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Chapter: diversity in the living world | Total Questions: 20
Difficulty: Hard | Subject: Biology | Grade: 11
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ere are 20 hard difficulty Biology questions based on the chapter "Diversity in
the Living World" (Class 11 NCERT), formatted for DejaVuSans font
compatibility:
1. Critically evaluate the statement: "Viruses are living organisms when inside
a host cell and non-living outside a host cell." Justify your evaluation by
referring to the defining properties of life and the characteristics of viruses.
2. Explain the limitations of the five-kingdom classification system proposed
by R.H. Whittaker, particularly in the context of newly discovered organisms
and advancements in molecular biology. Suggest potential modifications to
address these limitations.
3. Contrast and compare the modes of nutrition and reproduction in the three
domains of life (Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya). Highlight specific examples
to illustrate the diversity within each domain.
4. The Linnaean system of classification is hierarchical. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of such a system in representing the
evolutionary relationships among organisms. Consider alternative approaches
to biological classification beyond hierarchy.
5. Diatomaceous earth, formed from the cell walls of diatoms, is commercially
important. Explain the properties of diatom cell walls that make them unique
and useful. Further, discuss the ecological role of diatoms in aquatic
ecosystems.
6. Describe the lifecycle of a typical basidiomycete fungus. Emphasize the
stages involved in sexual reproduction and the formation of the basidiocarp.
How does this lifecycle contribute to the widespread distribution and
ecological significance of basidiomycetes?
7. Explain the concept of 'species' as it is understood in biology. Discuss the
challenges in defining a 'species', particularly when considering
microorganisms, asexual organisms, and fossil records. Propose alternative
species concepts and their applicability.
8. Compare and contrast the organization of genetic material in prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells. Include details about the structure, location, and
associated proteins of DNA in both cell types. How does this difference in
genetic organization reflect the evolutionary divergence of these cell types?
9. Lichens are often described as symbiotic associations. Analyze this
statement in detail, describing the roles of both the algal (phycobiont) and
fungal (mycobiont) partners in this relationship. Discuss the ecological
significance of lichens as pioneer species and indicators of pollution.
10. Explain the significance of 'criteria for classification' in taxonomy. Discuss
how different criteria (e.g., morphological, physiological, phylogenetic) can
lead to different classification systems. Give examples to illustrate your
points.
11. Analyze the statement: "Kingdom Protista is a taxonomic 'wastebin'."
Justify your analysis with reference to the diverse nature of protists and their
evolutionary relationships. Suggest potential revisions to the classification of
protists to better reflect their phylogeny.
12. Describe the unique features of Mycoplasma. Discuss the challenges they
present in terms of their classification and control, particularly in the context
of human and animal diseases.
13. Explain the concept of 'binomial nomenclature'. Why is it considered a
significant advancement in biological taxonomy? Discuss the rules and
conventions followed in binomial nomenclature and their importance in
ensuring clarity and universality in scientific naming.
14. Contrast the primary distinguishing features between Ascomycota and
Deuteromycota. Why are Deuteromycota often referred to as 'imperfect
fungi'? How are advancements in molecular biology helping to reclassify
Deuteromycota?
15. Discuss the ecological and economic importance of each of the five
kingdoms of life (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia). Provide
specific examples for each kingdom to support your discussion.
16. Explain the role of viruses in causing plant diseases. Describe different
modes of viral transmission in plants and the strategies employed to manage
viral infections in crop plants.
17. Compare and contrast the characteristics of different classes within the
phylum 'Animalia' based on their body symmetry, coelom type, and
segmentation. Provide examples of organisms from each class to illustrate
your comparison.
18. Discuss the significance of phylogenetic classification over artificial and
natural classification systems. How do molecular phylogenetic approaches
contribute to a more accurate understanding of evolutionary relationships
among organisms?
19. Critically analyze the use of 'keys' in taxonomic studies. What are the
advantages and limitations of using dichotomous keys for identification?
Suggest alternative or complementary methods for organism identification.
20. Evaluate the statement: "Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem stability
and human survival." Justify your evaluation by discussing the various roles of
biodiversity in ecosystem functioning and the consequences of biodiversity
loss. Provide examples to illustrate your points.
