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• Geochemistry focuses on the chemical elements and compounds in Earth materials.
• It helps to understand rocks, minerals, and soil composition.

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• Dermatology: Study of skin.
• It involves the study of health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails, and membranes.

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• Agrostology: Study of Grasses
• Hematology: Study of blood
• Agronomy: Study of soil management and crop production
• Odontology: Study of teeth
• Arthrology: Study of joints
• Nephrology: Study of kidneys

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• The scientific study of different aspects of plants is called botany.
• Plant biology or Phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology.

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• Study of soil is called Pedology
• Study of grasses is called Agrostology
• Study of food is called Bromatology
• Study of cells is called Cytology
• Study of animals is called Zoology
• Study of skin is called Dermatology
• Study of insects is called Entomology
• Study of eggs is called Oology
• Study of earthquakes is called Seismology
• Study of viruses is called Virology
• Study of bacteria is called Bacteriology
• Study of the heart is called Cardiology 
• Study of fermentation is called Zymology

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• In human comfort terms, temperature above 37°C is generally considered hot weather.
• 37°C is also close to normal human body temperature, so higher values feel uncomfortable.
• In many regions, temperatures above this level indicate heat stress conditions.

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• Anthropology is the scientific study of human beings.
• It covers all humans across time, including past, present, and future societies.
• It studies culture, evolution, behavior, and social life of humans everywhere.

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• Battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
• Batteries work by using a galvanic cell.
• It is an electrochemical device made up of two electrodes and an electrolyte solution.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Ethnology (Branch of Anthropology) is the study of people, cultures, customs, and traditions.
• It compares different societies to understand human behavior and cultural development.

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• Sociology – Study of society and social relationships
• Psychology – Study of human mind and behavior

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Greenhouse walls are traditionally and usually made of glass.
• Glass: Traditional, durable, and provides maximum sunlight.

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• An anion is a negative charge (or negatively charged ion).
• The 'n' in anion stands for negative
• Formed when non-metal gains electrons.
• They gain one or more than one electron.
• Formation: Gained electrons.
• Attracted to the anode (positively charged electrode).
• Generally larger than their parent atoms. 

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Cations are ions that are positively charged

Last updated 15-03-2026

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• Mitochondria are cell organelles responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) through cellular respiration. 
• They are called the “Powerhouse of the cell” because they provide the energy required for all cellular activities.
• Mitochondria have their own DNA and ribosomes, allowing them to replicate independently.

Last verified on 14-03-2026