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🧬 Introduction to Biology MCQ

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Introduction to Biology & Branches MCQ • NEB/CEE Biology

🧬 Introduction to Biology

NEB / CEE Biology • Branches of Biology • Complete Study Material

Introduction to Biology - Various branches and organisms studied in biology

📌 Figure: Biology is the study of life and living organisms (Image: Wikipedia)

📘 What is Biology?

The word Biology is derived from two Greek words: 'Bios' meaning life and 'Logos' meaning study. So, Biology is the study of life and living organisms.

Aristotle is known as the Father of Biology.

Lamarck and Treviranus coined the term 'Biology' in 1802.

👨‍🔬 Fathers of Different Biology Branches

Branch/SubjectFather/Founder
BiologyAristotle
ZoologyAristotle
BotanyTheophrastus
TaxonomyCarolus Linnaeus
GeneticsGregor Johann Mendel
MicrobiologyAntonie van Leeuwenhoek
MedicineHippocrates
PhysiologyClaude Bernard
ImmunologyEdward Jenner
AnatomyAndreas Vesalius

🌿 Main Branches of Biology

Three Major Branches:

  • 🦁 Zoology: Study of animals
  • 🌱 Botany: Study of plants
  • 🔬 Microbiology: Study of microorganisms

📚 All Branches of Biology (Exam Focus)

BranchStudy of
AnatomyInternal structure of organisms
MorphologyExternal form and structure
PhysiologyFunctions and life processes
CytologyStructure and function of cells
HistologyMicroscopic structure of tissues
EmbryologyDevelopment of embryo
GeneticsHeredity and variation
EcologyRelationship between organisms and environment
TaxonomyIdentification, nomenclature and classification
PalaeontologyFossils and prehistoric life
EntomologyInsects
OrnithologyBirds
HerpetologyReptiles and amphibians
IchthyologyFishes
MycologyFungi
VirologyViruses
BacteriologyBacteria
ParasitologyParasites
ImmunologyImmune system
BiotechnologyUse of living organisms in technology

💡 Important Key Points (Exam Focus)

  • Father of Biology: Aristotle
  • Father of Botany: Theophrastus (Book: Historia Plantarum)
  • Father of Zoology: Aristotle (Book: Historia Animalium)
  • Father of Taxonomy: Carolus Linnaeus (Binomial Nomenclature)
  • Father of Genetics: Gregor Johann Mendel
  • Father of Microbiology: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
  • Study of tissues: Histology
  • Study of cells: Cytology
  • Study of fungi: Mycology
  • Study of insects: Entomology
  • Study of birds: Ornithology
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🧬 Introduction to Biology MCQ

NEB / CEE Biology • Branches of Biology • 50 MCQs

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1. The term 'Biology' was coined by:

2. Who is known as Father of Biology?

3. Study of plants is called:

4. Father of Botany is:

5. Cytology is the study of:

6. Father of Genetics is:

7. Ornithology is the study of:

8. Study of fungi is known as:

9. Entomology deals with study of:

10. Histology is the study of:

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11. Ecology is the study of:

12. Palaeontology is study of:

13. Ichthyology is the study of:

14. Who is Father of Microbiology?

15. Taxonomy was founded by:

16. Physiology is the study of:

17. Herpetology is the study of:

18. Virology is the study of:

19. The word 'Biology' comes from which language?

20. Which branch deals with heredity and variation?

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21. 'Bios' means:

22. Who is known as Father of Medicine?

23. Embryology is the study of:

24. Bacteriology is a branch of:

25. Anatomy deals with:

26. Immunology was pioneered by:

27. Which branch studies relationship between living and non-living?

28. Parasitology deals with:

29. Morphology is study of:

30. Which branch is concerned with naming organisms?

31. Biotechnology uses:

32. 'Logos' in Biology means:

33. Which book was written by Theophrastus?

34. Father of Zoology is:

35. Study of microscopic structure of tissues is:

36. Which is NOT a main branch of biology?

37. Binomial nomenclature system was introduced by:

38. Which branch deals with insects?

39. The term Biology was coined in:

40. Study of fishes is called:

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41. Who is considered Father of Immunology?

42. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known for:

43. Assertion (A): Biology is the study of life.
Reason (R): Bios means life, logos means study.

44. Study of reptiles and amphibians is:

45. Carolus Linnaeus wrote:

46. Which deals with fossil organisms?

47. The branch that studies immune system is:

48. Which is the correct pair?

49. The term 'Biology' is derived from:

50. Among these, the living world is studied in:

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