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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 zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

Study of form and structure of organisms is

  1. Anatomy

  2. Ecology

  3. Morphology

  4. Taxonomy
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Morphology is a branch of biology dealing with study of form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features. It is a life science dealing with study of structure of organisms and its component parts.
So, the correct answer is 'Morphology'
Multiple choice physics option b: engineering physics buoyancy floatation fluid pressure

The branch of physics which deals with the study of fluids at rest is called :

  1. statistics

  2. hydrostatics

  3. hydrodynamics

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

The branch of physics which deals with the study of fluids at rest is called hydrostatics.

Hydro stands for liquids and statics is for the fluid at rest.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The branch of biology dealing with classification is known as

  1. Physiology

  2. Taxonomy

  3. Paleontology

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

Taxonomy (biology), a branch of science that encompasses the description, identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms.

Physiology is the scientific study of normal function in living systems.
Paleontology is the study of fossils.
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Naming and classification of organisms is known as 

  1. Taxonomy

  2. Cardiology

  3. Neurology

  4. Sociology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. 
Sociology is the scientific study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks and institutions. 
Taxonomy (biology), a branch of science that encompasses the description, identification, nomenclature and classification of organisms. 

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Branch of science dealing with the relation between organisms and surrounding environment is ____________.

  1. Biology

  2. Zoology

  3. Sociology

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

Ecology is the branch of science dealing with the relation between organisms and surrounding environment.

It is always necessary to maintain ecological balance for sustainable development. Over exploitation and mismanagement of water resources will impoverish this resource and cause ecological crisis that may have profound impact on our lives.

Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

The study of the action of drugs is known as 

  1. Pharmacognosy

  2. Pharmacology

  3. Physiology

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

Pharmacology is the branch of the study of drug action, in which considers the site of action of drug, toxicity, side effects on plasma half life concentration, excretory by products, etc.

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Pedology refers to study of

  1. Soil

  2. Population

  3. Fossils

  4. Water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pedology refers to study of soil in their natural environment. Demography refers to study of human population. Paleontology refers to the study of fossils. Hydrology refers to the study of water.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Soil.'

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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'