Science is the study of nature (living and non-living things). Biology is a science that studies living things in nature. Biology was formed from the Greek words "Bio" (meaning life) and “logos" (meaning study of).
The organisms studied in biology are generally classified into plants and animals. Therefore, biology is a science subject that can be subdivided into two main branches or subjects namely:
- Botany –the study of plants.
- Zoology - the study of animals.
Other branches of biology include zoology, botany, microbiology, parasitology, anatomy, physiology, biotechnology, etc.
