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#1. ) Fill in the blanks: Fungi are (1) organisms and their cell walls are made up of (2).

1) Heterotrophic, 2) Chitin and cellulose

1)Heterotrophic , 2)Chitin and polysaccharides

1) Photosynthetic, 2) Polysaccharides and proteins

1) Symbiotic, 2) Proteins and cellulose

#2. Which of the following organisms is not classified within the five kingdom system?**

Protozoans

Viruses

Lichens

Both (2) and (3)

#3. The two-kingdom classification system does not differentiate between which of the following categories?

Eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

Unicellular and multicellular organisms.

Photosynthetic (e.g., green algae) and non-photosynthetic (e.g., fungi) organisms.

All of the above.

#4. What is the mode of nutrition in kingdom Animalia?

Autotrophic

Heterotrophic

Saprotrophic

Photoautotrophic

#5. The reproductive structures that produce ascospores are known as:

Basidia

Asci

Spores

Setae

#6. Which of the following is true for fungi?

Fungi are autotrophic.

Fungi are unicellular organisms.

Fungi have chlorophyll.

Fungi are heterotrophic and can be saprophytic, parasitic or symbiotic.

#7. Which characteristic is unique to amoeboid protozoans?

Presence of a pellicle

Photosynthetic pigments

Movement using pseudopodia

Flagella arranged transversely and longitudinally

#8. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? (a) Fungi are distributed cosmopolitanly. (b) Bread mould, toadstool, yeast, and Puccinia are all fungi. (c) Most fungi are unicellular and eukaryotic. (d) Most fungi are saprophytic, but some are autotrophic and parasitic. (e) Lichens represent a symbiotic relationship between fungi and higher green plants.

(a), (b), (c)

(c), (e)

(b), (d)

(c), (d), (e)

#9. The black rust of wheat is caused by which fungal disease?

"Albugo candida"

"Puccinia"

"Ustilago"

"Claviceps"

#10. Which of the following viruses is typically composed of a double-stranded DNA genome?

Tobacco mosaic virus

Hepatitis C virus

Bacteriophage

Influenza virus

#11. Which of the following statements about viruses is true?

Viruses are considered living organisms because they have a cell structure.

Viruses can replicate only within their host cells and are inert outside the host.

All viruses contain both RNA and DNA.

Viruses can independently carry out metabolic processes without the help of a host cell.

#12. Which of the following bacteria is responsible for nitrogen fixation in the roots of leguminous plants?

Streptococcus

Rhizobium

Methanogens

Cyanobacteria

#13. In the five-kingdom classification system which kingdom includes multicellular photosynthetic organisms?

Animalia

Monera

Fungi

Plantae

#14. Which of the following protists are known for their photosynthetic ability and have pigments similar to higher plants?

Euglenoids

Slime moulds

Amoeboid protozoans

Flagellated protozoans

#15. Which group of organisms is characterized by having a single-celled body structure and is known for its ability to cause malaria?

Protozoa

Bacteria

Fungi

Viruses

#16. The sole members of the kingdom Monera are __________.

Algae

Bacteria

Fungi

Protozoa

#17. .) Identify the correct statements regarding Mycoplasma: (a) Mycoplasma lacks a cell wall. (b) It is the smallest living organism. (c) Mycoplasma cannot survive without oxygen. (d) Mycoplasma can cause diseases in animals and plants. (e) True sexual reproduction is absent in bacteria. (f) A primitive form of DNA transfer occurs between bacteria.

All except (c).

All of these.

Only (c).

Only (a), (c), and (f).

#18. Which of the following statements is correct about Kingdom Plantae?

Plants are unicellular organisms.

All plants are autotrophic.

Plants have a cell wall made of cellulose.

Both (2) and (3)

#19. Which of the following is the primary distinguishing feature of organisms in the kingdom Monera?

Presence of a true nucleus

Presence of a cell wall made of cellulose

Absence of a true nucleus

Presence of chloroplasts

#20. Identify the correct statement.

Phycomycetes encompass mushrooms, bracket fungi, and puffballs.

The mycelium of Basidiomycetes is branched and septate.

Neurospora is widely used in biochemical and genetic research; it belongs to the Basidiomycetes group.

Morels and truffles are not edible.

#21. Which of the following organisms belongs to the kingdom Plantae?

Amoeba

Fungi

Moss

Bacterium

#22. Which of the following groups of protists are known for leaving behind ‘diatomaceous earth’ as deposits due to their silica cell walls?

Euglenoids

Chrysophytes

Slime Moulds

Dinoflagellates

#23. Which of the following kingdoms contains organisms that are primarily heterotrophic and multicellular?

Plantae

Animalia

Monera

Fungi

#24. The term ‘Prokaryotae’ was coined by Whittaker for which kingdom?

Monera

Plantae

Animalia

Fungi

#25. Which of the following is correctly matched?

