12 BRANCHES OF BIOLOGY – DEFINITIONS

a) the study of the cell as a complete unit, and the molecular and chemical interactions that occur within a living cell

b) the study of evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe

c) the attempt to create products inspired by biological systems or to modify and interact with the biological systems

d) the study of microscopic organisms (microorganisms) and their interactions with other living things

e) the study of fungi

f) the study of biology and biological functions at the molecular level, some cross over with biochemistry

g) the study of ocean ecosystems, plants, animals, and other living beings

h) the study of plants

i) the study of the origin and descent of species over time

j) is a field of biology that has practical applications in medicine, health care and laboratory diagnostics

k) the study of animals, including classification, physiology, development, evolution and behaviour

l) the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic environmental processes.