Botany Basics

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Which Greek word does the term 'Botany' originate from?

  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Botane (correct)
  • Ecology

Who is known as the 'Father of Botany'?

  • Theophrastus (correct)
  • Pedanius Dioscorides
  • AMLLorando
  • Hippocrates

During which century did the search for knowledge in the field of Botany temporarily become stagnant?

  • 17th century (correct)
  • 19th century
  • 18th century
  • Pre-17th century

Which city was known for its botanical illustrations and contributions to the field of Botany in the third century B.C?

<p>Alexandria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book by Pedanius Dioscorides contained information about 600 plants and their derived medicines?

<p>De Materia Medica (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Botany. Greek word: Botane Meaning ‘grass’, ‘fodder’ or ‘pasture’ ______

<p>physiology ecology structure genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Theophrastus is known as the ‘Father of ______’

<p>Botany</p> Signup and view all the answers

City of Alexandria in the ______ century B.C was known for its botanical illustrations and contributions to the field of Botany

<p>third</p> Signup and view all the answers

De Materia Medica (On Medical Material) by Pedanius Dioscorides contained information about 600 plants and their derived ______

<p>medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the 17th century, the search for knowledge in the field of Botany temporarily became ______

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