Multiple Choice QuestionsBotanical gardens and zoological parks have
Collection of endemic living species only
Collection of exotic living species only
Collection of endemic and exotic living species
Collection of only local plants and animals
Taxonomic key is one of the taxonomic tools in the identification and classification of plants and animals. It is used in the preparation of
Monographs
Flora
Both a & b
None of the above
They have common genetic material of the same type.
They share common genetic material but to varying degrees.
All have common cellular organization
All of above
Fill In the Blanks______ have a collection of preserved plants and animal specimen for study and reference.They are usually set up in educational institutes.
Multiple Choice QuestionsWhich of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?
Growth
Ability to make sound
Reproduction
Response to external stimuli
One Word AnswersFill In the Blanks
Long Answer TypeMetabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms without exception, isolated metabolic reactions in vitro are not living things but surely living reactions
What are taxonomical aids? Define two of them.
Taxonomical Aids are the procedures, methods or techniques to store and preserve the information as well as the specimen. They help in the study of the classification of the diverse groups of organisms present. These help in the taxonomical study of various species of plants, animals and the other organisms useful in agriculture, forestry, industry and in general in knowing our bio-resources.
Herbarium and Botanical gardens are some of the taxonomical aids used by the scientists.
Herbarium is a storehouse of collected plant specimens that are dried, pressed and preserved on sheets.
Botanical garden - are specialised gardens have collections of living plants for reference . Plant species in these gardens are grown for identification purposes. Each plant is labelled, indicating their scientific name and family.
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