Definition of Biology: Biology is the scientific study of life. Through this study, the scientists (biologists) do their best to understand, explain, integrate and describe the world of living things. The word "biology has been derived from two Greek words 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'logos' meaning ‘thought or reasoning’.

Relation of biology with its major divisions/Branches:

There are three major divisions of biology which study the different aspects of the lives of these groups.

Zoology: This division of biology deals with the study of animals.

Botany: This division of biology deals with the study of plants.

Microbiology: This division of biology deals with the study of microorganisms such as bacteria etc.