Define Biology and it’s main Branches.

Definition: A branch of Science in which we deals with living organisms and their vital life process.

Father of Biology Aristotle.

Biology derived from Greek words, BIOS meaning Life & LOGOS meaning Study.

Major branches biology are:

  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Microorganisms

BOTANY: A branch of biology in which we study the Plants.

Father of Botany is Theophrastus.

ZOOLOGY: A branch of biology in which we study the animals.

Father of Zoology is Aristotle.

MICROBIOLOGY: A branch of biology in which we study the microorganisms.

Father of Microbiology is Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek.

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