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Biology Definition
Chemistry Glossary Definition of Biology
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Biology Definition: Biology is the scientific study of life. Biology involves the study of living organisms and how they relate to their environment. Fields of biology include botany, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cellular biology, physiology, and ecology.
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