Q1. What is the term used for the scientific study of living organisms? (2020)
Solution:
Biology is the scientific study of living organisms.
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Q2. What is the term for the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment? (2019)
Solution:
Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
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Q3. Which of the following is a characteristic of living organisms? (2022)
Solution:
Living organisms can evolve over time, which is a fundamental characteristic of life.
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Q4. What term is used to describe the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem? (2022)
Solution:
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
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Q5. Which of the following kingdoms includes unicellular organisms? (2020)
Solution:
The kingdom Protista includes unicellular organisms.
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Q6. What is the scientific name of the domestic cat? (2023)
Solution:
The scientific name of the domestic cat is Felis catus, following the binomial nomenclature system.
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Q7. Who is known as the father of taxonomy? (2019)
Solution:
Carl Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy for developing the system of naming organisms using binomial nomenclature.
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Q8. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of viruses? (2020)
Solution:
Viruses have a protein coat (capsid) and lack cellular structure and metabolism, requiring a host to reproduce.
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Q9. What is the main difference between the kingdoms Fungi and Plantae? (2022)
Solution:
The main differences between the kingdoms Fungi and Plantae include cell wall composition (chitin in fungi vs cellulose in plants) and mode of nutrition (heterotrophic in fungi vs autotrophic in plants).
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Q10. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of living organisms? (2019)
Solution:
All of the options listed are characteristic features of living organisms.
