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Biology and Science Terminology

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Science terminology forms the foundation of understanding various biological and physical disciplines. This practice hub features questions on the specific study fields, names of scientific branches, and essential definitions. These questions frequently appear in general science sections of competitive exams.

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Biology and Science Terminology Questions

Multiple choice

Dendrochronology is the

  1. study of seasonal activity of cambium

  2. determination of nature of annual rings

  3. study of seasonal behaviour of plants that is governed by endogenous rhythm

  4. determination of age of trees by counting annual rings

  5. -
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating, is the scientific method of dating that is based on the analysis of patterns of tree rings, also known as growth rings or annual rings.

Multiple choice

Study of cells in all aspects is :

  1. Cytotaxonomy

  2. Cytology

  3. Cell biology

  4. Cytochemistry

  5. Cytohistology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Study of cell structure, function and all the related chemistry and genetics.

Multiple choice

Entomology is the scientific study of

  1. internal organs

  2. word meanings

  3. insects

  4. trees
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the branch of zoology specifically dedicated to the study of insects.

Multiple choice

Orology is the study of...

  1. Stamps

  2. Flags

  3. Mountains

  4. Languages
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Orology is the scientific study of mountains and their features.

Multiple choice

Mycology is the study of what?

  1. Yourself

  2. The heart

  3. Music

  4. Fungi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, taxonomy, and use to humans.