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Biology
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The scientific study of life and living things
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Greek Etymology
Bio = Life Logos = Words |
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Anatomy
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The scientific study of structure and organization of living things
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Greek Etymology
Anatemnein = To cut up, to cut open |
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Biochemistry
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The scientific study of elements, compounds, and chemical reactions controlled by enzymes that take place in living things
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Biotechnology
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The scientific study of technology and its application in biology
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Biophysics
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The scientific study of the natural world as it relates to living things
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Greek Etymology
Bio = Life Physikos = Natural |
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Botany
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The scientific study of plants
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Cytology
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The scientific study of cells
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Greek Etymology
Kytos = Container Logos = Words |
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Developmental Biology
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The scientific study of the growth and development of living things
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Ecology
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The scientific study of the distribution of living things and their interaction with each other and their environment
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Greek Etymology
Oikos = Household Logos = Words |
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Evolutionary Biology
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The scientific study of the origin, descent, and change of living things over time.
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Genetics
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The scientific study of genes, heredity, and variation of living things
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Greek Etymology
Gennos = To give birth |
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Microbiology
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The scientific study of living things at the microscopic level
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Molecular Biology
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The scientific study of macromolecules essential to life
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Mycology
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The scientific study of fungi
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Greek Etymology
Mykes = Fungus Logos = Words |
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Neurobiology
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The scientific study of the nervous system
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Paleontology
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The scientific study of life's developing history based on the fossil record
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Parasitology
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The scientific study of parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them.
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Physiology
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The scientific study of mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living things
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Taxononomy
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The scientific classification of living things
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Toxicology
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The scientific study of adverse effects of chemicals on living things
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Zoology
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The scientific study of animals
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Greek Etymology
Zoon = Animals Logos = Words |
