GENBIO 1 branches 2 (a-z) Flashcards
(44 cards)
Anatomy
study of the structure of living things and their parts
Astrobiology
study of the living universe
Biotechnology
study of technology related to biology
Botany
scientific study of plants
Biochemistry
study of chemical processes within or related to living organisms
Biophysics
study of physical processes and phenomena in living organisms
Bionics
study of mechanical systems that work like living things or as part of a living organism
Bioinformatics
study of interpreting biological information through computer science
Cell Biology
study of cell structure and functions
Chemical Biology
study of the use of chemistry to solve biological problems
Computational Biology
study of using biological information to develop algorithms to comprehend biological systems
Conservation Biology
study of environmental conservation and biodiversity on the earth
Chronobiology
study of the effects of time on biological events as well as internal biological rhythms and clocks
Developmental Biology
study of the growth and development processes of plants and animals
Evolutionary Biology
study of evolutionary processes and diversification and adaptation of life over time
Ecology
study of how organisms and how interact with the environment around them
Environmental Biology
study of evolution, habitats, and adaptations of living organisms
Genetics
study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living beings
Geobiology
study of how physical, chemical, and biological processes influence each other in natural habitats
Gerontology
study of aging, its physical, mental, social, psychological, and cultural effects, etc.
Human Biology
study of the human species, their evolution, genetics, heredity, anatomy, and other aspects
Human Genetics
study of the human genome and transmission of genes from one generation to another
Immunology
study of the immune system in all organisms
Lichenology
study of lichens