Class XI · Biology practice
The living World MCQs
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Question 81 of 214
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A single genus may have one or more than one specific epithet. What do these specific epithets represent?
Each genus may include several species represented by different specific epithets that share morphological similarities.
Question 82 of 214
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The genus Solanum includes which of the following specific epithets?
The genus Solanum includes species such as Solanum nigrum and Solanum melongena.
Question 83 of 214
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Genera are best defined as:
A genus is an aggregate of closely related species sharing many common characteristics.
Question 84 of 214
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The taxonomic category Family is characterized by having:
A family consists of related genera and exhibits fewer common similarities than a genus.
Question 85 of 214
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Which criteria are used to characterize plant families?
Plant families are characterized using both vegetative and reproductive features.
Question 86 of 214
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The plant genera Solanum, Petunia, and Datura are all placed in which family?
Solanum, Petunia and Datura belong to the family Solanaceae.
Question 87 of 214
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Cats and dogs show some similarities but are separated into two different families. What are these families, respectively?
Cats belong to the family Felidae, whereas dogs belong to the family Canidae.
Question 88 of 214
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Generally, higher taxonomic categories such as Order are identified based on:
Higher taxonomic categories such as orders are identified based on aggregates of characters.
Question 89 of 214
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Plant families like Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae are included in the order Polymoniales mainly on the basis of:
These plant families are grouped into the order Polymoniales mainly because of similarities in floral characters.
Question 90 of 214
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Which class comprises both the order Primata (monkey, gorilla, gibbon) and the order Carnivora (tiger, cat, dog)?
Both Primata and Carnivora are orders included in the class Mammalia.
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