Diversity in Living Organisms (9 Science)
Living organisms are classified into different kingdoms based on their characteristics. The binomial nomenclature system helps scientists organize and name
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Living organisms are classified into different kingdoms based on their characteristics. The binomial nomenclature system helps scientists organize and name
Diversity in Living Organisms MCQs with Answers & Explanations
Q1. Who developed the system of binomial nomenclature?
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Linnaeus ✓ (correct)
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
- Ernst Haeckel
Q2. In the scientific name Felis catus, 'Felis' refers to the:
- Species
- Genus ✓ (correct)
- Family
- Order
Q3. Which of the following is the correct order of classification from largest to smallest group?
- Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species ✓ (correct)
- Kingdom, Order, Phylum, Class, Family, Genus, Species
- Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
- Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Q4. Which kingdom includes organisms that are multicellular and feed on dead organic matter?
- Plantae
- Animalia
- Fungi ✓ (correct)
- Protista
Q5. Prokaryotes are organisms that lack:
- Cell wall
- Membrane
- Nucleus ✓ (correct)
- Ribosomes
Q6. Which of the following organisms is a eukaryote?
- Bacteria
- Cyanobacteria
- Archaea
- Amoeba ✓ (correct)
Q7. The characteristic feature of members of Kingdom Plantae is that they are:
- Autotrophic and have cell walls ✓ (correct)
- Heterotrophic and move freely
- Lack cell walls
- Can produce their own food using chemosynthesis
Q8. Viruses are not considered living because they:
- Cannot move
- Do not consume food
- Cannot reproduce independently ✓ (correct)
- Are too small
Q9. Which level of classification groups organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
- Genus
- Family
- Species ✓ (correct)
- Order
Q10. The kingdom that includes both plants and animals is:
- Monera
- Protista ✓ (correct)
- Animalia
- Plantae
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is classification of living organisms important?
Classification helps scientists organize the enormous diversity of life, understand evolutionary relationships, and communicate about organisms using standardized names. It also helps us understand how organisms are related and adapted to their environments.
How is the five-kingdom classification different from the three-domain system?
The five-kingdom system (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia) is based on cellular organization and nutrition mode. The three-domain system (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya) is based on molecular and genetic differences, placing archaea in a separate domain.
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