"Agaricus - Smut"

"Ustilago - Mushroom"

"Puccinia - Insectivorous plant"

"Deuteromycetes - Imperfect fungi"

#26. Select the correct statement(s) regarding Euglenoids: Statement I: Euglenoids have a cell wall made of cellulose. Statement II: Euglenoids can switch to a heterotrophic mode of nutrition in the absence of sunlight.

Only Statement II is correct.

Only Statement I is correct

Both Statements I and II are correct

Neither Statement I nor II is correct

#27. Which of the following is a characteristic of Archaebacteria?

They live in extreme conditions like hot springssalt lakes and deep-sea vents.

They have a peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls.

They are exclusively found in oxygen-rich environments.

They are classified under the Kingdom Plantae.

#28. Assertion: The existence of prions challenges the traditional understanding of infectious agents. Reason: Prions, unlike viruses, do not contain nucleic acids but cause diseases by altering the conformation of normal proteins.

Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.

Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.

The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Explanation: The assertion is correct because prions challenge the traditional view of pathogens, and the reason explains that prions replicate by misfolding other proteins without involving nucleic acids.

#29. These features correspond to: (a) They exhibit colors such as yellow, green, brown, blue, and red based on pigments. (b) Their cell wall is made of stiff cellulosic plates. (c) They possess one longitudinal and one transverse flagellum. (d) They are photosynthetic.

Diatoms

slime moulds

Dinoflagellates

Euglenoids

#30. The statements below pertain to which organism? (a) They have a protein-rich pellicle instead of a cell wall, allowing flexibility. (b) They possess two flagella, one short and

Dinoflagellates.

Slime molds.

Desmids and diatoms.

Euglena

#31. In the system of five kingdoms, which kingdom contains organisms that are both unicellular and multicellular?

Monera

Plantae

Protista

Fungi

#32. Which of the following diseases is caused by prions?

Potato spindle tuber disease

Mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy)

Mumps

Smallpox

#33. Fungi develop fruiting bodies in which division occurs, resulting in the formation of spores.

mitotic, diploid

reduction, haploid

mitotic, haploid

reduction, diploid

#34. Assertion (A): Diatomaceous earth is a valuable resource for various industrial applications, including filtration and polishing. Reason (R): Diatomaceous earth is composed of accumulated cell walls of dinoflagellates, rich in cellulose.

A is true, but R is false.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are false.

#35. The following characteristics are assigned to which group? (a) Mycelium is branched and septate. (b) Generally, no asexual spores are formed. (c) Vegetative reproduction through fragmentation is common. (d) Absence of sex organs, but sexual reproduction occurs via somatogamy. (e) Karyogamy and meiosis occur in basidia, forming four haploid basidiospores. (f) Basidia are arranged in basidiocarp

Penicillium

Agaricus

Algal fungi

Fungi imperfecti

#36. Deuteromycetes are termed imperfect fungi because:

"Only the sexual phase is known."

"Only asexual or vegetative phases are recognized."

"Both asexual and sexual phases are known."

"Reproduction in these fungi is absent."

#37. The term prokaryote :

Lack a true nucleus

Contain chlorophyll

Are multicellular

Have a well-defined nuclear membrane

#38. Which of the following is true for protozoa?

They are multicellular

They have a true nucleus

They can perform photosynthesis

They lack flagella

#39. Which is not a feature of viruses?

They have a cellular structure.

They can replicate within living host cells.

They can cause diseases in plants animals and humans.

They are acellular and consist of DNA or RNA inside a protein coat.

#40. Which of the following statements about the Kingdom Monera is correct?

All Monera are multicellular.

Monera are prokaryotic

unicellular organisms.

Monera are mostly heterotrophic.

Monera do not have cell walls.

#41. Which of the following is the primary reason why viruses are not classified as living organisms in Whittaker’s five-kingdom classification?

They do not exhibit any form of sexual reproduction.

They lack the cellular structure required for classification as living organisms.

They do not contain any genetic material.

They do not require a host for replication.

#42. Which of the following is not a characteristic of protists?

They are unicellular.

They can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

They have a true nucleus.

They are multicellular.

#43. What is the mode of nutrition in fungi?

Autotrophic

Heterotrophic

Saprophytic

Both (2) and (3)

#44. Assertion (A): Penicillium belongs to the Ascomycetes class and produces antibiotics. Reason (R): Ascomycetes are known for their fruiting body ascospores.dies and reproduction

Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

#45. Assertion (A): Slime moulds form a structure called plasmodium under favorable conditions. Reason (R): Plasmodium in slime moulds serves to engulf organic material and can grow to cover a large surface area.

re true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Both A and R a

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

#46. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

Viroid - RNA

Chief producer in ocean - Diatoms

itin plates - Dinoflagellates

Gonyaulax - Red sea

#47. Which of the following best describes the mode of reproduction of viruses?

Viruses reproduce through binary fission.

