Branch
Branch
of B iology
By Dr Vipan Goyal
Branch Studies
Anatomy Study of the internal structure of an organism
Angiology Study of the diseases of the circulatory system and of the lymphatic
system
Branch Studies
Bioinformatics Study of collecting and analyzing complex biological data including
genetic codes through computer technology
Biotechnology Use of cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and
products, which ultimately help to improve human lives and the health
of the planet.
Biochemistry Study of chemical and physio-chemical processes and substances, which
occur within the living organisms.
Batrachology Study of amphibians including frogs and toads
Bioclimatology Study of the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's
atmosphere on time scales
Botany Study of plants
Epigenetics Study of the changes in a chromosome that affect gene activity and
expression (specifically phenotype change and NOT genotype changes)
Ethnobotany Study of a geographic region's plants and their possible uses through the
traditional knowledge
Forestry Study creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests
Gynaecology Study of medical practice that deals with the health of the female
reproductive systems
Molecular biology Study of the structure and function of the macromolecules (such as
proteins and nucleic acids)
Malacology Study of the Mollusca
Branch Studies
Mycology Study of fungi
Zymology Study of the biochemical process of fermentation and its practical uses