Life Science Concepts

Which field of life science is primarily concerned with the study of animals and their behavior?

• Botany

• Zoology

• Anatomy

• Physiology

What does botany focus on?

• The study of human body structures

• The study of diseases in populations

• The study of plants

• The study of insects

Physiology is best described as the study of:

• Plant life

• Body functions

• Ancient life forms

• Oceanic life

Which field focuses on the study of insects?

• Marine biology

• Entomology

• Paleontology

• Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of:

• Small animals

• Microorganisms

• Human diseases

• Plant diseases

Epidemiology focuses on:

• The study of body parts

• The study of diseases in populations

• The study of marine life

• The study of plant life

Marine biology is the study of:

• Ancient marine life

• Land animals and plants

• Life in the oceans and other saltwater environments

• Microscopic organisms in the ocean

Paleontology is best described as the study of:

• Ancient diseases

• Ancient life forms

• Human ancestors

• Oceanic history

Which field of life science would most likely study the effects of a virus on a population?

• Microbiology

• Epidemiology

• Entomology

• Anatomy