MCQs: Causes of Biodiversity Loss MCQs: Causes of Biodiversity Loss Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. The accelerated rate of species extinction is mainly due to human activities. Identify the four major causes known as “The Evil Quartet”. Question 1: Which is the MOST significant cause of animal and plant extinction? Forest […]
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The Wonder of Self-Consciousness: Why Humans Stand Apart The Wonder of Self-Consciousness: Why Humans Stand Apart Consciousness: Consciousness refers to the state of being aware of one’s surroundings, sensations, thoughts, and emotions. It is the fundamental aspect of being awake and responsive to external stimuli. Here’s an example: Imagine you’re walking through a forest. You’re
Animal Kingdom Table Phylum/Class General Character Level of Organisation Symmetry Coelom Segmentation Development (Direct/Indirect) Organ Systems Fertilisation (Internal/External) Oviparous/Viviparous Examples Porifera Primitive multicellular animals with cellular level of organisation; asymmetrical; water transport system; reproduction by fragmentation and gametes Cellular Asymmetrical Acoelomate Absent Indirect Digestive, Respiratory, Reproductive Internal Hermaphrodite Sycon (Sponge), Spongilla (Freshwater sponge), Euspongia (Bath
Colorful Table Feature/Characteristic Prokaryotic Cell Plant Cell Animal Cell Size 0.1 – 5 µm 10 – 100 µm 10 – 30 µm Shape Variable (cocci, bacilli, spirilla, vibrio) Variable (generally regular) Variable (generally irregular) Multiplication Rate Rapid Moderate Moderate Cell Wall Present (peptidoglycan) Present (cellulose) Absent Glycocalyx Present (slime layer or capsule) Absent Absent Gram
NEET – LIVING WORLD – Based on NCERT data, here’s a detailed explanation of the difference between the terms category, taxon, and rank, along with sorted examples:
Taxonomic Categories, Taxa, and Ranks Taxonomic Categories, Taxa, and Ranks Based on the NCERT data, here’s a detailed explanation of the difference between the terms category, taxon, and rank, along with sorted examples: Explanation: Category: A category is a general grouping used in the classification of living organisms. It represents a level in the taxonomic