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GENBIO 1 branches 2 (a-z) Flashcards

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Anatomy

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study of the structure of living things and their parts

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Astrobiology

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study of the living universe

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Biotechnology

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study of technology related to biology

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Botany

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scientific study of plants

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Biochemistry

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study of chemical processes within or related to living organisms

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Biophysics

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study of physical processes and phenomena in living organisms

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Bionics

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study of mechanical systems that work like living things or as part of a living organism

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Bioinformatics

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study of interpreting biological information through computer science

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Cell Biology

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study of cell structure and functions

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Chemical Biology

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study of the use of chemistry to solve biological problems

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Computational Biology

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study of using biological information to develop algorithms to comprehend biological systems

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Conservation Biology

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study of environmental conservation and biodiversity on the earth

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Chronobiology

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study of the effects of time on biological events as well as internal biological rhythms and clocks

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Developmental Biology

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study of the growth and development processes of plants and animals

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Evolutionary Biology

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study of evolutionary processes and diversification and adaptation of life over time

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Ecology

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study of how organisms and how interact with the environment around them

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Environmental Biology

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study of evolution, habitats, and adaptations of living organisms

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Genetics

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study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living beings

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Geobiology

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study of how physical, chemical, and biological processes influence each other in natural habitats

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Gerontology

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study of aging, its physical, mental, social, psychological, and cultural effects, etc.

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Human Biology

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study of the human species, their evolution, genetics, heredity, anatomy, and other aspects

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Human Genetics

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study of the human genome and transmission of genes from one generation to another

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Immunology

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study of the immune system in all organisms

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Lichenology

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study of lichens

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Marine Biology

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study of marine organisms and marine life

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Mycology

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study of fungi

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Microbiology

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study of microorganisms, i.e. minute life-forms

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Molecular Biology

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study of chemical structures and biological processes of molecules

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Neurobiology

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study of the nervous system and cell functions

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Nutrition Science

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study of food, its nutrients, and their effects on health and diseases

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Pathology

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study of disease or injury

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Physiology

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study of how the human body functions

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Paleobiology

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study of applied life sciences biology on the earth science paleontology

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Phycology

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study of algae

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Parasitology

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study of parasites, their hosts, and their relationships

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Plant Physiology

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study of plant function and behavior, in terms of their inner structures and functions

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Photobiology

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study of the good and bad impacts of light on living organisms

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Radiobiology

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study of ionizing radiation and its interactions with human beings

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Structural Biology

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study of the structure of biological molecules

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Soil Biology

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study of living organisms in the soil

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Systems Biology

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study of biological systems

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Taxonomy

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study of naming, classifying, arranging, and describing living organisms

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Virology

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study of viruses as well as virus diseases

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Zoology

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study of the plant kingdom

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