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101.

Archaebacteria can survive in extreme conditions because of the ________(a) complex metabolic reactions in their body(b) fact that they are the oldest life forms on the earth(c) rigid cell wall they have(d) double membrane nucleusI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Biological Classification topic in section Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Right ANSWER is (c) rigid cell wall they have

For explanation I WOULD say: Archaebacteria have a rigid cell wall which helps them to SURVIVE in extreme conditions LIKE high salt concentration (halophiles) and very high temperature (thermophiles).

102.

Which among the following are incorrect about Mycoplasma?(a) It has rigid cell wall(b) It adopts parasitic mode of nutrition(c) It is present in urogenital tract and blood smears(d) Mycoplasma is the smallest living cellI had been asked this question at a job interview.Enquiry is from Biological Classification topic in portion Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Correct answer is (a) It has RIGID cell wall

To EXPLAIN: Mycoplasma has no cell wall. It is parasite and is present in urogenital tract and blood smears. They are the SMALLEST living cells and are capable of causing DISEASES.

103.

Which among the following is a major disadvantage of the Linnaeus and Aristotle’s classification?(a) It is based on the morphological characteristics(b) These classifications resulted in organisms that are of completely different in the same group(c) It considered the evolutionary relationships of the organisms(d) They managed to include almost every organism in their classificationThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.Query is from Classification of Organisms by Aristotle and Linnaeus topic in portion Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

Answer» CORRECT option is (B) These CLASSIFICATIONS resulted in organisms that are of completely different in the same group

Easiest explanation: Linnaeus and Aristotle’s classification is based on the morphological characteristics of the plants and animals. This classification resulted in classification of organisms like fungi and humans that completely different in the same group.
104.

Asexual spores in Ascomycetes are called as _______(a) Ascospores(b) Conidia(c) Sporangiospores(d) AeciosporesI got this question in an online interview.The query is from Biological Classification topic in portion Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT answer is (B) Conidia

Explanation: Asexual spores in Ascomycetes are called Conidia and are produced exogenously by CONIDIOCARPS. Sexual spores in Ascomycetes are called ASCOSPORES and are produced endogenously in asci present inside Ascocarps.
105.

Symbiosis between honey bee and flowers is an example of _________(a) Obligative symbiosis(b) Facultative symbiosis(c) Commensalism(d) ParasitismThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.I'd like to ask this question from Biological Classification topic in chapter Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Right answer is (a) Obligative symbiosis

Easy EXPLANATION: In obligative symbiosis, both the organisms get benefitted and this symbiosis is necessary for both of their SURVIVAL. Symbiotic RELATIONSHIP between HONEY bee and flowers is necessary for their survival because honey BEES needs nectar from flowers and in turn help flowers with pollination.

106.

All fungi are multi-cellular.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in my homework.My enquiry is from Biological Classification topic in chapter Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Right choice is (B) False

The explanation is: All FUNGI are multi-cellular except yeast. Yeast is the only unicellular fungi. Yeast BELONG to Ascomycetes and are sometimes multi-cellular by FORMATION of SLENDER thread like structures called hyphae.

107.

Euglenoids are flexible due to ___________(a) Pellicle(b) Pectin(c) Chitin(d) CortexThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from Biological Classification topic in chapter Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Right option is (a) PELLICLE

The explanation: Euglenoids have a protein rich layer called pellicle which MAKES their body flexible. Euglenoids have two flagella that HELP in their movement. Euglena CHANGES its body shape during its movement and this phenomenon called as METABOLY is possible due to pellicle.

108.

Protists are unicellular eukaryotes.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question during an interview.This key question is from Biological Classification in division Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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The CORRECT OPTION is (b) False

To EXPLAIN I would say: All the unicellular eukaryotes are placed in Protista. But all PROTISTS are not unicellular. There are few protists that are multi-cellular. But all the protists are EUKARYOTIC organisms.

109.

Chlamydomanas is grouped under________(a) Monera(b) Protista(c) Plantae(d) FungiThis question was posed to me in examination.I'd like to ask this question from Whittaker’s Classification of Organisms topic in division Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (b) Protista

To explain I would SAY: CHLAMYDOMANAS is a unicellular organism and so came under the category of Protista. Whittaker’s classification managed in grouping all the unicellular organisms under the category of Protista.
110.

