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Introduction To Biology

Divisions of biology

Biology

Biology has three major divisions:

  • Zoology: Zoology deals with the study of animals. The word Zoology is derived from the Greek language, “Zoon” meaning animals, and Logos meaning “study or knowledge”.

  • Botany: Botany deals with the study of plants. The word Botany is taken from the Greek language, “Butane” meaning plants, and Logos meaning “study or knowledge

  • Microbiology: This branch of Biology deals with the study of microscopic organisms such as Bacteria, viruses, etc, which can be seen only with the help of a microscope.