Explanation

• Mycology is the branch of biology that studies fungi (fungus).
• It covers the structure, classification, growth, reproduction, and importance of fungi.
• Fungi include mushrooms, yeasts, and molds.

Additional information:

• Entomology → Insects
• Mineralogy → Minerals
• Acoustics → Sound

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Explanation

• Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide are the main requirements for photosynthesis.
• Green plants use chlorophyll to absorb sunlight.

Additional information:

• Glucose is a product of photosynthesis.
• Oxygen is mainly released as a by-product.

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Explanation

• Human bones are mainly composed of calcium and phosphate, primarily in the form of calcium phosphate.
• Calcium gives bones strength and hardness.
• Phosphate also plays an important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth.
• The major mineral in bone is hydroxyapatite, a calcium-phosphate compound.

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Explanation

• Cell biology  is a branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells.
• All living organisms are made of cells.
• Also cellular biology or cytology
  

Explanation

• Sericulture is the farming or rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.
• The most commonly cultivated silkworm is Bombyx mori.
• Silkworms feed mainly on mulberry leaves and produce silk fibers to form their cocoons.

Additional information:

• Apiculture: Rearing of honeybees for honey and other products.
• Agriculture: Cultivation of crops and raising of animals.
• Pisciculture: Farming or breeding of fish.

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