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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 different ecosystems eco-system and its destruction ecology and ecosystem ecology and ecosysytem

The scientists who study ecosystems are called

  1. Ecologists

  2. Economists

  3. Engineers

  4. Environmentalists
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The study of the ecosystem is called "ecology'. The scientists who study the ecosystem are called "ecologists."

Arthur Tansley, who coined the term ecosystem, is known as the first ecologist.
So the correct option is A.

Multiple choice evs the unique world of insects and animals sleeping time animal senses sense organs in animals sense organs in humans

What is otorhinolaryngology?

  1. Care of ear

  2. Study of larynx

  3. Study of ear and larynx

  4. Study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat
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D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Otorhinolaryngology is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the conditions of the ear, nose and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck. It is also called as otolaryngology. Otorhinolaryngologist treats the disease of the ear, nose, throat, base of the skull and for the surgical management of cancers and benign tumours of the head and neck. Hence, otorhinolaryngology is the study of disease of the ear, nose and throat.
  • So, the correct answer is 'study of disease of the ear, nose and throat'.
Multiple choice bio-chemistry cell-the basic unit of life introduction to cell discovery and cell theory cell discovery cell discovery and cell theory cell as structural and functional unit

The branch which deals with the study of cell structure and function is known as

  1. Histology

  2. Ecology

  3. Morphology

  4. Cytology
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cytology is the branch of science which, deals with the study of form, structure, and contents of cells as observed under the microscope. The term was coined by Hertwig in 1893. Cytology has enormous application in genetics, biomedical research etc. It is used for diagnosis and screening of various diseases. It can also be for the study of the genetic composition of a living organism.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry cell-the basic unit of life introduction to cell discovery and cell theory cell discovery cell discovery and cell theory cell as structural and functional unit

The branch of biology dealing with structures, function and reproduction of cell is

  1. Physiology

  2. Anatomy

  3. Histology

  4. Cell Biology
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cell biology is a scientific study of the cells. It is concerned with the physiological properties, structure, the organelles it contains, interactions with the environment, life cycle, division and death of the cell. It is associated with the morphological and molecular level of the cell.

Multiple choice botany taxonomy and systematic botany taxonomy and systematics systematics of living world kingdom plantae plant taxonomy classification of biodiversity

The branch dealing with classification is

  1. Genetics

  2. Ecology

  3. Taxonomy

  4. Nomenclature
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Genetics is the study of genes, its variation and heredity in organisms. Ecology is the study of the relationship of organisms with one another and with the environment. 
The branch of science dealing with classification of organisms is called as taxonomy.  
Nomenclature is a particular system of naming an individual.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Taxonomy'.
Multiple choice botany taxonomy and systematic botany taxonomy and systematics systematics of living world kingdom plantae plant taxonomy classification of biodiversity

The branch dealing with classification is

  1. Genetics

  2. Ecology

  3. Taxonomy

  4. Nomenclature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Classification of living organisms is covered under the branch "Taxonomy". The word taxonomy was coined by a Swiss Botanist, AP De Candolle who also devised a natural system of classification for plants. Nomenclature is the system of naming organisms scientifically following certain rules laid down by ICBN and ICZN.
So, the correct answer is, 'Taxonomy'.
Multiple choice botany taxonomy and systematic botany taxonomy and systematics systematics of living world kingdom plantae plant taxonomy classification of biodiversity

A person who studies the origin, evolution and variations in plants and also about the classification is referred to as 

  1. Taxonomist

  2. Zoologist

  3. Agriculturist

  4. Botanist
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • A person who studies the origin, evolution and variations in plants and also about the classification is referred as a taxonomist
  • A person who studies about the characteristics, habits and habitats of animals is referred to be as a zoologist
  • A person who studies about cultivation of crops, and their techniques is referred as an agriculturist
  • A person who studies in detail about plants is called as botanist
  • So, the correct option is 'Taxonomist'.
Multiple choice botany taxonomy and systematic botany taxonomy and systematics systematics of living world kingdom plantae plant taxonomy classification of biodiversity

Branch connected with nomenclature, identification and classification is

  1. Ecology

  2. Taxonomy

  3. Morphology

  4. Physiology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Taxonomy is a branch of biological science involved with classifying organisms based on characteristics they share in common. Using morphological, behavioural, genetic and biochemical observations, taxonomists identify, describe and arrange species into a hierarchical system of groups.

Multiple choice botany taxonomy and systematic botany taxonomy and systematics systematics of living world kingdom plantae plant taxonomy classification of biodiversity

Branch connected with nomenclature, identification and classification is 

  1. Ecology

  2. Taxonomy

  3. Morphology

  4. Physiology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Taxonomy is the classification of living organisms into different taxa based on their characteristics. The three main objectives of Taxonomy are Identification, Nomenclature, and Classification. Biological taxonomy was started by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.
So, the correct option is 'Taxonomy'.
Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence meaning and factors of business environment dimensions of business environment business environment and its dimensions business environment

Research which is pro-actively carried out for a specific purpose is called ________.

  1. primary research

  2. secondary research

  3. active scanning

  4. creative destructions
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Research which is pro-actively carried out for a specific purpose is called primary research. It helps to acquire data to serve the specific purpose. Primary research generally obtains information from the direct sources,

Multiple choice business organisation management - nature, significance and scope management as an art, science and profession management as art, science and profession comparison of business, profession and employment levels and functions of management management functions functions and levels of management

Science is a systematized body of knowledge that explains certain general truths or the operation of general laws.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the standard definition of science as a systematized body of knowledge. It focuses on general truths and the operation of laws.

Multiple choice

A person who studies the spread of disease is an...

  1. Endocrinologist

  2. Epidemiologist

  3. Botanist

  4. Geneticist
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B Correct answer
Explanation

An epidemiologist is a scientist who studies the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems.

Multiple choice

The growing of food is called?

  1. foodology

  2. agriculture

  3. agricology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture is the science and practice of farming, including the cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Multiple choice

Entomology is the science that studies

  1. Behavior of human beings

  2. Insects

  3. he origin and history of technical and scientific terms

  4. The formation of rocks
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Entomology is the scientific study of insects.