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Multiple choice zoology nervous system neural tissue structure of neuron nervous tissues

The largest number of cell bodies of neurons in our body is found in:

  1. brain

  2. tongue

  3. kidneys

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

The largest number of cell bodies of neurons in our body is found in the brain, the human brain has approximately 86 billion neurons.

So, the correct option is 'brain'.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? classification hierarchy hierarchy of classification different types of classifications modern classification system

A taxonomic category refers to ____________.

  1. The basic unit of classification

  2. A rank or level in a taxonomic hierarchy

  3. A group of related organisms able to interbreed

  4. A group of related organisms but unable to interbreed freely
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Each category is referred to as a unit of classification or rank and is commonly called taxon. A taxon is a general term for grouping in a systematic classification. A taxon refers to a group of similar and genetically related individuals having certain characters different from other groups.
Correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? classification hierarchy hierarchy of classification different types of classifications modern classification system

In a taxonomic hierarchy, genus is interpolated between ______________.

  1. Kingdom and Class

  2. Phylum and Order

  3. Order and Species

  4. Family and Species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In biological classification, the taxonomic rank genus is the relative level of a group of genus-group names and species-group names. Therefore, the genus is interpolated between family and species.

So, The correct answer is D.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? classification hierarchy hierarchy of classification different types of classifications modern classification system

In a taxonomic hierarchy, family is interpolated between ________________.

  1. Kingdom and Class

  2. Class and Order

  3. Order and Genus

  4. Class and Genus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
In biological classification, the taxonomic rank family is the relative level of a group of order-group names and genus-group names. Therefore, the family is interpolated between order and genus.
So, The correct answer is C.
Multiple choice zoology why classification? classification hierarchy hierarchy of classification different types of classifications modern classification system

Two animals belong to the same kingdom but different classes. They may belong to the same _______________.

  1. Phylum

  2. Order

  3. Division

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

The Kangaroo and Monkey...Belong To the Kingdom animalia..of Phylum Chordata.-class mammals of sub class Metatheria(kangaroo) and sub class eutheria (monkey).
Correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? classification hierarchy hierarchy of classification different types of classifications modern classification system

Select the incorrect statement out of the following.

  1. All animals belonging to various phyla are assigned to the Kingdom Animalia

  2. As we go higher from species to kingdom, number of common characteristics goes on increasing

  3. Different classes comprising fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals together constitute the Phylum Chordata

  4. Plant order Polymoniales includes the families like Solanaceae and Convolvulaceae based on the vegetative and floral characters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is B.
As we go higher form species to kingdom, number of common characteristics goes on decreasing.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? classification hierarchy hierarchy of classification different types of classifications modern classification system

Select the mismatched pair.

  1. Panthera leo - Belongs to Class Mammalia

  2. Musca domestica - The common house lizard, a reptile

  3. Entamoeba coli - Commonly occurring protozoan in human intestine

  4. Solanum tuberosum - A dicotyledonous plant
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

B is the right answer.
Musca domestica --- is Housefly. Phylum Arthropoda.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? classification hierarchy hierarchy of classification different types of classifications modern classification system

Linnaeus wrote artificial classification of plants in his book. What is the name of his book?

  1. Species plantarum

  2. Systema naturae

  3. Genera plantarum

  4. Origin of species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Linnaeus published his work on plant classification, specifically the sexual system of classification, in 'Species Plantarum' in 1753.