Question

Study of structure, physiology, biochemistry, development, evolution, genetics of a cell is called

• A. Cytology.
• B. Histology.
• C. Cell Biology.
• D. Molecular Biology.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Cell Biology.

• Cell biology is the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of the cell, which is the basic unit of the life.
• Cell biology is also concerned with the physiological properties, metabolic processes, signalling pathways, life cycle, chemical composition and interaction of the cell with their environment. Hence, the study of structure, physiology, biochemistry, development, evolution, genetics of a cell is called cell biology.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'cell biology'.