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Life Science
Life Science (pronounced: /ˈlaɪf ˈsaɪəns/) is a branch of the natural sciences which involves the study of life and organisms such as microorganisms, plants, and animals including human beings.
Etymology
The term "Life Science" is derived from the Latin word "scientia" meaning knowledge and the English word "life".
Related Terms
- Biology: The natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
- Botany: The scientific study of plant life and development.
- Ecology: The branch of biology that studies the interactions among organisms and their environment.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.
- Physiology: The scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system.
- Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Life science
- Wikipedia's article - Life science
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