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Biology and Its Branches – Quick Revision Notes Easy-to-understand notes covering the important branches of biology with brief definitions and examples. Ideal for students preparing for Biology exams

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INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY:
●​ Greek word meaning ‘’study of life.’’
●​ The characteristics of living things are: Movement, Respiration,
Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, and Nutrition.
●​ MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: Study the structure of organisms, their
cells, and organelles at the molecular level (deepest detail); DNA,
Protein, lipids component of cell membranes.
●​ ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY: Tells how humans affect the
environment and how it affects us; pollution, global warming
●​ ECOLOGY (study of environment): Natural behaviour and
interaction of living things with the environment and each other; food
chain.
●​ MICROBIOLOGY: Study of microorganisms; Bacteria, Fungi,
Protists.
●​ PALEONTOLOGY: The study of ancient life by using fossil fuels.
●​ HISTOLOGY: The study of tissues.
●​ MORPHOLOGY: Overall structure (shape) of an organism (internal +
external)
●​ PHYSIOLOGY: Study of processes inside the body; blood
circulation, breathing.
●​ ANATOMY: Internal structure.
●​ ZOOGEOGRAPHY: Study of the distribution of animals in nature.
●​ EVOLUTION: Study of gradual change in organisms over
generations.
●​ EMBYROLOGY: Study of the development of organisms
●​ GENETICS: Inheritance
●​ BIOTECHNOLOGY: It deals with the use of living organisms,
systems, or processes in the manufacturing and service industry, such
as the manufacturing of vaccines.

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