Multiple Choice QuestionsMetagenesis refers to
Presence of different morphic forms
Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism
Occurrence of a drastic change in form during post-embyonic development
Occurrence of a drastic change in form during post-embyonic development
Five Kingdom system of classification suggested by RH Whittaker is not based on
presence or absence of a well-defined nucleus
mode of reproduction
Mode of nutrition
Mode of nutrition
Body having meshwork of cells, internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development are the characteristic of phylum
Coelenterate
Porifera
Mollusca
Mollusca
Select the taxon mentioned that represents both marine and freshwater species
Echinoderms
Ctenophora
Cephalochordata
Cephalochordata
Which one of the following living organisms completely lacks a cell wall?
Cyanobacteria
Sea-fan (Gorgonia)
Saccharomyces
Saccharomyces
Planaria possess high capacity of
metamorphosis
regeneration
alternation of generation
alternation of generation
A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is
Pristis
Torpedo
Trygon
Trygon
B.
Torpedo
Torpedo is a marine cartilaginous fish which produces 8-220 volt electric charge (current) depending on species. Their electric organs are modified lateral muscle plates innervatted by carnrial nerves.
Trygon (sting ray) resembles electric ray in many aspects but is devoid of electricity discharging (or producing) organs.
Scoliodon (dog fish) is known for its great sense of smell. Pristis or common saw fish (also known as carpenters shark) is charactesised by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum lined with sharp transverse teeth to resembles a saw.
In which one of the following, the genus name, its two characters and its phylum are not correctly matched, whereas the remaining three are correct?
| Genus Name | Two characters | Phylum | |
| pila | (i) (ii) |
Body segmented Mouth with Radula |
Mollusca |
| Genus Name | Two characters | Phylum | |
| Asterias | (i) (ii) |
Spiny skinned Water vascular system |
Echinodermatac |
| Genus Name | Two characters | Phylum | |
| Sycon | (i) (ii) |
Pore bearing Canal system |
Porifera |
| Genus Name | Two characters | Phylum | |
| Sycon | (i) (ii) |
Pore bearing Canal system |
Porifera |
Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched?
Ginkgo – Archegonia
Salvinia – Prothallus
Viroids – RNA
Viroids – RNA
Which one of the following pairs of animals are similar to each other pertaining to the feature stated against them?
Pteropus and Ornithorhyncus - Viviparity
Garden lizard and Crocodile - Three chambered heart
Ascaris and Ancylostoma - Metameric segmentation
Ascaris and Ancylostoma - Metameric segmentation
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