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

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In unicellular organisms like Amoeba, growth is synonyms with reproduction and takes place by increase in number of cells by mitotic cell division.

The term systematics refers to______.

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identification and classification of plants and animals.

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nomenclature and identification of plants and animals.

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diversity of kinds of organisms and their relationship.

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different kinds of organisms and their classification

Carolus Linnaeus is considered as father of taxonomy. Name two other botanists known for their contribution to the  field of taxonomy.

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George Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker.

Which is the largest botanical garden in the world? Name a few well-known botanical gardens in India.

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Largest botanical garden in the world is Royal Botanical Garden, Kew (London).
Some well-known botanical gardens in India are
(i) National Botanical Garden, Lucknow
(ii) Lloyed Botanical Garden, Darjeeling
(iii) Indian Botanical Garden, Sibpur, Kolkata

Couplet in taxonomic key means.

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Two alternate characters.