Classification of organisms by Linnaeus and Aristotle didn’t include many organisms.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in class test.My question is from Classification of Organisms by Aristotle and Linnaeus in division Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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The correct choice is (a) True

Explanation: Classification of organisms by Linnaeus and ARISTOTLE didn’t include MANY organisms like fungi, BACTERIA and viruses into either of the kingdoms. Instead they were FORCED to COME under either of these.

111.

Cell wall in fungi is made up of ________(a) Chitin(b) Cellulose(c) Amino acids(d) ProteinsThe question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Whittaker’s Classification of Organisms topic in division Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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The CORRECT answer is (a) Chitin

The best explanation: CELL wall in fungi is made up of chitin. In plants, the cell wall is made up of Cellulose. Whittaker’s classification managed to consider the nature of cell wall which resulted in Fungi and Plants forming TWO DIFFERENT kingdoms.

112.

Which among the following is incorrect about Basidiomycetes?(a) Basidiomycetes is also called as Club fungi(b) Basidiomycetes grow on soil, tree logs and plants(c) Mucor, Puccina and Puff balls are examples of Basidiomycetes(d) Basidiospores are sexual spores in BasidiomycetesThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I need to ask this question from Biological Classification topic in section Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

Answer» CORRECT choice is (C) Mucor, Puccina and Puff balls are examples of Basidiomycetes

To EXPLAIN I would say: Muccor is an example of Phycomycetes. Basidiomycetes are also CALLED as Club fungi. Basidiomycetes grow on soil, TREE logs and plants. Basidiospores are sexual spores in Basidiomycetes.
113.

Scientific name of common mushroom is ______(a) Albugo(b) Agaricus bisporus(c) Stolonifer(d) MuccidaeThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.My question is from Biological Classification topic in chapter Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Right choice is (b) Agaricus bisporus

For explanation: Agaricus bisporus is the binomial NOMENCLATURE of the mushroom. Mushroom belongs to the DIVISION of BASIDIOMYCETES and class of Agaricomycetes. It belongs to the family AGARICACEAE and order Agaricales.

114.

Why do you think that food is protected from fungi when stored in refrigerator?(a) Fungi doesn’t grow in warm conditions(b) Refrigerator provides dry and cold conditions that don’t let fungi grow(c) Refrigerator contains CFC gas that is toxic and doesn’t let fungi to grow(d) Since the device works with electricity which doesn’t let fungus to growThe question was posed to me during a job interview.Query is from Biological Classification in section Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (b) Refrigerator provides dry and cold CONDITIONS that don’t let fungi grow

For explanation I would say: Fungi grow in MOIST and warm conditions. Refrigerator provides dry and cold conditions that prevent fungal GROWTH. Therefore food stored in refrigerator doesn’t get ROTTEN.

115.

Pencillium belongs to _________(a) Ascomycetes(b) Phycomycetes(c) Basidiomycetes(d) DeuteromycetesThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Question is taken from Biological Classification in chapter Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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The correct answer is (a) Ascomycetes

For explanation I would SAY: Pencillium belongs to Ascomycetes. Other well-known examples of Ascomycetes comprise of yeast, ASPERGILLUS and Neurospora. Pencillium is also used in preparation of drugs LIKE PENICILLIN.

116.

Diatoms are grouped under _________(a) Chrysophytes(b) Protozoans(c) Dianoflagelletes(d) EuglenoidsThis question was addressed to me in unit test.The query is from Biological Classification topic in portion Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Correct answer is (a) Chrysophytes

The BEST EXPLANATION: Diatoms are grouped under Chrysophytes. Chrysophytes COMPRISE of golden algae, diatoms and plant LIKE protists etc. It’s because of the golden-yellow color of the species they are named as Chrysophytes.

117.

In Whittaker’s 5 kingdom classification, all the unicellular organisms are categorised under ________(a) Protista(b) Monera(c) Porifera(d) AnimalsThe question was posed to me in quiz.The question is from Whittaker’s Classification of Organisms in chapter Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Right answer is (c) Porifera

The explanation is: In WHITTAKER’s 5 kingdom CLASSIFICATION, all the unicellular organisms are categorised under PROTISTA. For example, Amoeba, PARAMECIUM, Chlorella and Chlamydomanas fall under the category of Protista.

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Whittaker’s 5 kingdom classification failed to include Viruses.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in homework.The origin of the question is Whittaker’s Classification of Organisms in portion Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

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Right choice is (a) True

The explanation is: Although Whittaker managed to consider cell STRUCTURE, nature of the cell, mode of nutrition and METHOD of reproduction in his classification he FAILED to INCLUDE viruses in his classification.