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What is botany?
What is botany?
- The study of animal life and a branch of biology
- The science of plant life and a branch of biology (correct)
- The study of rocks and minerals
- The study of weather patterns and climate
What is the approximate number of vascular plants studied by botanists?
What is the approximate number of vascular plants studied by botanists?
- 100,000 species
- 700,000 species
- 391,000 species (correct)
- 50,000 species
Where does the term 'botany' originate from?
Where does the term 'botany' originate from?
- Old English term for 'herbs'
- Latin word for 'plants'
- Sanskrit word for 'nature'
- Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) (correct)
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
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Which organisms have traditionally been included in the study of botany?
Which organisms have traditionally been included in the study of botany?
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