Key Concepts: Branches of Biology

Major Branches of Biology

Biology is divided into many specialized fields:

• Zoology: Study of animals
• Botany: Study of plants
• Microbiology: Study of microorganisms
• Genetics: Study of heredity and genes
• Ecology: Study of organisms and their environments
• Cell Biology: Study of cell structure and function
• Anatomy: Study of body structures
• Physiology: Study of body functions
• Biochemistry: Study of chemical processes in living things