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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 botany plant tissues introduction to tissue tissues - "the teams of workers" introduction to tissues

Study of tissue/microscopic anatomy is termed as

  1. Ecology

  2. Cytology

  3. Histology

  4. Anatomy
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Explanation

  1. Ecology is the branch of biology that deals with the relation of organism to one another and its surrounding
  2. Cytology is the branch of biology that deals with the structure of a cell.
  3. Histology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of microscopic anatomy or tissue.
  4. Anatomy is the branch of biology deals with the internal structure of an organism.
So, the correct answer is 'Histology'

Multiple choice biology water absorption and ascent of sap in plants transport of water across plants habit of plants plant classifications

If a biologist is to nomenclate a similar species, he will study.

  1. Syntype

  2. Isotype

  3. Neotype

  4. Paratype
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Explanation

Isotype (in plant scientific classification) A plant example that is a copy of or fundamentally the same as the sort example and can be utilized as a source of perspective example if the sort example is lost.

So, the correct option is 'Isotype'.

Multiple choice biology the living world of plants parts of flower and its functions flower to flower parts of a flower

Study of flowers is

  1. Anthology

  2. Phenology

  3. Floriculture

  4. Agrostology
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Explanation

  1.  Anthology is the published collection of writings.
  2. Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomenon in relation to climate plant and animal life.
  3. Floriculture is the branch of biology that deals with the study of a flower.
  4. Agrostology is the branch of botany that deals with grasses.
So, the correct answer is 'Floriculture'

Multiple choice

Environmental Science Includes Which of the Following?

  1. Biology

  2. Physics

  3. Chemistry

  4. All of the Above
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Explanation

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that integrates physical, biological, and information sciences to study the environment and solve environmental problems.

Multiple choice commercial applications generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) distinction between accounting and book-keeping distinction between book-keeping and accounting meaning and objectives of accounting

Book keeping is ________.

  1. science

  2. art

  3. both A & B

  4. literature
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Explanation

Book keeping is the science and art of recording transactions in money or money's worth so accurately and systematically that the true state of a businessman's affairs can be carefully ascertained. 

Multiple choice evs mud and stones importance of soil in agriculture soil - formation, profile and properties soil as a natural resource

Which of the following pairs is mismatch?

  1. Pedology - Study of soil

  2. Physiology - Study of processes and functions of life

  3. Kinesiology - Study of fossils

  4. Limnology - Study of fresh water ecosystems
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Explanation

  • Pedology is the study of soils in their natural environment. It is one of two main branches of soil science.
  • Physiology is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions and processes of living organisms and their parts.
  • Kinesiology is the scientific study of human or non-human body movement. Kinesiology addresses the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological dynamic principles and mechanisms of movement.
  • Limnology is the study of the biological, chemical, and physical features of lakes and other bodies of fresh water.
So, the correct answer is 'Kinesiology - Study of fossils'.

Multiple choice evs mud and stones importance of soil in agriculture soil - formation, profile and properties soil as a natural resource

Pedology is science of

  1. Earth

  2. Soil

  3. Diseases

  4. Pollution
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Explanation

Pedology is the study of soils in their natural environment. It is one of two main branches of soil science, the other being edaphology. Pedology deals with pedogenesis, soil morphology, and soil classification, while edaphology studies the way soils influence plants, fungi, and other living things. The quantitative branch of pedology is called pedometrics. Hence, pedology is the science of soil.

So, the correct answer is 'soil'.

Multiple choice evs mud and stones importance of soil in agriculture soil - formation, profile and properties soil as a natural resource

Edaphology is

  1. Study of snakes

  2. Study of amphibians

  3. Study of elephants

  4. Study of soils
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Explanation

Edaphology is concerned with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants. It includes the study of how soil influences humankind's use of land for plant growth as well as man's overall use of the land. It is one of two main divisions of soil science, the other being pedology. Hence, edaphology is the study of soils.

So, the correct answer is 'Study of soils'.

Multiple choice botany biotechnology: general introduction microbiology: organisms in industry biotechnology commercial applications of biotechnology

Xenobiotics is

  1. Study of waste from bacteria.

  2. Study of fungi in biotechnology.

  3. Degradation of dead bacteria.

  4. Study of waste from non-biological systems.
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Explanation

A xenobiotic is a foreign chemical substance found within an organism that is not normally naturally produced by or expected to be present within that organism. The term xenobiotics is often used in the context of pollutants such as dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls and their effect on the biota, because xenobiotics are understood as substances foreign to an entire biological system, i.e., artificial substances, which did not exist in nature before their synthesis by humans. 

Multiple choice biomacromolecules biotechnology cell biology and biotechnology biomolecules biology

Study of physico-chemical nature of bio-molecules is

  1. Biochemistry

  2. Physiology

  3. Oenology

  4. Biotechnology.
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Explanation

Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms It focuses on understanding how biological molecules give rise to the processes that occur within living cells and between cells which in turn relates greatly to the study and understanding of tissues, organs, and organism structure and function. Biochemical processes give rise to the complexity of life. Hence, the study of the physicochemical nature of bio-molecules is biochemistry.

So, the correct answer is 'biochemistry'.

Multiple choice evs a treat for mosquito algae: benefits and harmful effects basics of algae types of microorganisms

Phycology deals with study of

  1. Algae

  2. Fungi

  3. Microbes

  4. Bryophytes
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Explanation

Phycology is the scientific study of algae. Phycology or Algology is a branch of life science and often is regarded as a sub-discipline of botany. Algae are important as primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. Hence, the phycology deals with the study of algae.

So, the correct answer is 'algae'.

Multiple choice zoology classification of living beings hierarchy of classification different types of classifications introduction to classification of living organisms

_________ is the branch of science dealing with identification, nomenclature and classification of organisms.

  1. Morphology

  2. Anatomy

  3. Ecology

  4. Taxonomy
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Explanation

Taxonomy (taxis-arrangement, nomos-law) is defined as the science dealing with identification, nomenclature and classification of organisms. The term taxonomy was given by de Candolle $(1813)$.

Multiple choice origin of universe universe and organic evolution biology

Study of impact of extra-terrestrial environments on organisms belonging to earth is component of

  1. Ecology

  2. Cosmology

  3. Exobiology

  4. Ethnology.
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Explanation

Exobiology, also known as astrobiology, is the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe, including the impact of extra-terrestrial environments on life.

Multiple choice origin of universe universe and organic evolution biology

Archaeology and linguistics are constituents of

  1. Ethology

  2. Ethnology

  3. Anthropometry

  4. Anthropology.
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Explanation

Anthropology is the broad study of humans, which includes subfields like archaeology (the study of human history through artifacts) and linguistics (the study of language).

Multiple choice sexual reproduction in flowering plants reproduction - the generating system reproduction sexual reproduction biology reproductive health of humans need of family planning reproductive health problems cell division in embryo development division for growth and reproduction reproductive health

Study of pollen grains is?

  1. Palynology

  2. Palaeontology

  3. Palaeobotany

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Palynology is the scientific study of pollen grains and spores, both living and fossilized.