- Biology Notes for UPSC IAS Prelims (Part II)
- Biology - Home
- Biology - Classification of Organisms
- Biology - Cell Division
- Biology - Virus
- Biology - Bacteria
- Biology - Fungi
- Biology - The Roots
- Biology - The Plant Stem
- Biology - The Plant Leaf
- Biology - The Flowers
- Biology - The Fruit
- Biology - Plant Diseases
- Biology - The Blood
- Biology - Blood Group
- Biology - Human Brain
- Biology - Skeleton System
- Biology - Endocrine System
- Biology - Endocrine Diseases
- Biology - Carbohydrate
- Biology - Proteins
- Biology - Fats
- Biology - Vitamins
- Biology - Minerals
- Biology - Genetic Terminology
- Organisms & their Chromosome Counts
- Biology - Viral Diseases
- Biology - Bacterial Diseases
- Branches of Biology
- Inventions & Discoveries in Biology
- Nobel Prize in Biology
Biology - Branches of Biology
The following table illustrates the different branches of biology with their brief description −
| Branch | Studies |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Study of the internal structure of an organism |
| Aerobiology | Study of airborne microorganisms |
| Agronomy | Study of soil management and crop production |
| Agrostology | Study of grasses |
| Araneology | Study of spiders |
| Actinobiology | Study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms |
| Angiology | Study of the diseases of the circulatory system and of the lymphatic system |
| Bioinformatics | of collecting and analyzing complex biological data including genetic codes through computer technology |
| Biotechnology | Use of cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products, which ultimately help to improve human lives and the health of the planet. |
| Biochemistry | Study of chemical and physio-chemical processes and substances, which occur within the living organisms. |
| Batrachology | Study of amphibians including frogs and toads |
| Bioclimatology | Study of the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's atmosphere on time scales |
| Botany | Study of plants |
| Bryology | Study of mosses and liverworts |
| Cytology | Study of the structure and function of plant and animal cells. |
| Cryobiology | Study of biological material or systems at temperatures below normal |
| Chromatology | Study of colors |
| Cetology | Study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises |
| Chronobiology | Study of periodic (cyclic) phenomena in living organisms |
| Conchology | Study of mollusc shells |
| Chondrology | Study of the cartilage |
| Craniology | Study of the shape and size of the skulls of different human races |
| Cardiology | Study of the diseases and abnormalities of the heart |
| Dendrology | Study of trees |
| Dermatology | Study of skin |
| Desmology | Study of structures and anatomy of ligaments |
| Embryology | Study of the prenatal development of gametes (sex cells), fertilization, and development of embryos and fetuses. |
| Ecology | Study of interactions among organisms and their environment |
| Ethology | Study of animal behaviors |
| Entomology | Study of insects |
| Etiology | study of causation, or origination (largely of diseases) |
| Epigenetics | Study of the changes in a chromosome that affect gene activity and expression (specifically phenotype change and NOT genotype changes) |
| Ethnobotany | Study of a geographic region's plants and their possible uses through the traditional knowledge |
| Forestry | Study creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests |
| Gynaecology | Study of medical practice that deals with the health of the female reproductive systems |
| Gerontology | Study of the process of ageing and old age problems |
| Genetics | Study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity |
| Genecology | Study of genetic variation of species and communities in comparison to their population |
| Genetic engineering | Study of developing technique of direct manipulation of an organism's genome by using biotechnology |
| Horticulture | Study of practice of garden cultivation |
| Helminthology | Study of parasitic worms |
| Herpetology | Study of reptiles (including amphibians) |
| Hepatology | Study of liver |
| Haematology | Study of blood, its problems and treatments |
| Histology | Study of tissue |
| Ichthyology | Study of fishes |
| Ichnology | Study of traces of organismal behavior |
| Kalology | Study of beauty |
| Lepidopterology | Study of moths and the butterflies |
| Limnology | Study of inland waters (emphasizing of biological, physical, and chemical features) |
| Limnobiology | Study of animals and plants of fresh water |
| Molecular biology | Study of the structure and function of the macromolecules (such as proteins and nucleic acids) |
| Malacology | Study of the Mollusca |
| Mycology | Study of fungi |
| Nephrology | Study of kidney |
| Neurology | Study of nervous system |
| Ornithology | Study of birds |
| Ophthalmology | Study of eye |
| Osteology | Study of skeleton system |
| Palaeozoology | Study of animal fossils |
| Physiology | Study of normal functioning of living organisms |
| Pathology | Study of disease and a major field in modern medicine and diagnosis |
| Palaeobotany | Study of plant fossils |
| Phycology | Study of algae |
| Pomology | Study of fruits |
| Phrenology | Study of specific functions of brain |
| Sedimentology | Study of sand, silt, clay, etc. |
| Serpentology | Study of snakes |
| Saurology | Study of lizards |
| Sitology | Study of food, diet, and nutrition |
| Spelaeology | Study of caves |
| Taxonomy | Study of nomenclature (classification) of animals |
| Trophology | Study of nutrition (for healthy health) |
| Traumatology | Study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents (or violence) |
| Zoogeography | Study of distribution of animals |
| Zymology | Study of the biochemical process of fermentation and its practical uses |
| Zootechny | Study of domestication of animals (includes breeding, genetics, nutrition, and housing) |
| Zoonosology | Study of animal diseases' |
| Zoology | Study of animals |
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