WHAT IS BIOLOGY???????
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Bio means life and logy means study. Hence, the study of life is known as Biology. It was first coined by Lamarck and Treviranus. It further consists of two branches i.e. Botany (Theophrastus is known as the father of Botany) and Zoology (Aristotle is known as the father of Zoology).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Some important terms of biology:
• Anatomy: Study of internal structure of organism.
• Cytology: Study of cells.
• Dermatology: Study of skin.
• Apiculture: Rearing of bee (honey bee) for honey.
• Bacteriology: Study of bacteria.
• Cardiology: Study of heart.
• Entomology: Study of insects.
• Microbiology: Study of microorganisms.
• Neurology: Study of nervous system.
• Osteology: Study of bones.
• Pisciculture: Rearing of fishes.
Two kingdom classification was given by Linnaeus whereas five kingdom classification was given by R.H. Whittaker.
What is Chemistry?
→ Chemistry deals with the composition of matter and physical & chemical characteristics. Lavoisier is known as the father of modern chemistry.
What is Physics?
→ Physics means natural things. It deals with matter and energy relationship them and provide us mathematical formulas. Galileo Galilei is known as the father of modern physics.