Transcript Branches of Biology

Branches of Biology
Agronomy
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The study of crops and the soils in which
they grow.
Anatomy
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The study of the structure of living things.
Anthropology
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The study of humanity
Bacteriology
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Study of bacteria.
Biochemistry
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The study of the chemical processes that
occur within cells.
Biogeography
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The study of the distribution of species
around the world and the causes of this
distribution.
Botany
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The study of plants
Cytology
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The study of cells
Ecology
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The study of how organisms interact with
each other and with the environment.
Entomology
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The study of insects
Embryology
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The study of how embryos develop.
Ethology
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The study of animal behavior.
Exobiology
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The study/search for life outside our
planet.
Genetics
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The study of heredity (how traits are
passed from parent to offspring)
Herpetology
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The study of reptiles & amphibians.
Horticulture
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The study of growing garden plants.
Ichthyology
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The study of fish
Microbiology
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The study of organisms too small to be
seen with the unaided eye.
Oceanography
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The study of oceans and seas.
Paleontology
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The study of prehistoric life.
Physiology
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The study of the mechanical, physical, and
biochemical functions of living organisms.
Taxonomy
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The study of how organisms are classified
into groups.
Virology
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The study of viruses.
Zoology
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The study of animals.