Branches of Biology Quiz

Which branch of biology focuses on the study of organisms' structures?

• Anatomy

• Astrobiology

• Biomechanics

• Pharmacology

What is the study of the evolution of species through similarities and differences in their anatomy known as?

• Comparative anatomy

• Cognitive biology

• Pharmacology

• Biomechanics

Which branch of biology deals with the study of tissues at a microscopic level?

• Biomechanics

• Phycology

• Histology

• Astrobiology

Which branch of biology involves the use of information technology for the study, collection, and storage of genomic and other biological data?

• Bioinformatics

• Biomechanics

• Astrobiology

• Phycology

What is the study of the manipulation of living matter, including genetic modification and synthetic biology called?

• Biotechnology

• Astrobiology

• Biomechanics

• Phycology

Which branch of biology involves the study of the cell as a complete unit and the molecular and chemical interactions within a living cell?

• Cell biology

• Astrobiology

• Phycology

• Biomechanics

What is the study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with the non-living elements of their environment known as?

• Ecology

• Astrobiology

• Biomechanics

• Phycology

Which branch of biology focuses on the study of genes and heredity?

• Genetics

• Astrobiology

• Biomechanics

• Phycology

What is the study of microscopic organisms and their interactions with other living things called?

• Phycology

• Biomechanics

• Microbiology

• Astrobiology

The study of ocean ecosystems, plants, animals, and other living being.

• Phycology

• Mycology

• Pharmacology

• Marine biology