Question

Plant embryology can be studied under which branch of biology?
1. Zoology
2. Microbiology
3. Botany
4. Virology

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Botany

Concept:

• The term 'Biology' was introduced by Lamarck.
• Biology is the science of life.
• Biology can be divided into several branches like Botany, Zoology, microbiology, virology, genetics, ecology, morphology, biotechnology, etc.
• Botany: It is the scientific study of plants. Botany is further divided into many branches: Morphology, histology, anatomy, plant physiology, taxonomy, plant breeding, plant embryology, etc

Explanation:

• Plant embryology: The science in which the embryonic development of plants is studied is called plant embryology. It includes the scientific study of the development of plant gametes, fertilisation, formation of the embryo, germination of seed, development of plant organs, etc.
• It is one of the most important divisions of botany as it explains the basic laws of the origin and development of generative and embryological structures (sporogenesis, gametogenesis, zygogenesis, endospermogenesis, embryogeny, apomixis).

 

• Virology: The study of viruses is known as virology.
• Zoology: It is the study of both living and extinct animals.
• Microbiology: It is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, and protozoa.