The branch which deals with the study of cell structure and function is known as
A
Histology
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B
Ecology
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C
Morphology
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D
Cytology
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Solution
The correct option is C Cytology Cytology is the branch of science which, deals with the study of form, structure, and contents of cells as observed under the microscope. The term was coined by Hertwig in 1893. Cytology has enormous application in genetics, biomedical research etc. It is used for diagnosis and screening of various diseases. It can also be used for the study of the genetic composition of a living organism.