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Theophrastus is called the father of:
Question

Theophrastus is called the father of:

A.

Physics

B.

Botany

C.

Chemistry

D.

Zoology

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Botany.
· Theophrastus is known as the father of Botany because of his significant contributions to the classification and description of plants. His works, such as "Historia Plantarum" and "De Causis Plantarum," laid the foundation for the science of botany.
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Physics
The title "father of physics" is often attributed to Isaac Newton or Galileo Galilei for their groundbreaking work in the field.
Chemistry
Antoine Lavoisier is considered the father of modern chemistry due to his work on the law of conservation of mass and the development of the chemical nomenclature.
Zoology
Aristotle is often referred to as the father of zoology for his extensive studies and writings on animal life.

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