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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.

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Diversity in Living Organisms Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following correctly defines the term 'eutheria'?

  1. Egg laying mammals

  2. Quadruple mammals

  3. Pouched mammals

  4. Placental mammals

  5. Warm blooded mammals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Eutheria' means placental mammals. The term 'eutheria' is derived from the fact that the embryo grows inside the uterus and is supplied with nutrients through placenta.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of Hemichordates?

  1. Body is bilaterally symmetrical.

  2. The organisms respire through gill slits.

  3. The organisms are aquatic.

  4. Notochord is limited to anterior region of body.

  5. Body is divided into proboscis, collar and trunk.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hemichordates are marine worm-like animals found in muddy water in coastal areas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of aves?

  1. Endothermic

  2. Four chambered heart

  3. Absence of teeth

  4. Soft and moist body

  5. Hollow bones

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amphibians have moist body due to the presence of mucus glands. However, aves are endothermic animals. They have feathers and scales covering their bodies.