AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The study of structure and function of cells is called
A
histology
B
cytology
C
ichthyology
D
entomology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The study of cell structure and function is known as cytology. Cytology is also known as cell biology. It includes the study of cell structure and its organelles such as mitochondria, chloroplast, nucleus ribosomes etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cytology is the branch of biology dealing with the morphology, structure, ultrastructure, life cycle, and pathology of cells. Historically cytology has referred to the study of the microscopic appearance of cells and cell structures, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cell biology is the study of cell structure and function, and it revolves around the concept that the cell is the fundamental unit of life.

Detailed explanation-4: -By definition, cytology is the examination of individual cells or clusters of cells, so pathologists only need a very small sample to look at under a microscope for cytology tests.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cell biology (also cellular biology or cytology) is a branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells. All living organisms are made of cells. A cell is the basic unit of life that is responsible for the living and functioning of organisms.

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