Describe five main branches of biology. - Vidyadip

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Describe five main branches of biology.

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The five main branches of Biology are:

Zoology – It is the study of animals
Botany – It refers to the study of plants
Microbiology – It refers to the study of microorganisms
Ecology– It deals with the study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment.
Pathology– It deals with the study of different types of plant and animal diseases.

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