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Complete List of All Branches of Biology for SSC & Banking Exams Complete List of All Branches of Biology for SSC & Banking Exams- GK Notes in PDF! One can get confused when it comes to knowing about Biology and its branches. Get the complete list of Branches of Biology in this article. Many questions are asked based on Biology Branches in SSC & Banking Exams. Score more marks in your exam and boost your exam preparation with this list. Keep reading on to know brief definition about each of the Branches in Biology. Branches of Biology - Introduction Biology comes from the Greek word "bios" meaning life and "logos" meaning study. Biology is the science that studies about various living organisms. A living organism could be a one-celled bacteria or a several-celled organism such as an animal or a plant. Biological science is classified into various branches, depending upon the organisms to be studied, and is a vast field. It is composed of many branches through which the scope of biology is broadened with the unifying concepts that govern all study and research which is consolidated into a single and coherent field. Complete List of Branches of Biology Here is the Complete List of Specific branches of Biology that is useful to understand the various phenomena’s related to life and important for examinations perspective also like SSC, UPSC, State Services, and NDA etc. 1 | P a g e Branches of Definition Biology Agrostology It is the scientific study of the grasses Agrology Soil science dealing especially with production of the crop Agronomy Science of soil management and production of the crop Allometry Study of the relationship of body size to shape, anatomy, physiology and finally behavior. Anthology Study of flowers Anatomy It is a branch of biology which deals with the study of internal structure of an organism as revealed by dissection. Aphidology Study of Aphids (Plant Lice) Archaeobiology Study of the biology of ancient times through archaeological materials. Anthropology The science of man and mankind including his physical and mental constitution, cultural development and social conditions of present and past is called anthropology. Agriology Study of customs of primitive man. 2 | P a g e Arthrology Study of joints. Aerobiology Study of flying organisms in relation with other flying objects Biocybernetics Application of Cybernetics to Biological Sciences. Bacteriology Study of bacteria. Biophysics Study of physical aspects of living systems. Biochemistry Study of chemicals constituting the body and chemical reactions. Biotechnology Utilization of living organisms in Industrial Processes Biogeography Study of the geographic distributions of living organisms. Cell Biology Study of structure, functions, reproduction, and life cycle of cells. Chronobiology Study of time-dependent phenomena in living organisms. Ctetology Study of acquired characters of organisms. Craniology Study of skulls Cryobiology Study of the effects of low temperatures on living organisms. Cytology Study of the detailed structure of cells. 3 | P a g e Cardiology Study of heart and its functioning. Dendrology Study of shrubs and trees. Ecology Study of relationships between organism and environment. Eidonomy Study of the external appearance of an organism. Endocrinology Study of ductless glands and their hormones Ethology Study of behavior of animals Ethno biology Study of the way plants and animals are treated or used by different human cultures. Evolution Study of origin of life, variation and formation of new species. Etiology Study of the causative agent of disease. Entomology Study of the life history of insects. Eugenics Study of science dealing with factors which improve successive generations of the human race Euthenics Science deals with the improvement of future of humanity by changing environment. Euphenics Treatment of defective in heredity through genetic engineering. 4 | P a g e Enzymology Study of enzymes Embryology Study of development of embryo and its growth and repair. Exobiology Study of the possibility of life in space. Esthesiology Scientific study of sensation. Floriculture Cultivation of flower yielding plants. Forensic Biology Application of Biology to law enforcement. Fermentation Process of incomplete oxidation that occur in microbes and other cells in absence of oxygen, leading to the formation of ethyl alcohol. Forestry Development and management of forest. Food technology Scientific processing, preservation, storage and transportation of food. Fishery Catching, breeding, rearing and marketing of fishes. Forensic science Application of science for identification of various facts of civilian. 