Why are biological names written in Italics?

Which of the following can also be made in your home?

Which of the following characteristic of living beings, can also be observed in some non-livings?

Which is the correct word for relationship between algae and fungi in lichens?

Which of the following organisms is a good indicator of pollution in an environment?

Which is the most acceptable system of biological classification?

In which organisms reproduction is synonyms with growth?

Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division. Is this phenomenon growth or reproduction? Explain.

Define metabolism.

Which organisms can sense and respond to their environment? How do humans sense their environment?

Properties of cell organelles are not always found in the molecular constituents of cell organelles. Justify.

The number and kinds of organisms are not constant. How do you explain this statement ?

Reproduction cannot be the defining characteristic of living organisms.Justify.

In a given habitat we have 20 plant species and 20 animal species. Should we call it as 'diversity' or 'biodiversity'? Justify your answer.

List out the scope of systematics. Whose publication is Systema Naturae?

Which are the basic processes in the taxonomy?

Give the name of few nomenclature codes.

How are living organisms divided into different taxa? What is the name given to this process?

All the organisms are not yet identified on the earth.Justify the statement.

Define a taxon. Give some examples of taxa at different hierarchical levels.

What are the obligate categories? How these are different from intermediate categories. List out some intermediate categories.

In which fields taxonomical aids are helpful? Why taxonomic aids are used in these studies? Which different taxonomical aids are used by the biologists?

What is the benefit of metabolism for living organisms? What are its types?

Metabolic reactions can be shown outside the body in cell-free systems experimentally.Why are cells required in living organisms?