Branches Of Biology Flashcards

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Is the study of plants

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Botany

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Is the study of animals.

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Zoology

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3
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Is the study of internal structures of living things

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Anatomy

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4
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Is the use of chemistry in the study of living things

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Biochemistry

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Is the use of earth sciences, such as geography in the study of living things.

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Biological Earth Science

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Is the use of Biology in psychological studies.

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Biological Psychology

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7
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Is the use of mathematics in the study of living things.

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Biomathematics

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Is the use of physics in the study of living things.

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Biophysics

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9
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Is the study of the relationship of living things to each other and to their environment.

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Ecology

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Is the study of diseases, generally in animals.

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Pathology

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11
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Is the study of diseases in plants.

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Phytopathology

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12
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Is the study of normal functions of living things.

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Physiology

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13
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Is the classification and naming of living things.

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Taxonomy

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14
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Is the science of heredity and the lifelong development of living things.

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Genetics

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Is the study of the formation and development of living things from fertilization to birth as independent organisms.

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Embryology

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Is the study of the actions of chemicals on and in living things.

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Pharmacology

17
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Is the study of hormones and their actions.

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Endocrinology

18
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Is the study of cells.

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Cytology

19
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Is the study of tissues.

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Histology

20
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Is the study of one celled organism.

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Protozoology

21
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Is the study of mammals.

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Mammalogy

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Is the study of birds.

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Ornithology

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Is the study of reptiles and amphibians.

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Herpetology

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Is the study of fishes.

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Ichthyology

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Is the study of insects.

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Entomology

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Is the study of worms.

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Helminthology

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Is the study of microorganisms.

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Microbiology

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Is the study of fungi.

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Mycology

29
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Is the study of algae.

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Phycology

30
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Is the study of fungi.

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Mycology

31
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Is the study of lichens.

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Lichenology

32
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Is the study of fossils.

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Paleontology

33
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Is the study of geographical distribution of living things.

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Biogeography

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Is the study of the land and it’s plants.

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Phytogeography

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Is the study of the land and its animals.

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Zoogeography