Lesson 2: Branches of Biology

Question 1

Traditionally, what are the three main divisions of biological science?

Answer 1

Zoology, Botany, and Microbiology

Question 2

What are the four scopes of the branches of biology?

Answer 2

Diversity and evolution of organisms
The structure of life
Physiology of organisms
Interaction of organisms

Question 3

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies processes and patterns of biological evolution

Answer 3

Evolutionary Biology

Question 4

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies all animals with “mammary glands” or breasts

Answer 4

Mammalogy

Question 5

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies all species of birds

Answer 5

Ornithology

Question 6

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies amphibians and reptiles

Answer 6

Herpetology

Question 7

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies remains or remnants of organisms in the past

Answer 7

Paleontology

Question 8

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies identification, naming, and classification of organisms

Answer 8

Taxonomy

Question 9

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies evolutionary relations among group of organisms

Answer 9

Phylogenetics

Question 10

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies the diversity of organisms and their origins or evolution

Answer 10

Systematics

Question 11

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies all plant species

Answer 11

Botany

Question 12

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies all animal species

Answer 12

Zoology

Question 13

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eyes (microorganisms)

Answer 13

Microbiology

Question 14

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies parasites and their hosts

Answer 14

Parasitology

Question 15

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies all species of algae

Answer 15

Phycology

Question 16

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies bacteria

Answer 16

Bacteriology

Question 17

A. Diversity and Evolution

Studies fungal species

Answer 17

Mycology

Question 18

B. Structure of Life

Studies structure and functions of macromolecules and how they interact with one another to maintain the functions of life

Answer 18

Molecular Biology

Question 19

B. Structure of Life

Studies cell structures, functions, and behaviors

Answer 19

Cell Biology/Cytology

Question 20

B. Structure of Life

Studies heredity and variation of organisms

Answer 20

Genetics

Question 21

B. Structure of Life

Studies the processes involved as an organism grows and develops

Answer 21

Developmental Biology

Question 22

C. Physiology of Organisms

Studies functions of parts and structures of organisms

Answer 22

Physiology

Question 23

C. Physiology of Organisms

Studies parts or structures, their position, and location in the body of organisms

Answer 23

Anatomy

Question 24

C. Physiology of Organisms

Studies the biology of the nervous system

Answer 24

Neurobiology

Question 25

C. Physiology of Organisms Studies the structures and functions of the immune system

Answer 25

Immunology

Question 26

C. Physiology of Organisms Studies causes and effects of diseases and injuries.

Answer 26

Pathology

Question 27

D. Interaction of Organisms Studies interactions among organisms and with their environment

Answer 27

Ecology

Question 28

D. Interactions of Organisms Studies animal behaviors in their natural environment

Answer 28

Ethology