Question

what is biology? define its main branches?​

Answer 1

The science which deals with the study of living objects and their life processes is called biology (Greek words, bios – life, logos – study). ... There are three major branches of biology – botany, zoology and microbiology. Botany is the branch of biology which deals with the study of different aspects of plants.

Answer 2

Answer:

The science which deals with the study of living objects and their life processes is called biology (Greek words, bios – life, logos – study). It covers all aspect of the study of living creatures like occurrence, classification, ecology, economic importance, external form, organization, internal structure, nutrition, health and other body functions, reproduction, life history, inheritance and origin. Being broad – based and multi- disciplinary, the term biology is often replaced by the term life sciences or biological sciences. Aristotle is known as the ‘Father of biology’. The term biology was coined by Lamarck.

There are three major branches of biology – botany, zoology and microbiology.

Botany is the branch of biology which deals with the study of different aspects of plants. Theophrastus is known as the father of Botany.

Zoology is the branch of biology connected with the study of different aspects of animals. Aristotle is known as the father of Zoology.

Microbiology is the branch of biology dealing with the study of different aspects of microorganism. Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of Microbiology.

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