(A) Entomology
(B) Microbiology
(C) Genetics
(D) None of these
🧠 Explanation:
- Entomology is the study of insects — ❌ Not related to bacteria.
- Genetics deals with genes, heredity, and variation — ❌ Not specific to bacteria.
- Microbiology is the branch of biology that deals with microscopic organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa — ✅ Correct.
- Therefore, bacteria are studied under the branch called Microbiology.
Correct Answer: (B) Microbiology