5 | P a g e Genetics Study of heredity and variations. Growth Permanent increase in weight, volume and size of an organism. Genetic Engineering Manipulation of gene in order to improve the organism. Gerontology Study of the social, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging. Gynecology Study of the female reproductive organ. Gastroenterology Study of alimentary canal or stomach, intestine and their disease. Glycobiology Study of the structure, biosynthesis, and biology of saccharides (sugar chains or glycan’s) Haematology Study of blood and disease caused by it. Hepatology Study of Liver Hygiene Science taking care of health Helminthology Study of parasitic worms Hydroponics Study of growing plant without soil in water which contain nutrient Hypotonic In two solutions which have lower solute concentration is called hypotonic. 6 | P a g e Herpatology Study of reptiles Hydrobiology Science of life and life processes in water. Immunology Study of natural or acquired resistance to specific diseases. Ichthyology Study of fish and its culture Karyology Study of the nucleus Katology Study of Human Beauty Kinesiology Study of muscle movements Koniology Study of dust in relation to its effects on health. Limnology Study of Inland Lakes Lipidology Study of lipids Mastology Study of breasts Morphology Study of form and structure Myology Study of muscles Mycology Study of fungi 7 | P a g e Microbiology Study of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses Molecular Biology Study of chemicals living at the molecular level Metazoans All multicellular animals are called metazoans Mammalogy Study of mammals Malacology Study of mollusca and their shells. Medicine Study of treating disease by drug. Mammography Branch of science which deal test of breast cancer. Mechanobiology Study of interface of Biology and Engineering. Monoecious Plant which have both male and female flower. Neonatology Study of new born up to the age of 2 months Nephrology Study of Kidneys Neurology Study of neurons and nerve rings. Nutrients Chemical substance taken as food which are necessary for various function, growth and heath of living. Nosology Classification of diseases 8 | P a g e Osteology Study of skeletal system Osmosis Movement of water molecule across the semipermeable membrane from the region of its higher concentration to the region of lower communication. Odontology Study of Teeth Organology Study of different organs Obstetrics Science related withthe care of pregnant women before, during and after childbirth. Ontogeny Study of various life-cycles Ornithology Study of birds Ophthalmology Study of eyes Ophiology Study of snakes Olericulture Study of cultivation of vegetables Orthopaedic Diagnosis and repair of disorder of the locomotery system Oncology Study of tumors 9 | P a g e Physiology Study of process and function associated with life Pathology Study of diseases, effects, causable agents and transmission of pathogens. Phylogeny Study of evolutionary relationship among different groups of organisms Paleontology Study of fossils Pigment A substance which absorb light of certain wavelength like chlorophyll found in green leaves. Parasite Organism which depend on other living organism for their food and shelter. Parasitology Study of parasites Primatology Study of primates Protozoology Study of protozoa Physiotherapy Treatment of body defects through massage and exercise. Psychiatry Treatment of mental disease Pisciculture Rearing of fishes 10 | P a g e Pedology Study of different types of soils Phenomics Study of the physical and biochemical traits of organisms Pediatrics Branch of medicine dealing with children Phenology Study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events. Pomology Study of Fruits Phycology Study of Algae Psychobiology Study of behavioral aspects of animals 11 | P a g e Phytogeography Study of plant distribution on the earth Pharmocology Scientific study of drugs Photobiology Study of interaction of light and living organisms Protistology Study of protists (Eukaryotic Microorganisms) Phvtoplaniktons Microscopic organism which passively float on the surface of the water. Psychology Study of human mind and behavior Paleobotany Study of distribution and characteristics of fossils. Radiology Study of effects of radiation on the living being Rhinology Study of nose and olfactory organs Sarcology Study of muscles Scotobiology Study of Biological effects of darkness Sonography Study of ultrasound imaging Sociobiology Study of the biological bases of sociology Syndesmology Study of bone joints and ligaments 12 | P a g e Saurology Study of lizards Serology Study of blood serum Sphygmology Study of pulse and arterial pressure. Silviculture Study of cultivation of timber yielding plants. Sericulture Study of the production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose. Splanchnology Study of internal organs Tectology Study of structural organization of the body Trophology Study of nutrition science
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