Regarding artificial system of classification of living organisms:
I: It is the most acceptable system for classification of living organisms.
II: The vegetative characters are more easily affected by environment.

1. I is correct and II is incorrect
2. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
3. I is incorrect and II is correct
4. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I

Subtopic:  Classification System: II |
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The system of classification of plants given by Carolus Linnaeus was:
1. an artificial system based mainly on the androecium structure.
2. a natural system based on large number of natural affinities between flowering plants.
3. was a phylogenetic system based on evolutionary relationships.
4. was a chemotaxonomic system based on structure of homologous proteins.
Subtopic:  Classification System: II |
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In numerical taxonomy:

I: computers are used and all the observable characters are taken into consideration.
II: hundreds of characters can be considered together and each character is given equal importance.


1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Classification System: I |
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Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct match as your answer from the coders given:
Column I
[Classification method]
Column II
[Feature used]
A. Artificial P. Evolutionary relationships
B. Phylogenetic Q.  Gross morphological characters
C. Chemotaxonomy R. Chemical constituents of plants
D. Cytotaxonomy S. Chromosome number, structure and behaviour

Codes
A B C D
1. P Q S R
2. Q P R S
3. R S P Q
4. S R Q P
Subtopic:  Classification System: II |
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The form and size of algae is highly variable. Which of the following will not be true?

I: Volvox is a colonial alga.
II: Ulothrix and Spirogyra do not form filaments.
III: Kelps form massive plants bodies.

1. Only II 2. Only III
3. Both I and II 4. Both II and III
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

Alga Sexual reproduction
I: Ulothrix Isogamous; non-flagellated gametes
II: Spirogyra Isogamous; flagellated gametes
III: Udorina Anisogamous
IV: Fucus Oogamous
 
1. Only III 2. I, II and III
3. Only I and II 4. Only III and IV
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Consider the given statements:
I: Algin is a hydrocolloid derived from brown algae
II: Carrageen is a hydrocolloid derived from green algae
III: Agar is a complex polysaccharide derived from red algae, Gelidium and Gracilaria

1. I is correct; II is incorrect; III is incorrect
2. I is incorrect; II is correct; III is correct
3. I is incorrect; II is correct; III is incorrect
4. I is correct; II is incorrect; III is correct
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Which of the following is not an example of an edible alga?

1. Porphyra 2. Laminaria
3. Sargassum 4. Amanita
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Consider the two statements regarding Chlorella:
Statement I: It is single-celled green algae.
Statement II: It is used as a food supplement.

1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
3. Statement I and Statement II are correct
4. Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Which of the following will not be true for members of chlorophyceae?
1. The photosynthetic pigments are located within definite chloroplasts.
2. Chloroplasts are discoid in shape in all members of chlorophyceae.
3. Most of the members have one or more storage bodies called pyrenoids, which contain proteins besides starch, located in the chloroplasts.
4. Some green algae may store food in the form of oil droplets.
Subtopic:  Chlorophyceae: Green Algae: I |
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