Biology · Science General

Diversity in Living Organisms

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The diversity in living organisms deals with the classification of life forms into various kingdoms and phyla. This topic covers specific traits of bacteria, animal body cavities, and structural adaptations for survival. These fundamentals are crucial for biology sections in medical entrance and state board exams.

Animal phyla characteristicsBacteria and flagellaBiological adaptationsKingdom Animalia classificationBody cavity typesExtinct organism subphylaJawless animals identification

Diversity in Living Organisms Questions

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. more

  2. just like

  3. similar

  4. better
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

We cannot fit in 'just like' because of the used of the preposition 'to'. Hence, they are similar to ours.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. Also

  2. Meanwhile

  3. However

  4. Since
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Although there are a lot of similarities, they cannot speak like us. The contrast needs use of 'however'.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. distant

  2. less

  3. most

  4. closest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chimpanzee most nearly matches man.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of pectoral fins?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The great white shark is one of the most recognisable sharks in the world. The only shark larger than a great white is the whale shark. Great white sharks have been found in each of the world's oceans. Even though they have been spotted in waters as shallow as three feet (one metre) deep, these sharks spend most of their time in deep coastal waters. One of the most noticeable features of the great white is the dorsal fin which rises out of the water when a great white swims near the surface of the  ocean. The fins on other side of the shark are called pectoral fins and they help to direct the shark closer to the surface or deeper into sea. The shark’s tail is powered by very strong muscles. It sweeps the tail side to side and can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour (24 kilometres per hour). White sharks have never been kept in captivity for longer than 7 months; so scientists are unsure how long they live. It is believed that their life span is almost 30 years. The great white shark is the most feared predator of the ocean, by people and by sea creatures alike!

  1. To help it in stay on the surface

  2. To help its movement in deep waters

  3. To help it gain speed

  4. To help it remain near the surface
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

These fins ‘direct the shark closer to the surface or deeper into sea’. ‘Direct’ indicates movement, not stay.

Multiple choice

The observation of the recent studies about tropical birds is that

  1. compass sense alone cannot explain how birds navigate the ocean

  2. magnetite found in the bird�s head aids them in navigation

  3. migrants determine their geographic position on Earth by celestial navigation

  4. birds can keep trail of time without any sensory cues from the external world
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

�Recent research suggests that cells in the bird's head contain magnetite, an iron oxide crystal that aligns with magnetic north like a tiny compass needle.� gives us the answer.

Multiple choice

Protozoa have a limited size because

  1. they have an intestine which does not allow higher absorption

  2. they have degenerated growth hormones

  3. they have a permeable limiting membrane which prevents the animals from growing beyond a certain size

  4. they are alive for a very less time period
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Protozoa are a cellular animals of small size, they have a permeable limiting membrane which prevents the animals from growing beyond a certain size, and it precludes the formation of structures which will give strength and rigidity necessary for a large size. 

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. distant

  2. less

  3. most

  4. closest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chimpanzee most nearly matches man.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. more

  2. just like

  3. similar

  4. better
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

We cannot fit in 'just like' because of the used of the preposition 'to'. Hence, they are similar to ours.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. conditions

  2. respects

  3. types

  4. factors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In many areas or ways, the resemblance can be noted.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. Also

  2. Meanwhile

  3. However

  4. Since
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Although there are a lot of similarities, they cannot speak like us. The contrast needs use of 'however'.