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

The ascending or descending arrangement of taxonomic categories is called as.

  1. Classification

  2. Taxonomy

  3. Hierarchy

  4. Key
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hierarchy of categories is the classification of organisms in a definite sequence of categories(taxonomic categories) in a descending order starting from kingdom and reaching upto species or an ascending order from species of kingdom.

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

The scientific name of banyan is written as Ficus benghalensis L. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this?

  1. Letter L. signifies Latin language

  2. The name should be written reverse with benghalensis preceding Ficus

  3. Letter L. signifies the taxonomist Linnaeus

  4. Benghalensis is a generic name
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In binomial nomenclature, the first or generic word starts with a capital letter while the second word or specific epithet starts with a small letter. The name of taxonomist appears after the specific epithet, i.e., at the end of the biological name and is written in abbreviated form, e.g., Ficus benghalensis L., indicates that this species was first described by Linnaeus.

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

___________ is a life process that is not essential for an individual's survival but for survival of the species.

  1. Growth

  2. Reproduction

  3. Respiration

  4. Nutrition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Reproduction is a biological process in which an organism produces young ones (offspring) of the same species. It is one of the most important characteristic of the living organisms. Reproduction is essential for the survival of species but not for the survival of individuals.
So, the correct answer is 'Reproduction'.
Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

All living organisms are linked to one another because.

  1. They have common genetic material of the same type

  2. They share common genetic material but to varying degrees

  3. All have common cellular organisation

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All organisms share common genetic material, i.e., DNA and RNA. However, it can vary to certain degrees.

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

One-celled organisms can respond to stimuli.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Response to stimuli also known as sensitivity is shown by all the living organisms whether it is unicellular or multicellular. This is essential for one-celled organisms for their survival. For example, if a unicellular organism is exposed to a chemical, it will react either by producing another chemical or by moving away from the stimulus to survive. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

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

The term 'taxon' is used for __________________.

  1. The ranks of species and genus

  2. The ranks up to phylum

  3. The species epithet only

  4. Any rank of taxonomic hierarchy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Taxon is a unit of classification which may represent any level of grouping of organisms based on certain easily observable common characteristics. Mayr $(1964)$ has defined taxon to be a taxonomic group of any rank that is sufficiently distinct to be worthy of being assigned to a definite category.

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

Multiple Choice Questions
Which of the following organisms breeds only once in life time?

  1. Bamboo

  2. Oysters

  3. Pelagic fishes

  4. Birds

  5. Mammals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A few plants exhibits unusual flowering phenomenon. Bamboo species is one of them, which produces flower once in their life time, generally after 50-100 years. They produce large number of fruits and die

So, the correct option is 'Bamboo'

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

Which one of the following constitutes the two best reasons for .distinguishing the living from the non-living?

  1. Reproduction and locomotion

  2. Respiration and excertion

  3. Growth and locomotion

  4. Irritability and locomotion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Respiration and excretion are two exclusive properties of living being ,whereas locomotion can be seen in non living organism owing to certain factors liike wind, water etc. So, the correct option is B. ( Respiration and excertion )

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

Metabolism is 
A) Total of all the chemical reactions accuring in the body of organisms
B) Observed even outside the body in a test tube
C) Not observed in non-living objects

  1. A only

  2. C only

  3. AC only

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

A sequence of biochemical reactions occur in the living organisms is called Metabolism. it is the life-sustaining process occurs in the living organism and always takes place in the living organism. Metabolism can be demonstrated out side the living body. They do not occur in the non living body.

So, the correct option is 'ABC'.