Introduction to Biological Classification

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Introduction to Biological Classification: Overview

This topic consists of various concepts like Biological Classification,Five Kingdom System of Classification,Two Kingdom System of Classification, etc.

Important Questions on Introduction to Biological Classification

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Pick the correct statements:

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Discuss the factors on which Whittaker has based his 5 kingdom classification.

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Select the odd one out giving reasons.

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The term phylum was coined by

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How can we know that organisms belongs to genus?

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Select the correct combination.

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Systema Naturae is the title publication of which of the following scientist?

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All prokaryotic groups are put under _____ kingdom

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In earlier classification (like two kingdoms), which of the following are included in plants?

(1) Bacteria, blue green algae and fungus.

(2) Mosses and fern.

(3) Gymnosperms and angiosperm.

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How many main criteria were used by Whittaker for classification?

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In which year, Whittaker proposed the five kingdom classification?

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Who was the first to attempt a more scientific basis of classification?

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How many kingdoms are there in Whittaker’s system which possess only multicellular and only prokaryotes?

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What is the kingdom system of classification?

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What are the different kingdom system of classification?

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Match column I with column II; choose the answer which gives the correct combination of the two columns:

Column I Column II
A. Monera 1. Dinoflagellates
B. Protista 2. Horsetails
C. Fungi 3. Bacteria
D. Plantae 4. Sponges
E. Animalia 5. Mushrooms

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Phylogenetic classification is based on

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Who proposed the phylogenetic system of classification?