Biological Classification

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Q101
In the light of recent classification of living organisms into three domains of life (bacteria, archaea and eukarya), which one of the following statements is true about archaea?
A Archaea resemble eukarya in all respects
B Archaea have some novel features that are absent in other prokaryotes and eukaryotes
C Archaea completely differ from both prokaryotes and eukaryotes
D Archaea completely differ from prokaryotes
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Archaea (archaebacteria) have some novel features absent in other prokaryotes.

Q102
A system of classification in which a large number of traits are considered is
A artificial system
B synthetic system
C natural system
D phylogenetic system
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) A system based upon a large number of natural characters or traits is natural system of classification.

Q103
Chrysophytes, Euglenoids, Dinoflagellates and Slime moulds are included in the kingdom
A Monera
B Protista
C Fungi
D Animalia
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) All unicellular eukaryotic organisms are included in Protista.

Q104
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A Root knot disease - Meloidogyne javanica
B Smut of bajra - Tolysporium penicillariae
C Covered smut of barley - Ustilago nuda
D Late blight of potato - Phytophthora infestans
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Covered smut of barley is caused by Ustilago hordei, not Ustilago nuda.

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