Question

Name the branch of biology that deals with the study of the following.

1. Microorganisms
2. Organisms in space
3. Viruses
4. Structure, habit, and classification of tissues
5. Metabolic activities of chemical material
6. Heredity or parental nature of organisms and inheritance.

Answer 1

1. Microorganisms- Microbiology deals with the study of microorganisms, e.g. fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
2. Organisms in space- Exobiology or space biology deals with the possibility and likely nature of life on other planets or in space,
3. Viruses- The study of viruses is called virology.
4. Structure, habit, and classification of tissues- The study of tissues of organisms with the help of microscopes is called histology.
5. Metabolic activities of chemical material- Biochemistry is a branch; we study the metabolic activities of chemical materials, e.g. carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and pigments.
6. Heredity or parental nature of organisms and inheritance- Genetics deals with the study of heredity or paternal nature of organisms and inheritance.