Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The scientific study of the structure and form of animals and plants
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Morphology.
Correct word: Morphology
Meaning: The scientific study of the structure and form of animals and plants.
Example: The professor specialized in morphology, focusing on the structural differences among species.
Meaning of the other words:
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Biology = the study of living organisms as a whole.
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Botany = the branch of biology dealing specifically with plants.
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Zoology = the branch of biology dealing with animals.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.