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The word- Biology has been derived from the _______ word.

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Latin
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English
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Greek
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France
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Solution

The correct option is D Greek
The word biology is derived from the Greek words: bios meaning life and logos meaning study and is defined as the science of life and living organisms. An organism is a living entity consisting of one cell, e.g., bacteria, or several cells, e.g., animals, plants and fungi.
So, the correct answer is 'Greek'

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