Lessons on Life
Knowledge-based Questions & Answers:
Ques.-1. Who is the father of biology?
Ans: A Greek philosopher named Aristotle is called the father of biology.
Ques.-2. What are the fields of concern in physical biology?
Ans: The theoretical topics are the general fields of concern in physical biology.
Ques.-3. What is morphology?
Ans. Morphology is a branch of physical biology where the overall structures and physical forms of organisms are discussed.
Ques.-4. What is taxonomy?
Ans: Taxonomy is the unique branch of biology where organisms are classified systematically so that the vast and diverse living world can be studied in minimum time with less effort.
Ques.-5. What topics are discussed in morphology?
Ans: The overall aspects regarding the morphological structures or body forms of organisms are discussed in morphology.
Ques.-6. What branch discusses the structure of cells?
Ans: The branch of physical biology where cell structure is discussed, is called cytology.
Ques.-7. What is endocrinology?
Ans: Endocrinology is the branch of science that deals with the functions and other information regarding hormones in living organisms.
Ques.-8. What is biogeography?
Ans: Biogeography is the branch of science where the relationship between the geographical distribution of organisms and geological classification is discussed.
Ques.-9. What is applied biology?
Ans: Applied biology is the collection of biological branches where applied subjects related to life are discussed.
Ques.-10. What is classification?
Ans: Classification is the process of arranging organisms into groups based on their similarities and dissimilarities.
Ques.-11. What is the lowest unit of classification?
Ans: Every step or unit in the classification of organisms is known as taxon.
Ques.-12. Who is the father of classification?
Ans: A Swedish scientist named Carolus Linnaeus is called the father of classification.
Ques.-13. What is species?
Ans: Species is the basic and lowest unit of classification which is expressed through binomial nomenclature.
Ques.-14. What is binomial nomenclature?
Ans: Binominal nomenclature is the process of naming an organism scientifically using two terms- one genus and one species term.
Ques.-15. Who introduced the binomial nomenclature?
Ans: Carolus Linnaeus introduced the system of binomial nomenclature.
Ques.-16. Write the full form of ICBN.
Ans: The full form of ICBN is- International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.
Ques.-17. What is ICZN?
Ans: ICZN stands for International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, which is regarded as one of the documents of naming an organism scientifically.
Ques.-18. What is the name of the frog that has recently been discovered in Dhaka?
Ans: Scientific name of the frog that has recently been discovered in Dhaka is- Zakerana Dhaka.
Ques.-19. What is paleontology?
Ans: Paleontology or the science of fossils is a branch of science where prehistoric animals are described and fossils are studied.
Ques.-20. What is entomology?
Ans: Entomology is the science that deals with the study of insects in terms of their life, merit, demerit and how to control the damage caused by insects.
Ques.-21. What is bioinformatics?
Ans: Bioinformatics is the study of biological information based on computer technology.
Ques.-22. What is a microorganism?
Ans: An organism that is microscopic, which means it cannot be seen through naked eye, is called a microorganism.
Ques.-23. What is wildlife?
Ans: All animals are considered wildlife except those which live in nature without the direct intervention of human.
Ques.-24. What is the aim of classification?
Ans: Classification aims to know the vast and diverse living world easily with less time and minimum effort.
Comprehension-based Questions & Answers:
Ques.-1. Explain the importance of binomial nomenclature.
Ans: To know the huge number of organisms spread throughout the world, binominal nomenclature is very important. To identify each member of the diverse living world, binomial nomenclature is a great help and necessary as well. Since binomial nomenclature is done in Latin words, and so the scientific name of any organism is the same in the world irrespective of its origin. As a result, it becomes easier for the people of any language to identify the organisms.
Ques.-2. What is the aim of binomial nomenclature? Explain.
Ans: Binomial nomenclature aims to acquire knowledge of the group and sub-group of every species. Binomial nomenclature aims to present the whole knowledge in summary, ensures the naming and identification of each organism and above all ensures the conservation of organisms beneficial to humankind as well as the whole living world.
Ques.-3. Why Binomial Nomenclature is popular?
Ans: Binomial nomenclature is popular because it is a proper system of naming each organism individually. In this naming system, the scientific name of an organism contains two parts- the first part is the genus part and the second part is the species part. Binomial nomenclature is the process of naming an organism using two terms.
Ques.-4. What does it mean by ICBN and ICZN?
Ans: The scientific name of an organism is determined by following some international rules. In this case, the names of plants are determined by ICBN approved rules and the names of animals are determined by ICZN approved rules. So, ICBN is a document containing rules of naming plants and ICZN is a document containing rules of naming animals. Originally, these two Codes are written documents in the format of book.
Ques.-5. What are the properties of the organisms that belong to the kingdom Fungi?
Ans: Most of the organisms belonging to the kingdom Fungi are terrestrial, saprophytic or parasitic. Their bodies are usually unicellular or made of mycelium. The nucleus is well developed. Cell wall is made of chitin material. Their food intake method is mainly absorption. Chloroplast is absent in their body. Reproduction is carried out by producing haploid spores.
Ques.-6. What does it mean by classification?
Ans: Classification is the systematic approach of arranging the organisms of the living world into specific groups based on their similarities and dissimilarities to know them better, to understand them better and to learn better. The purpose of classification is to illuminate the differences between the organisms of the living world, to preserve the acquired knowledge properly, to present the whole knowledge in a summary and to identify each organism to give it a unique name. Above all, classification aims to identify organisms that are beneficial for humans as well as for the whole living world so that steps can be taken to increase their species number or to conserve them.
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