Biology

Biology is the natural science that comprises the study of life and living organisms, including their physical composition, chemical structure, function, development and evolution. Modern biology is a vast field, composed of many branches outlined below. Biology is a fascinating subject that is constantly developing.

Areas of biological study	Study of
Botany	Plants
Microbiology	Small organisms - mycology, bacteriology, virology
Anatomy	Overall structure
Physiology	Overall function
Ecology	Organisms and their environment
Genetics	Inheritance
Biochemistry	Chemical reactions
Taxonomy	Classification
Cytology	Cells
Zoology	Animals