Science is derived from Latin word Scientia, means to know(knowledge). science is an organized and dynamic knowledge about natural phenomena with reference to various object of nature. scientific knowledge is based on repeatable observations, experimentation and interference derived from the same. science deals with natural phenomena. The various branches of science are called natural science. The scientific extension of human curiosity has given birth to the science of Biology.
Natural science
It is of two types;Physical and Biological
Physical science are branches of organized knowledge which are connected with structures, phenomena and forces of the non-living world.
biological or life science are branches of organized knowledge which deal with structure materials and forces of living beings.
Biology:The term biology is derived from Greek words bios logos. Bios,means life and logos means discourse.The science which deals with the study of structure, organization, life processes, interactions, origin and evolution and other aspects of living creatures is called biology. The term biology is synonym with the term life sciences or biological sciences.Aristotle is called father of Biology and Zoology. Term biology is given by Lamarck and Treviranus. A scientific approach in Biology includes; observation, formulation, of hypothesis, testing of hypothesis and development of theory. we study biology to understand ourselves better o meet our needs, to solve problems, out of curiosity, to get food, clothing and shelter, to maintain ecosystem and to conserve our nature resource etc. Biological science has been divided in to zoology and Botany.
Zoology:Zoology is the branch of biology in which we study or become familiar with the facts of animals life.
Botany:Botany is also know as phytology which deals with about plants.
Microbiology:It is a third branch of biology which deals with simpler, microscopic organisms.
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