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Science terminology forms the foundation of understanding various biological and physical disciplines. This practice hub features questions on the specific study fields, names of scientific branches, and essential definitions. These questions frequently appear in general science sections of competitive exams.

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Biology and Science Terminology Questions

Multiple choice softskills communication

Entomology is the study of

  1. ecosystem

  2. earth

  3. insects

  4. enterprise
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the scientific study of insects, including their behavior, physiology, ecology, and classification. Entomologists study all aspects of insect life, from their role in ecosystems to their impact on agriculture and human health. The word comes from Greek 'entomon' (insect) and 'logia' (study of). The other options are unrelated fields.

Multiple choice softskills communication

areology

  1. the branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, airplanes, etc.

  2. the observation and study of the planet Mars.

  3. the study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials, as pollen, spores, microorganisms, or viruses.

  4. the study of antiquity
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Areology is the scientific study of Mars, derived from Ares (the Greek name for Mars). The prefix 'areo-' specifically relates to Mars in scientific terminology. The other options describe different fields: aerology involves atmospheric observation using aircraft/balloons, aerobiology studies airborne biological materials, and archaeology studies antiquity.

Multiple choice softskills communication

cetology

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with whales and dolphins.

  2. the study of the microscopic appearance of cells, esp. for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.

  3. the study of human cells to detect signs of cancer or other abnormalities.

  4. the branch of astronomy that deals with the general structure and evolution of the universe.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cetology is the branch of zoology that studies whales, dolphins, and porpoises (cetaceans). The term comes from Latin 'cetus' meaning whale. The other options describe different fields: cytology studies cell appearance, cytology (or cytopathology) examines cells for abnormalities, and cosmology studies the universe's structure and evolution.

Multiple choice softskills communication

dactylology

  1. the technique of communicating by signs made with the fingers, esp. in the manual alphabets used by the deaf.

  2. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.

  3. the branch of botany dealing with trees and shrubs.

  4. -branch dealing with duty, moral obligation, and right action.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dactylology is the technique of communication using finger signs, especially in manual alphabets used by deaf people. It comes from Greek 'daktylos' meaning finger. Dermatology studies skin, dendrology studies trees, and deontology deals with duty and ethics.

Multiple choice softskills communication

enology

  1. The study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment.

  2. the study of church doctrine

  3. The study of wine and the making of wine; viticulture.

  4. the branch of zoology dealing with insects.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Enology (also spelled oenology) is the study of wine and winemaking, from Greek 'oinos' meaning wine. Physiology studies organism-function relationships, theology deals with church doctrine, and entomology studies insects.

Multiple choice softskills communication

axiology

  1. the scientific study of bees, esp. honeybees.

  2. the branch of botany dealing with algae.

  3. the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion.

  4. the study of hearing disorders,
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Axiology is the branch of philosophy dealing with values - including ethics, aesthetics, and religious values. It comes from Greek 'axios' meaning worth or value. Melittology studies bees, phycology studies algae, and audiology studies hearing disorders.

Multiple choice softskills communication

cytotechnology

  1. the study of the microscopic appearance of cells, esp. for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.

  2. the study of evidence tending to substantiate the existence of, or the search for, creatures whose reported existence is unproved

  3. the study of the effects of very low temperatures on living organisms and biological systems.

  4. the study of human cells to detect signs of cancer or other abnormalities.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cytotechnology is the microscopic study of cells, primarily for detecting cancer and other abnormalities. Option D accurately describes this medical laboratory specialty focused on human cells. Option A is close but less specific - cytotechnology particularly emphasizes human disease diagnosis rather than general cell appearance.

Multiple choice softskills communication

entomology

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with insects.

  2. the study of church doctrine

  3. The study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment.

  4. the branch of biology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions, esp. in relation to their processes or functions.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the branch of zoology specifically concerned with the study of insects. Option A correctly identifies this as the scientific study of insects. Options B, C, and D describe theology (church doctrine), physiology, and endocrinology respectively - different fields of study.

Multiple choice softskills communication

entomology

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with insects.

  2. the study of church doctrine

  3. The study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment.

  4. the branch of biology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions, esp. in relation to their processes or functions.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the branch of zoology specifically concerned with the study of insects. Option A correctly identifies this as the scientific study of insects. Options B, C, and D describe theology (church doctrine), physiology, and endocrinology respectively - different fields of study.

Multiple choice softskills communication

entomology

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with insects.

  2. the study of church doctrine

  3. The study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment.

  4. the branch of biology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions, esp. in relation to their processes or functions.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the branch of zoology specifically concerned with the study of insects. Option A correctly identifies this as the scientific study of insects. Options B, C, and D describe theology (church doctrine), physiology, and endocrinology respectively - different fields of study.

Multiple choice softskills communication

entomology

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with insects.

  2. the study of church doctrine

  3. The study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment.

  4. the branch of biology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions, esp. in relation to their processes or functions.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the branch of zoology specifically concerned with the study of insects. Option A correctly identifies this as the scientific study of insects. Options B, C, and D describe theology (church doctrine), physiology, and endocrinology respectively - different fields of study.

Multiple choice softskills communication

stamps::Philately coins ::?????

  1. Philantrophy

  2. Meanology

  3. Stampology

  4. Numismatics
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Philately is the study and collection of stamps. Similarly, numismatics is the study and collection of coins. The analogy follows the pattern: item :: its field of study.

Multiple choice

The study of similarities and differences in the behaviour of different species is called

  1. biology

  2. comparative psychology

  3. environmental psychology

  4. differential psychology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Comparative psychology examines behavior across different species to understand evolutionary patterns and biological underpinnings. By comparing species, researchers identify similarities and differences that reveal insights about evolution, genetics, and adaptive behaviors.

Multiple choice

Psychology is

  1. the study of human origins, evolution and cultures

  2. the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes of any living creature

  3. a natural science integrating physiology and neurology

  4. the deductive study of forms and functions of human groups
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It examines how organisms (including humans and animals) act, think, feel, and experience the world using empirical research methods, controlled experiments, and systematic observation.