Fields of Science Flashcards
Agronomy
The science of producing food.
Anatomy
The study of the human body.
Anthropology
The study of human history.
Bacteriology
The study of bacteria.
Biochemistry
The study of the chemical processes in living organisms.
Biology
The study of life.
Chemistry
The study of the composition, behavior, and reactions of different substances.
Cytology
The study of cells.
Ecology
The study of organisms and their relationships in and with the environment.
Embryology
The study of the development of an organism from fertilization to fetus.
Entomology
The study of insects.
Genetics
The study of heredity of organisms.
Herpetology
The study of reptiles.
Horticulture
The study of plant cultivation for human use.
Ichthyology
The study of fish.
Microbiology
The study of microscopic organisms. Usually bacteria.
Oceanography
The study of the oceans.
Paleontology
The study of prehistoric life.
Physiology
The study of how the body works.
Taxonomy
The study of the classification of organisms.
Virology
The study of viruses.
Zoology
The study of animals.
Botony
The study of plants.
