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List of Important Biology Branches for RRB NTPC Exam

As we all know that there is no information yet regarding RRB NTPC exam 2019, aspirants can take this as an opportunity to study as hard and smart as they can. According to a recent notification the RRB NTPC 1^{^st} stage CBT has been postponed http://practicemock.com/blog/rrb-ntpc/rrb-ntpc-2019-1st-stage-cbt-postponed/ and the revised schedule will be shared today.

RRB NTPC is one of the prominent upcoming exams of the Railways. As per the RRB NTPC exam 2019 notification http://practicemock.com/blog/rrb-ntpc/rrb-ntpc-notification-is-out-for-35277-vacancies/ the Railway Recruitment Board announces a total of 35,277 vacancies for multiple posts.

Those who have applied for the RRB NTPC exam must keep on preparing for this exam. Attempt a free mock test for RRB NTPC and analyze your exam preparation levels. In this article we are here with a complete list of different Branches of Biology that shall help you in preparing for your RRB NTPC exam better.

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List of Important Biology Branches

S. No.	Branch	Definition
1	Aerobiology	It is the study of airborne organic particles
2	Anatomy	Branch of biology which studies internal structure of organisms and their parts
3	Agriology	study of customs, cultures of nonliterate people
4	Allometry	Study of biological scaling
5	Agronomy	Branch that deals with study of crops and the soils
6	Aphidology	Study of Aphids
7	Agrostology	Branch of botany concerned with study of grasses
8	Archaeobiology	Study of ancient times through archaeological materials
9	Arthrology	Study of joints and articulations
10	Bioengineering	Branch that applies engineering principles to study living things
11	Biogeography	Study of the geographical distribution of living things
12	Biophysics	Branch that studies how biological systems work by applying theories of physics
13	Botany	Study of plants
14	Biomusicology	Study of music from a biological point of view
15	Bioinformatics	Study to extract knowledge from biological data by using computation
16	Bacteriology	Study of Bacteria
17	Biocybernetics	Application of cybernetics to Biological Sciences
18	Biotechnology	Use of living systems and organisms in Industrial processes
19	Biomedical research	study of health and disease
20	Biomechanics	study of the mechanics of living beings
21	Cognitive biology	study of cognition as a natural biological function
22	Cryobiology	Branch that studies the effects of low temperatures on living things
23	Cytology	study of cells
24	Conservation biology	study of preservation, restoration, and protection of the natural environment
25	Ctetology	Study of acquired characters
26	Craniology	scientific study of skulls of humans
27	Cytology	Study of detailed structure of cells
28	Cardiology	Study of heart disorders
29	Developmental biology	Study of the process by which animals and plants develop
30	Embryology	Studies the prenatal development of gametes, fertilization, and development of embryos and fetuses
31	Epidemiology	study of health and disease conditions of populations
32	Endocrinology	study of hormones
33	Entomology	study of insects
34	Ecology	study of the relationships of living things to each other and to the environment
35	Etiology	study of causation, or origination
36	Eugenics	Study as how to improve the human race by encouraging reproduction by people with desirable traits
37	Exobiology	Branch that deals with the possibility and likely nature of life on other planets or in space
38	Euphenics	Treatment of heredity defect through genetic engineering
39	Evolutionary biology	study of the origin and formation of new species
40	Fishery	Breeding, rearing and marketing of fishes
41	Fermentation	Process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes
42	Forensic Biology	Application of Biology to law enforcement
43	Forestry	Science of creating, conserving and repairing forests
44	Food Technology	Branch of food science
45	Floriculture	Branch concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants
46	Genetics	Study of heredity and the lifelong development of living things
47	Gynaecology	Study of female reproductive organ
48	Gastroenterology	Branch that focusses on digestive system and its disorders
49	Genetic Engineering	Manipulation of gene using biotechnology
50	Glycobiology	Study of the structure, biosynthesis, and biology of saccharides
51	Gerontology	study of psychological, cognitive, social, cultural and biological aspects of ageing
52	Herpetology	study of reptiles and amphibians
53	Histology	study of tissues
54	Haematology	Study of the prognosis, cause, treatment, and prevention of blood related diseases
55	Helminthology	Study of parasitic worms
56	Hygiene	Science of taking care of health
57	Hepatology	Study of Liver
58	Hydroponics	Study of growing plants without soil
59	Hydrobiology	Science of life and life processes in water
60	Integrative biology	Study of whole organisms
61	Ichthyology	Branch that deals with fishes
62	Immunology	Branch that studies immune systems in all organisms
63	Katology	Study of beauty of humans
64	Karyology	Study of the structure and function of cell nuclei
65	Koniology	science that deals with dust in relation with effects on health
66	Kinesiology	scientific study of human body movement
67	Limnology	study of inland waters
68	Lichenology	Branch that studies lichens
69	Lipidology	scientific study of lipids
70	Marine biology	study of ecosystems of the ocean
71	Mammology	study of mammals
72	Microbiology	study of microorganisms
73	Mycology	study of fungi
74	Mastology	Study of breasts
75	Morphology	Study of the forms of things
76	Malacology	Branch that deals with the study of the Mollusca
77	Medicine	Study of treating disease by drug
78	Mammography	Branch of science that deals in early detection of breast cancer
79	Mechanobiology	Study of interface of Biology and Engineering
80	Molecular Biology	Branch that concerns the molecular basis of biological activity between biomolecules
81	Nanobiology	Study of biological functions at the nanoscale
82	Neonatology	Study and medical care of newborn infants
83	Neurology	Branch dealing with disorders of the nervous system
84	Nephrology	Study of kidneys and their functions
85	Nosology	Branch that deals with the classification of diseases
86	Ornithology	Study of birds
87	Osteology	Scientific study of bones
88	Odontology	scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth
89	Organology	Study of the organs of plants and animals
90	Obstetrics	Science related pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period
91	Ontogeny	Branch that deals with ontogenesis.
92	Ornithology	Study of birds
93	Ophiology	Study of snakes
94	Orthopaedic	Diagnosis and treatment of joints, tendons, muscles and ligaments
95	Oncology	Branch that deals with diagnosis, and treatment of cancer
96	Olericulture	Science of vegetable growing
97	Pathology	Study of diseases, generally in animals
98	Phyology	Study of algae
99	Protozoology	Study of one-celled organisms
100	Zoology	Study of animals