Branches of Biology

1. Anatomy-The study of body parts and their location

2. Physiology-The study of functions of the body parts

3. Biochemistry-The study of chemical processes and transformations in living organisms

4. Biotechnology- the technological application that uses a biological system

5. Cell Biology- Also known as Cytology, the study of cells

6. Ecology- Also known as bioeconomics, study of the interaction between an organism and its
environment

7. Genetics-The study of genes and heredity

8. Gerontology- The study of aging

9. Histology- The study of tissues

10. Microbiology-The study of microorganisms

11. Mycology- the study of fungi

12. Parasitology-The study of parasites and their hosts

13. Phycology- Study of algae

14. Taxonomy- The practice and science of classification

15. Botany- The study of plants

16. Virology- The study of viruses

17. Zoology-Study of animals

18. Ethology- The study of animal behavior

19. Ichthyology- Study of fishes

20. Ornithology- Study of birds