Case Based Questions Test: Biological Classification - NEET MCQ

Linnaeus gave two kingdom classification, which consists of kingdom Plantae and kingdom Animalia. This classification was based on the mode of nutrition, reproduction, presence or absence of cell wall. However, this system had many drawbacks like there was no distinction between eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Then, came the three kingdom classification in which single-celled bacteria and protozoans were kept in kingdom Protista. This system also failed to classify all living organisms into appropriate categories. Finally a five Kingdom classification was proposed by dividing all the organisms into five kingdom and it will be accepted as modern system of classification.

Q. Organisms having characteristic of both plants and animals is :

Linnaeus gave two kingdom classification, which consists of kingdom Plantae and kingdom Animalia. This classification was based on the mode of nutrition, reproduction, presence or absence of cell wall. However, this system had many drawbacks like there was no distinction between eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Then, came the three kingdom classification in which single-celled bacteria and protozoans were kept in kingdom Protista. This system also failed to classify all living organisms into appropriate categories. Finally a five Kingdom classification was proposed by dividing all the organisms into five kingdom and it will be accepted as modern system of classification.

Direction : In the following questions the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements and choose the correct option from the following:

Assertion : The five kingdom classification is based on the mode of nutrition of organisms.

Reason : The organisms are placed in different group based on the cellular organization.

Direction : In the following questions the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements and choose the correct option from the following:

Sarcodines are unicellular, jelly-like protozoa found in fresh or sea water and in moist soil. Their body lacks a periplast. Therefore, they may be naked or covered by a calcareous shell. They usually lack flagella and have temporary protoplasmic outgrowths called pseudopodia. These pseudopodia or false feet help in movement and capturing prey. They include free living forms such as Amoeba or parasitic forms such as Entamoeba. Zoo flagellates ciliates and sporozoans are other groups of protozoan protists. They are all unicellular and heterotrophic. They may be holozoic, saprobic or parasitic.

Q. The basis of protozoan classification is:

Sarcodines are unicellular, jelly-like protozoa found in fresh or sea water and in moist soil. Their body lacks a periplast. Therefore, they may be naked or covered by a calcareous shell. They usually lack flagella and have temporary protoplasmic outgrowths called pseudopodia. These pseudopodia or false feet help in movement and capturing prey. They include free living forms such as Amoeba or parasitic forms such as Entamoeba. Zoo flagellates ciliates and sporozoans are other groups of protozoan protists. They are all unicellular and heterotrophic. They may be holozoic, saprobic or parasitic.

Q. Protozoan group with two nuclei, macronucleus & micronucleus is :

Sarcodines are unicellular, jelly-like protozoa found in fresh or sea water and in moist soil. Their body lacks a periplast. Therefore, they may be naked or covered by a calcareous shell. They usually lack flagella and have temporary protoplasmic outgrowths called pseudopodia. These pseudopodia or false feet help in movement and capturing prey. They include free living forms such as Amoeba or parasitic forms such as Entamoeba. Zoo flagellates ciliates and sporozoans are other groups of protozoan protists. They are all unicellular and heterotrophic. They may be holozoic, saprobic or parasitic.

Q. Which of the following is a flagellated protozoan.

Sarcodines are unicellular, jelly-like protozoa found in fresh or sea water and in moist soil. Their body lacks a periplast. Therefore, they may be naked or covered by a calcareous shell. They usually lack flagella and have temporary protoplasmic outgrowths called pseudopodia. These pseudopodia or false feet help in movement and capturing prey. They include free living forms such as Amoeba or parasitic forms such as Entamoeba. Zoo flagellates ciliates and sporozoans are other groups of protozoan protists. They are all unicellular and heterotrophic. They may be holozoic, saprobic or parasitic.

Q. Which of the following is not the locomotory organ of protozoa.

Sarcodines are unicellular, jelly-like protozoa found in fresh or sea water and in moist soil. Their body lacks a periplast. Therefore, they may be naked or covered by a calcareous shell. They usually lack flagella and have temporary protoplasmic outgrowths called pseudopodia. These pseudopodia or false feet help in movement and capturing prey. They include free living forms such as Amoeba or parasitic forms such as Entamoeba. Zoo flagellates ciliates and sporozoans are other groups of protozoan protists. They are all unicellular and heterotrophic. They may be holozoic, saprobic or parasitic.

Direction : In the following questions the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements and choose the correct option from the following:

Assertion : The heterotrophic protists are found as saprophytes, parasites and predators.

Reason : Heterotrophic protists are eukaryotic and mostly unicellular except few protists.

Lichens are the composite or dual organisms representing a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga. The fungal partner is called mycobiont whereas algal partner is called phycobiont. Algae prepares food for fungi and fungi provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrient and water for its partner. Lichens grow on barren rocks, cooled volcanic lava and icy tundra soils. They can tolerate extreme dessication and are pioneers of rock vegetation. The are very sensitive to air pollution and do not grow in polluted area. They are very good pollution indicators Certain lichens or source of food for grazing animals.

Q. An association of roots of higher plants and fungi is called:

Lichens are the composite or dual organisms representing a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga. The fungal partner is called mycobiont whereas algal partner is called phycobiont. Algae prepares food for fungi and fungi provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrient and water for its partner. Lichens grow on barren rocks, cooled volcanic lava and icy tundra soils. They can tolerate extreme dessication and are pioneers of rock vegetation. The are very sensitive to air pollution and do not grow in polluted area. They are very good pollution indicators Certain lichens or source of food for grazing animals.

Q. Most of the lichens are formed by _____.

Lichens are the composite or dual organisms representing a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga. The fungal partner is called mycobiont whereas algal partner is called phycobiont. Algae prepares food for fungi and fungi provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrient and water for its partner. Lichens grow on barren rocks, cooled volcanic lava and icy tundra soils. They can tolerate extreme desiccation and are pioneers of rock vegetation. The are very sensitive to air pollution and do not grow in polluted area. They are very good pollution indicators Certain lichens or source of food for grazing animals.

Q. Mycobiont and phycobiont are found in ________.

Lichens are the composite or dual organisms representing a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga. The fungal partner is called mycobiont whereas algal partner is called phycobiont. Algae prepares food for fungi and fungi provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrient and water for its partner. Lichens grow on barren rocks, cooled volcanic lava and icy tundra soils. They can tolerate extreme dessication and are pioneers of rock vegetation. The are very sensitive to air pollution and do not grow in polluted area. They are very good pollution indicators Certain lichens or source of food for grazing animals.

Q. Lichens are described as indicators of _____.

Lichens are the composite or dual organisms representing a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga. The fungal partner is called mycobiont whereas algal partner is called phycobiont. Algae prepares food for fungi and fungi provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrient and water for its partner. Lichens grow on barren rocks, cooled volcanic lava and icy tundra soils. They can tolerate extreme desiccation and are pioneers of rock vegetation. The are very sensitive to air pollution and do not grow in polluted area. They are very good pollution indicators Certain lichens or source of food for grazing animals.

Direction : In the following questions the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R) have been put forward. Read both the statements and choose the correct option from the following:

Assertion : Lichens are both algal and fungal cells that act as pollution indicator.

Reason : Lichens grow very fast at the rate of about 2 cm per year.