Biological Classification

Each of the following characteristics represents a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of complexity of body organization. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A, C, E, D, B
2. C, E, A, B, D
3. A, C, E, B, D
4. C, E, A, D, B

Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
2. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Which one of the following is not a criterion for classification of fungi?

1. Morphology of mycelium
2. Mode of nutrition
3. Mode of spore formation
4. Fruiting body

Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Which of the following is a correct statement?

1. Cyanobacteria are a group of autotrophic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
2. Bacteria are exclusively heterotrophic organisms.
3. Slime moulds are saprophytic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
4. Mycoplasma have DNA, ribosome and cell wall.

Identify the asexual reproductive structure associated with Penicillium :

1. Zoospores
2. Conidia
3. Gemmules
4. Buds

Mad cow disease in cattle and Cr Jacob disease in humans are due to infection by .

1. Prion
2. Bacterium
3. Virus
4. Viroid

Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Some of the organisms can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialized cells called sheath cells
2. Fusion of two cells is called Karyogamy
3. Fusion of protoplasm between two motile or non-motile gametes is called plasmogamy
4. Organisms that depend on living plants are called saprophytes

Which of the following is correct about viroids?

1. They have free RNA without protein coat
2. They have DNA with protein coat
3. They have free DNA without protein coat
4. They have RNA with protein coat