Biological sciences
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences (pronunciation: /baɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈsaɪənsɪz/) is a broad field of study that encompasses all aspects of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.
Etymology
The term "Biological Sciences" is derived from the Greek words "bios" meaning life, and "logos" meaning study. It was first used in the late 18th century to describe the study of living organisms.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
- Ecology: The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
- Physiology: The study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system.
- Zoology: The study of animals and animal behavior.
- Botany: The study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biological sciences
- Wikipedia's article - Biological sciences
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