Biology refers to the science of life. It is the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin and distribution. It is one of the most rapidly developing areas of science. Biology is the key to understanding the health and growth of microorganisms, plants and animals. The learning of biology relates to careers in many fields, including medicine and other health professions, agriculture, law, laboratory and field research, education, resource management and industry. Biologists study the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution of living organisms.
This Dictionary provides an explanation of the main ideas and concepts central to biology. It presents a galore of terms and definitions related to the subject in an easy, precise and lucid manner. It is designed in a concise way to provide a subtle know-how to the learners of the subject or who are lean to know the biological terminologies. It has been compiled focusing on the usefulness of quick revision of the subject. It is essentially a book to pick up and put down—a book to browse through and use to add to your understanding of basic ideas.

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Contents

Preface — Pgs. 5

A — Pgs. 9

B — Pgs. 31

C — Pgs. 44

D — Pgs. 62

E — Pgs. 74

F — Pgs. 89

G — Pgs. 96

H — Pgs. 107

I — Pgs. 120

J — Pgs. 128

K — Pgs. 130

L — Pgs. 134

M — Pgs. 145

N — Pgs. 164

O — Pgs. 176

P — Pgs. 187

Q — Pgs. 217

R — Pgs. 219

S — Pgs. 231

T — Pgs. 250

U — Pgs. 263

V — Pgs. 267

W — Pgs. 278

X — Pgs. 282

Y — Pgs. 284

Z — Pgs. 286

Kirti Sharma has done her M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Delhi and B.Ed. from Rohtak.
Presently she is working with an international publishing house as assistant editor for science stream. This is her first book.