Branches of Biology

Physiology is the study of:

• Cells

• Internal structure of the body

• Functioning of the body

• External structure of the body

Organisms are placed in groups according to similarities in characteristics. Which branch of biology is involved in this?

How many MAIN branches of biology are there?

• 4

• 10

• 3

• More than 20

What is the purpose of cytology?

• The examination of cells from the body under a microscope

• Controlling body functions

• Studying structure of tissues

• Examining the outer structure of cells

Taxonomy = Study of classification of organisms

• True

• False

Scientists at Maasai Mara National Park were interested in finding out the population of lions is affected by several factors in the ecosystem. In what branch of biology do these scientists work in?

• Botany

• Zoology

• Ecology

• Embryology

Which of the following branches of biology does not deal with the study in micro-organisms only?

• Virology

• Bacteriology

• Parasitology

Which is not a branch of biology?

• Morphology

• Cytology

• Histology

• Classification

Sport physical therapists study different body parts such as joints and muscles in order to find out how they work together during physical activities. Under which branch(s) of biology is this?

• Physiology and Anatomy

• Cytology

• Physiology

• Biochemistry

A branch of biology that deals with the development of techniques for biological processes