click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Introduction-Biology
Ch.#1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biology | The scientific study of life |
| Zoology | A major division of biology which deals with the study of animals |
| Botany | A major division of biology which deals with the study of plants |
| Microbiology | A major division of biology which deals with the study if microorganisms |
| Morphology | The study of the forms and structures of living organisms |
| Anatomy | The study of the internal structures of living organisms |
| Histology | The microscopic study of tissues |
| Cell Biology | The study of the structures and functions of cells and cell organelles |
| Physiology | The study of the functions of living organisms |
| Genetics | The study of the development of an embryo into an individual |