, biology can be branched as follows:

• Bacteriology- The study of bacteria.
• Virology- The study of viruses.
• Mycology- The study of fungi.
• Entomology- The study of insects.
• Ichthyology- The study of fishes.
• Herpetology- The study of lizards, snakes, etc.
• Ornithology- The study of birds.

3. In terms of approach on studying it, biology can be divided into branches as follows:

• Anatomy- The study of gross structure of an organism as seen in dissection.
• Morphology- The study of forms and structure of plants and animals.
• Histology- The study of minute structure of tiny bits of body.
• Cytology- The study of structure and function of animal and plant cells.
• Physiology- The study of functions and activities of organisms and their parts.
• Embryology- The study of formation and development of embryo of plants and animals.
• Taxonomy- The science of naming, grouping and classifying plants and animals.
• Ecology- The study of interaction among organism and their environment.
• Biogeography- The study of geographical distribution of plants and animals.
• Palaeontology- The study of prehistoric forms of life through fossils.
• Evolution- The study of origin and descent of organisms.
• Genetics- The study of transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.
• Parasitology- The study of parasites.
• Pathology- The study of diseases of plants and animals.
• Immunology- The study of immune system.
• Eugenics- The study that aims to improve the quality of human population.
• Biochemistry- The study of chemical processes within the body.