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What is socio-biology?

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It is the study of social behavior of living organisms, i.e., interaction between themselves.

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What is biotechnology?

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The study about techniques for manipulation of genes to bring changes in structure and location of genes to achieve desirable characters.

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What is parasitology?

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It is the study of parasites.

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What is pharmacology?

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It is the study of action and effects of drugs.

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What is molecular biology?

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It is the study of organic molecules which constitute cells and their organelles.

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How is biology related to other sciences?

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Biology is a multidimensional subject and linked with other sciences, considered as an interdisciplinary science.

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What is biophysics?

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It is a branch of physics where laws and techniques of physics are applied to explain the processes of life.

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What are some examples of biophysics applications?

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Radioactive isotopes are used in radio-physics to trace translocation of materials within organisms; sound waves are used in ultrasound and laser technology.

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What is biomathematics/biometry?

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The branch of mathematics which collects data of living organisms and plays a very important role in research.

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What is biochemistry?

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It is a branch of biology that deals with the study of molecules forming living organisms or cells, requiring knowledge of biology and chemistry.

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What is biogeography?

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It deals with the distribution of different living organisms in various geographical regions, often restricted by environmental conditions.

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What is bio-economics?

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It deals with economically important organisms involved in production, calculating cost and profit value.

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What is socio-biology?

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It is the study of social behavior of living organisms, i.e., interaction between themselves.

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What is biotechnology?

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The study about techniques for manipulation of genes to bring changes in structure and location of genes to achieve desirable characters.

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What is parasitology?

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It is the study of parasites.

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What is pharmacology?

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It is the study of action and effects of drugs.

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What is molecular biology?

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It is the study of organic molecules which constitute cells and their organelles.

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How is biology related to other sciences?

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Biology is a multidimensional subject and linked with other sciences, considered as an interdisciplinary science.

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What is biophysics?

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It is a branch of physics where laws and techniques of physics are applied to explain the processes of life.

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What are some examples of biophysics applications?

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Radioactive isotopes are used in radio-physics to trace translocation of materials within organisms; sound waves are used in ultrasound and laser technology.

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What is biomathematics/biometry?

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The branch of mathematics which collects data of living organisms and plays a very important role in research.

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What is biochemistry?

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It is a branch of biology that deals with the study of molecules forming living organisms or cells, requiring knowledge of biology and chemistry.

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What is biogeography?

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It deals with the distribution of different living organisms in various geographical regions, often restricted by environmental conditions.

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What is bio-economics?

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It deals with economically important organisms involved in production, calculating cost and profit value.

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What are the main divisions of Biology?

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There are three major divisions of biology:
1. Botany: The study of plants.
2. Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria.

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What is Botany?

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Botany is derived from the Greek word ‘Butane’ meaning plants and ‘Logos’ meaning study or knowledge.

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What is Microbiology?

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Microbiology deals with the study of microscopic organisms which can be seen only with the help of a microscope.

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What are the branches of Biology?

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Modern biology has specialized branches due to advanced research in the 20th century.

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What is Zoology?

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Zoology is derived from the Greek word ‘Zoon’ meaning animals and ‘Logos’ meaning study of knowledge. It deals with the study of animals.

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What is Morphology?

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Morphology is the study of external form and structure of organisms.

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What is Anatomy?

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Anatomy is the study of internal parts of the body of living organisms.

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What is Physiology?

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Physiology is the study about functions of different parts of living organisms.

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What is Taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the study of the rules, principles, grouping, and naming of living organisms.

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What is Cell Biology?

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Cell Biology is the study of cells and their organelles.

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What is Histology?

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Histology is the study about the structure of tissues of plants and animals.

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What is Genetics?

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Genetics is the study of heredity, which is the transferring of characters from parents to offspring.

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What is Developmental Biology?

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Developmental Biology is the study of formation and development of embryos.

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What is Environmental Biology?

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Environmental Biology is the study of the relationship between living organisms and nonliving factors of the environment and their effects on each other.

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What is Paleontology?

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Paleontology is the study of remote past organic life, with the help of fossils.

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