Biological Classification

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Q21
Viruses that infect bacteria, multiply and cause their lysis, are called
A lysozymes
B lipolytic
C lytic
D lysogenic
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Viruses that cause breakdown of bacterial cell wall are called lytic virus.

Q22
Which one of the following statements is wrong?
A Cyanobacteria are also called blue-green algae
B Golden algae are also called desmids
C Eubacteria are also called false bacteria
D Phycomycetes are also called algal fungi
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Eubacteria are the true bacteria, not false bacteria.

Q23
In which of the animals dimorphic nucleus is found?
A Amoeba proteus
B Trypanosoma gambiense
C Plasmodium vivax
D Paramecium caudatum
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Paramecium has two types of nucleus, a larger macronucleus and a smaller micronucleus.

Q24
There exists a close association between the alga and the fungus within a lichen. The fungus
A provides protection, anchorage and absorption for the alga
B provides food for the alga
C fixes the atmospheric nitrogen for the alga
D releases oxygen for the alga
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution

(a) Fungus forms the body of lichen as well as its attaching and absorbing structures.

Algae performs photosynthesis and provides food to the fungus.

Q25
The chief advantage of encystment to an Amoeba is
A the chance to get rid of accumulated waste products
B the ability to survive during adverse physical conditions
C the ability to live for sometime without ingesting food
D protection from parasites and predators
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Encystment enables the zygote to survive under adverse conditions.

Q26
The most thoroughly studied fact of the known bacteria-plant interactions is the
A cyanobacterial symbiosis with some aquatic ferns
B gall formation on certain angiosperms by Agrobacterium
C nodulation of Sesbania stems by nitrogen fixing bacteria
D plant growth stimulation by phosphate solubilising bacteria
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Gall formation by Agrobacterium has been successfully used in genetic engineering.

Q27
Bacterial leaf blight of rice is caused by a species of
A Xanthomonas
B Pseudomonas
C Alternaria
D Erwinia
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution

(a) Bacterial leaf blight of rice is caused by Xanthomonas.

Q28
Organisms called methanogens are most abundant in a
A sulphur rock
B cattle yard
C polluted stream
D hot spring
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Methanogens are archaebacteria, abundant in cattle yard and paddy fields.

Q29
The cyanobacteria are also referred to as
A protists
B golden algae
C slime moulds
D blue green algae
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Cyanobacteria are also referred to as blue green algae.

Q30
Photosynthetic bacteria have pigments in
A leucoplasts
B chloroplasts
C chromoplasts
D chromatophores
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Chromatophores are internal membrane systems present in photosynthetic prokaryotes containing photosynthetic pigments.

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