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Zoology

Bacteriology

Science > Biology > Branches of Biology > Zoology > Bacteriology Bacteriology is a branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of bacteria, which are single-celled microorganisms that belong to the domain Bacteria. Bacteria are diverse and ubiquitous, inhabiting virtually every environment on Earth, including soil, water, air, and living organisms. Bacteriology encompasses various […]

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General Biology

Biology and Medical Science

Science > Biology > Introduction to Biology > Biology and Medical Science Biology and medical science are closely intertwined disciplines that share fundamental principles and methodologies but focus on different aspects of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. List of Sub-Topics: Biology and medical science are closely intertwined disciplines that share fundamental principles […]

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General Biology

Conservation Biology

Science > Biology > Branches of Biology > Zoology > Conservation Biology Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary scientific discipline that focuses on the study and preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems. It aims to understand the factors that threaten species, populations, and ecosystems, and develop strategies to mitigate these threats and ensure their long-term survival. List […]

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Botany

What do We Study in Botany?

Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and interactions with the environment. It is a branch of biology that encompasses a wide range of topics related to plant life, from the molecular and cellular levels to the ecosystem and global scales. List of Sub-Topics in Plant Ecology: […]

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General Biology

Biology and Agriculture

Science > Biology > Introduction to Biology > Biology and Agriculture List of Sub-Topics: Biology and agriculture are closely intertwined fields that rely on each other for advancements and sustainable practices. The integration of biology into agriculture is essential for promoting innovation, sustainability, and resilience in food production systems while addressing the complex challenges facing […]

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Genetics

Nucleotides

Science > Biology > Gene its Nature, Expression and Regulation > Nucleotides In this article, we shall study structural units of nucleic acid called nucleotides. In 1869, Friedrich Miescher separated cellular substance from the nuclei of pus cell and called it ‘Nuclein’. Due to acidic nature, the substance is further called as nucleic acid. There are […]

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Genetics

Genetic Material

Science > Biology > Gene its Nature, Expression and Regulation > Genetic Material DNA as Genetic Material Griffith Experiment: Background: Meischer isolated nuclein from nuclei of WBCs in 1869. Walter Sutton, Thomas Hunt Morgan established that the hereditary material lies in the nucleus in chromosomes. Chromosomes are formed of proteins and nucleic acid, DNA. For […]

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Genetics

Types of Genes

Science > Biology > Gene its Nature, Expression and Regulation > Types of Genes In the last article, we have studied the meaning of the term gene. In this article, we shall study types of genes. Based on the function and activity, the genes are classified as follows. Housekeeping Genes or Constitutive Genes: Housekeeping genes […]

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Genetics

Gene: The Concept, Characteristics, and Functions

Science > Biology > Gene its Nature, Expression and Regulation > Gene: The Concept, Characteristics, and Functions In this article, we shall the essential characters of genetic material, the meaning of the term gene, its characteristics, and its functions. Essential Features of Genetic Material: It should have the ability to store hereditary information in coded […]

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General Biology

Branches of Biology (Brief Idea)

Science > Biology > General Biology > Branches of Biology > Branches of Biology (Brief Idea) In the previous article, we have studied the importance of biology. In this article, we shall study different branches of biology. On the Basis of Kind of Organism: Depending upon the kind of organism, the branches of biology are […]