biological science
Study of organisms
Biological science is the study of living organisms—their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions.
The term encompasses disciplines like botany, zoology, microbiology, and genetics.
Often used interchangeably with biology, though biological science may sound slightly more formal or appear in academic contexts: She earned her degree in biological science.
- genetic codeCodon-to-amino-acid mapping rules
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- natural selectionDifferential reproductive success
survival of the fittest · homeostasis · metabolism · ecosystem · food chain · chromosomes · biodiversity · photosynthesis · taxonomy · vertebrates · abiogenesis · genetic engineering · gene therapy · evolution · RNA · ethology · field study · CRISPR technology
biological sciencephysics
Science of matter and energy
physical science · chemistry · inorganic chemistry · astrophysics · cosmology
biological sciencehumanities
Study of culture
philosophy · literary criticism · theology · art history · classics
biological sciencereligion
System of spiritual belief
theology · faith · mysticism · superstition · pseudoscience
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