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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 biology structure and functions of living organisms -ii role of receptors in the mouth types of teeth introduction to human digestive system circulatory system and organs

The study of teeth is called as

  1. Dentistry

  2. Dermatology

  3. Neurology

  4. Cardiology
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The study of teeth generally referred to as dentistry. It is a branch of medicine that involves the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the dentition along with oral cavity, including the oral mucosa, and the adjacent and related structures and tissues of the maxillofacial zone.

Multiple choice evs our skeletal system and the skin bones and movements joints in the human body joints bones

The branch of study dealing with joints is

  1. Osteology

  2. Chondrology

  3. Craniology

  4. Arthrology
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Explanation

Osteology is the study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.

Chondrology is the branch of anatomy that deals with cartilage.
Craniology is the scientific study of the shape and size of the skulls of different human races.
Arthrology is the science concerned with the study of anatomy, function, dysfunction and treatment of joints and articulations.
Hence, Arthrology is the branch of science dealing with the study of joints.

Multiple choice evs - i issues of the environment eco-system and its destruction ecology and ecosystem ecology and ecosysytem

Study of inter-relationships between a species/individual and its environment in all stages of its life cycle is

  1. Synecology

  2. Autecology

  3. Forest Ecology

  4. Ecology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Autecology is the study of the ecology of a single individual or species in relation to its environment. Synecology, by contrast, is the study of groups of organisms or communities.

Multiple choice commercial applications issues of the environment eco-system and its destruction ecology and ecosystem ecology and ecosysytem

Applied and basic aspects of environmental science require a solid foundation in

  1. Anthropogenic

  2. Natural Sciences

  3. Multi-disciplinary nature

  4. All of Above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that relies on the principles of natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, geology) to understand environmental systems.

Multiple choice biology strategies for enhancement in food production common modes of vegetative propagation plant breeding for food production tissue culture

Cryobiology deals with

  1. Temperature effect

  2. Physiology

  3. Anatomy

  4. Characteristics of biomolecule
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Explanation
Physiology is the scientific study of normal function in living systems. 
Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.

Cryobiology is the branch of biology that studies the effects of low temperatures on living things within Earth's cryosphere or in science. 
So, the correct answer is 'temperature effect'

Multiple choice botany the mitotic cell cycle chromosome and its structure chromosome nucleus and chromosome

Study of _________ helps in the determination of phylogeny and taxonomy.

  1. Chromosomes

  2. Cytoplasm

  3. Nucleoplasm

  4. Sarcoplasm
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Explanation

Chromosomes contain the genetic material that is conserved and modified over evolutionary time. By comparing chromosome structures and gene sequences, scientists can determine evolutionary relationships (phylogeny) and classify organisms (taxonomy).

Multiple choice botany classification of plants common diseases in humans epidemics transmission of diseases

The study of Fungi is called

  1. Phycology

  2. Plant pathology

  3. Systematics

  4. Mycology
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Explanation

Fungi are a subsection of eukaryotes. Fungi are heterotrophs, which means they consume other organic products. Types of fungi include both molds and yeasts. Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans as a source for tinder, traditional medicine, food, and entheogens, as well as their dangers, such as toxicity or infection.

So, the correct answer is 'Mycology'

Multiple choice botany biodiversity and classification common diseases in humans epidemics transmission of diseases

Mycology (Mycetology) is a branch which deals with the study of

  1. Viruses

  2. Algae

  3. Bacteria

  4. Fungi
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Explanation

Mycology means 'mykes' meaning mushroom and 'logos' meaning discourse.Mycology had another name mycetology and involves the study of fungi.
Humans have been using fungi for thousand of years but it was in the 19th century that fungi was studied for the invasion into plant and animal tissues.   

Multiple choice botany biodiversity and classification common diseases in humans epidemics transmission of diseases

Study of fungi is known as 

  1. Phycology

  2. Mycology

  3. Palynology

  4. Bryology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi along with their genetic and biochemical properties is called mycology. It also involves the study of their use to humans as a source of medicine and food. It combines with algae and fungi to form lichens. It also associate with root to form mycorrhiza.

Thus the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice chemistry chemistry in daily life antimicrobials and antifertility drugs therapeutic action of different classes of drugs drugs and their classification

Paul Ehrlich promoted which activity in chemists?

  1. Studying the relationship between structure and metabolism.

  2. Studying the relationship between structure and reaction.

  3. Studying the relationship between structure and mechanism.

  4. Studying the relationship between structure and activity.
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Explanation

Paul Ehrlich promoted chemists "to study the relationship between structure and activity".
He himself worked on azo dyes, containing $-N=N-$ linkage similar to $-As=As-$ linkage in Salvarsan.