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Basic Microbiology and Related Biological Concepts

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  • What is Anatomy?

    Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and all its parts.

  • What does Cytology study?

    Cytology is the study of cells.

  • What is Histology?

    Histology is the study of tissues.

  • Define Physiology.

    Physiology is the study of the body parts and their functions.

  • Are viruses considered living organisms?

    Viruses are generally not considered living organisms because they cannot reproduce or carry out metabolism without a host cell.

  • What is Growth in biological terms?

    Growth is the increase in body size or the number/size of cells.

  • What is Development in biology?

    Development refers to changes that occur throughout life as the body becomes more complex or matures.