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                                     Divisions and Branches of Biology

                                                             

                                                 chapter 1 | Introduction to biology

1. Zoology

   The study of animals, including their classification, structure, and behavior. 

   Examples: Entomology (study of insects), Ichthyology (study of fish)

 

2. Botany

   The study of plants, including their anatomy, physiology, and ecological roles. 

   Examples: Phycology (study of algae), Bryology (study of mosses)

 

3. Microbiology

   The study of microorganisms, which are often invisible to the naked eye. 

   Examples: Bacteriology (study of bacteria), Virology (study of viruses)

 

4. Genetics

   The study of heredity and variation in living organisms.

5. Ecology

   The investigation of the connections between life and the natural world.

   Examples: Conservation biology, Environmental biology

 

6. Biotechnology 

   The application of biological systems or organisms to develop products or technologies for human use. 

   Examples: Genetic engineering, medical biotechnology

 

7. Molecular Biology 

   The study of biological molecules, such as DNA, RNA, and proteins, and how they regulate the functions of living organisms.

 

8. Physiology

   The study of the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs. 

   Examples: Human physiology, Plant physiology

 

9. Anatomy

   The exploration of the building blocks of life.

   Examples: Human anatomy, Comparative anatomy