Branches of Biology

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This test/quiz involves questions about the different branches/ the specific sciences of biology.

Question 1: Cytology is the study of __________.
Bacteria
Cells
Viruses
Insects

Question 2: A scientist studying the life cycle of butterflies is a specialist in the field of __________.
Ichthyology
Entomology
Histology
Helminthology

Question 3: It is the study of seaweeds and algae.
Bacteriology
Limnology
Psychology
Virology

Question 4: Herpetology is the study of ____________ and ____________.
Reptiles and mammals
Amphibians and birds
Birds and insects
Reptiles and amphibians

Question 5: It is the study of typical life processes, functions and activities of organisms on land.
Evolutionary biology
Ethno botany
Terrestrial ecology
Ornithology

Question 6: Mammalogy (the study of mammals) falls under the larger branch of biology called ___________.
Zoology
Botany
Microbiology
Genetics

Question 7: It is the study of inland waters.
Psychology
Limnology
Ethology
Helminthology

Question 8: The following are major branches of Biology except one.
Botany
Biochemistry
Genetics
Ecology

Question 9: Paleontology is the study of _____________?
Reptiles
Fossils
Fishes
Parasitism(parasites)

Question 10: What is the study of fungi?
Mycology
Virology
Bacteriology
Psychology

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