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  1. Biology Portal | Britannica

    The field of biology is subdivided into separate branches for convenience of study, though all the subdivisions share basic principles. Biology encompasses fields such as botany, genetics, …

  2. Biology | Definition, History, Concepts, Branches, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 5, 2025 · Biology is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes. Biology encompasses diverse fields, including botany, conservation, ecology, …

  3. Biology - Evolution, Genetics, Classification | Britannica

    Dec 5, 2025 · Biology - Evolution, Genetics, Classification: There are moments in the history of all sciences when remarkable progress is made in relatively short periods of time.

  4. Life - Genetics, Evolution, Biology | Britannica

    Dec 13, 2025 · Life - Genetics, Evolution, Biology: All organisms on Earth, from the tiniest cell to the loftiest trees, display extraordinary powers.

  5. Evolution - Natural Selection, Adaptation, Genetics | Britannica

    Dec 31, 2025 · Since the late 20th century, scientists have used the techniques of molecular biology to modify or introduce genes for desired traits in a variety of organisms, including …

  6. biology - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    The scientific study of living things is called biology. Biologists strive to understand the natural world and its living inhabitants—plants, animals, fungi, protozoa, algae,…

  7. Cell - Differentiation, Organelles, Cytoplasm | Britannica

    Dec 10, 2025 · Over a period of time, the genetic information in RNA sequences was transferred to DNA sequences, and the ability of RNA molecules to replicate directly was lost. It was only …

  8. Reproduction | Definition, Examples, Types, Importance, & Facts ...

    Dec 16, 2025 · Reproduction, process by which organisms replicate themselves. Reproduction is one of the most important concepts in biology: it means making a copy, a likeness, and …

  9. Cell | Definition, Types, Functions, Diagram, Division, Theory,

    Dec 10, 2025 · cell, in biology, the basic membrane-bound unit that contains the fundamental molecules of life and of which all living things are composed. A single cell is often a complete …

  10. Molecular genetics | biology | Britannica

    Other articles where molecular genetics is discussed: heredity: Molecular genetics: The data accumulated by scientists of the early 20th century provided compelling evidence that …