What are the main branches of biology?
Posted January 4, 2024
Answer
The main branches of biology include: zoology, microbiology, botany, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry.
- Microbiology is the study of living organisms which are not large enough to be seen with the naked eye. These microorganisms include bacteria, protists, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
- Zoology is the study of animals (in the wild and in captivity), and how they interact with their ecosystems.
- Botany is the study of plants including their structures, physiologies, and classifications.
- Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. It can be used for gene therapy and treating diseases.
- Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and their environments.
- Biochemistry is the study of the composition, chemical reactions, and structure of substances in living systems, as well as the changes they undergo during development.
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