Today I pray for you,

a heart free of
sadness,
a mind free of
worries,
a life full of
gladness,
a body free of illness
Amen.
 BIOLOGY

is the scientific study of life.

Branches of
Study of plants.
 - classification
and naming of
organisms
- forms and structures of
organisms
 - functions of
organs and organ
systems
ANATOMY
- physical structure
of human and
other organisms.
- heredity and transmission
of traits from parents to
offspring
- relationships among organisms
and their environment
- study of cell structures
HISTOLOGY
- microscopic study of
tissues
EMBRYOLOGY
- development of an
organism
 - study of abnormal
structure and functions of
organisms
- study of microorganisms
such as bacteria, algae,
protozoa, fungi and viruses
- origin of life and living forms
PHYLOGENY
 - explores the evolutionary
relationships among organisms
and seeks to reconstruct
evolutionary history
PALEONTOLOGY
- study of life in the past
- study of molecules
and chemical reactions
within the organisms
 - deals with
distribution of
organisms on the
earth’s surface
- deals with body’s
defenses against
diseases and
infection
BIOTECHNOLOGY
- any technological application that
uses biological systems and living
organisms, to make or modify
products or processes for specific
use.
- study of chemical processes
and transformation on living
organisms
- study of plants, animals
and other organisms that
live in the ocean or any
bodies of water.
- study of fungi
- study of parasites , their
hosts and the relationship
between them
- study of algae
VIROLOGY
- study of organic viruses
- study of animal behavior in
their environment
- the application of theories
and methods of physics to
questions of biology
BIOMECHANICS
 - study of the mechanics of living
organisms or the application and
derivation of engineering principles
to and from biological systems
CRYOBIOLOGY
 - effects of low
temperature on
living organisms
ASTROBIOLOGY
- study of effects of
outer space in living
organisms and the
search for
extraterrestrial life
 Activity No. 1
Branches of Biology

• Choose three branches of

biology that give a great help
in the development of sciences
related studies. Explain and
give examples.
 Quiz No. 2
Directions: Match the area of specialization in Column A with the area
of study with column. Write the letter of the correct answer.

A B
1. Development of an organism. a. Pathology
2. Functions of organs and systems b. Cryobiology
3. Forms and structure of organisms c. Mycology
4. Classification and naming of organisms d. Paleontology
5. Study of fungi e. Morphology
6. Effects of low temperature on f. Evolution
organisms g. Physiology
7. Study of diseases h. Histology
8. Study of life in the past i. Phycology
9. Origin of life and living forms j. Taxonomy
10. Microscopic study of tissues k. Embryology