Biology
What is biology? Name and define its three major branches.
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Biology is one of the major branches of science. It is a natural science which deals with study of living beings, that is to say animals, plants and even humans. Biology is derived from two Greek words: 'bios' meaning life and 'logos' meaning study. Biology on the whole can be sub-divided into three major branches, namely:
Botany — Botany is a branch of biology dealing with study of plants
Zoology — Zoology is a field of biology concerning with animal study
Human Biology — It deals with humans as a living entity and their relationship with other entities.
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