Viruses can replicate only inside their host cells by taking over the host's cellular machinery.

Viruses reproduce asexually by budding.

Viruses can undergo sexual reproduction.

#48. Which of the following bacteria is responsible for causing cholera?

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Vibrio cholerae

Escherichia coli

Salmonella typhi

#49. The soap-box-like cell wall is characteristic of:

"Archaebacteria."

"Diatoms."

"Dinoflagellates."

"Euglenoids."

#50. Which of the following is a key characteristic of Archaebacteria?

Presence of a nuclear membrane

Adaptation to extreme environments

Presence of chloroplasts

Multicellularity

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#1. ) Fill in the blanks: Fungi are __________ (1) organisms and their cell walls are made up of __________ (2).

#2. Which of the following organisms is not classified within the five kingdom system?**

#3. The two-kingdom classification system does not differentiate between which of the following categories?

#4. What is the mode of nutrition in kingdom Animalia?

#5. The reproductive structures that produce ascospores are known as:

#6. Which of the following is true for fungi?

#7. Which characteristic is unique to amoeboid protozoans?

#9. The black rust of wheat is caused by which fungal disease?

#10. Which of the following viruses is typically composed of a double-stranded DNA genome?

#11. Which of the following statements about viruses is true?

#12. Which of the following bacteria is responsible for nitrogen fixation in the roots of leguminous plants?

#13. In the five-kingdom classification system which kingdom includes multicellular photosynthetic organisms?

#14. Which of the following protists are known for their photosynthetic ability and have pigments similar to higher plants?

#15. Which group of organisms is characterized by having a single-celled body structure and is known for its ability to cause malaria?

#16. The sole members of the kingdom Monera are __________.

#18. Which of the following statements is correct about Kingdom Plantae?

#19. Which of the following is the primary distinguishing feature of organisms in the kingdom Monera?

#20. Identify the correct statement.

#21. Which of the following organisms belongs to the kingdom Plantae?

#22. Which of the following groups of protists are known for leaving behind ‘diatomaceous earth’ as deposits due to their silica cell walls?

#23. Which of the following kingdoms contains organisms that are primarily heterotrophic and multicellular?

#24. The term ‘Prokaryotae’ was coined by Whittaker for which kingdom?

#25. Which of the following is correctly matched?

#26. Select the correct statement(s) regarding Euglenoids: Statement I: Euglenoids have a cell wall made of cellulose. Statement II: Euglenoids can switch to a heterotrophic mode of nutrition in the absence of sunlight.

#27. Which of the following is a characteristic of Archaebacteria?

#28. Assertion: The existence of prions challenges the traditional understanding of infectious agents. Reason: Prions, unlike viruses, do not contain nucleic acids but cause diseases by altering the conformation of normal proteins.

#29. These features correspond to: (a) They exhibit colors such as yellow, green, brown, blue, and red based on pigments. (b) Their cell wall is made of stiff cellulosic plates. (c) They possess one longitudinal and one transverse flagellum. (d) They are photosynthetic.

#30. The statements below pertain to which organism? (a) They have a protein-rich pellicle instead of a cell wall, allowing flexibility. (b) They possess two flagella, one short and

#31. In the system of five kingdoms, which kingdom contains organisms that are both unicellular and multicellular?

#32. Which of the following diseases is caused by prions?

#33. Fungi develop fruiting bodies in which ______ division occurs, resulting in the formation of ______ spores.

#34. Assertion (A): Diatomaceous earth is a valuable resource for various industrial applications, including filtration and polishing. Reason (R): Diatomaceous earth is composed of accumulated cell walls of dinoflagellates, rich in cellulose.

#36. Deuteromycetes are termed imperfect fungi because:

#37. The term prokaryote :

#38. Which of the following is true for protozoa?

#39. Which is not a feature of viruses?

#40. Which of the following statements about the Kingdom Monera is correct?

#41. Which of the following is the primary reason why viruses are not classified as living organisms in Whittaker’s five-kingdom classification?

#42. Which of the following is not a characteristic of protists?

#43. What is the mode of nutrition in fungi?

#44. Assertion (A): Penicillium belongs to the Ascomycetes class and produces antibiotics. Reason (R): Ascomycetes are known for their fruiting body ascospores.dies and reproduction

#45. Assertion (A): Slime moulds form a structure called plasmodium under favorable conditions. Reason (R): Plasmodium in slime moulds serves to engulf organic material and can grow to cover a large surface area.

#46. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

#47. Which of the following best describes the mode of reproduction of viruses?

#48. Which of the following bacteria is responsible for causing cholera?

#49. The soap-box-like cell wall is characteristic of:

#50. Which of the following is a key characteristic of Archaebacteria?

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#1. ) Fill in the blanks: Fungi are (1) organisms and their cell walls are made up of (2).

#33. Fungi develop fruiting bodies in which division occurs, resulting in the formation of spores.