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

    Jan 12, 2026 · Biology is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes. Biology encompasses diverse fields, including botany, conservation, ecology, evolution, genetics, …

  2. 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, marine …

  3. Biology - Evolution, Genetics, Classification | Britannica

    Jan 12, 2026 · 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. Biology and its branches | Britannica

    An extremely broad subject, biology is divided into branches. The current approach is based on the levels of biological organization involved (e.g., molecules, cells, individuals, populations) and on the …

  5. Cell | Definition, Types, Functions, Diagram, Division, Theory, & Facts ...

    Jan 16, 2026 · 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 organism in itself, …

  6. Marine biology | Description & Facts | Britannica

    Marine biology, the science that deals with animals and plants that live in the sea. It also deals with airborne and terrestrial organisms that depend directly upon bodies of salt water for food and other …

  7. Biology Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    BIOLOGY meaning: 1 : a science that deals with things that are alive (such as plants and animals); 2 : the plant and animal life of a particular place

  8. Life - Genetics, Evolution, Biology | Britannica

    Jan 21, 2026 · Life - Genetics, Evolution, Biology: All organisms on Earth, from the tiniest cell to the loftiest trees, display extraordinary powers.

  9. Life | Definition, Origin, Evolution, Diversity, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 21, 2026 · The several branches of science that reveal the common historical, functional, and chemical basis of the evolution of all life include electron microscopy, genetics, paleobiology …

  10. Biology - Evolution, Natural Selection, Adaptation | Britannica

    Jan 12, 2026 · The 20th and 21st centuries also saw major advances in areas of biology dealing with ecosystems, the environment, and conservation. In the 20th century, scientists realized that humans …