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Biology NEET - XI: Chapter 1- The Living World Part 3

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This deck covers key concepts and facts from Chapter 1 of the Biology NEET curriculum, focusing on taxonomy, growth patterns, and notable biological institutions.

What is a cladogram?

Tree like graphical representation of taxonomic hierarchy.
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Term
Definition
What is a cladogram?
Tree like graphical representation of taxonomic hierarchy.
What is the basis of alpha taxonomy?
Morphology
What is the basis of beta taxonomy?
Genetics, anatomy, cytology, etc
What is the basis of gamma taxonomy?
Phyllogeny
Experimental taxonomy is related with establishing
Genetic relationships
Unlimited growth is found in
Plants

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TermDefinition
What is a cladogram?
Tree like graphical representation of taxonomic hierarchy.
What is the basis of alpha taxonomy?
Morphology
What is the basis of beta taxonomy?
Genetics, anatomy, cytology, etc
What is the basis of gamma taxonomy?
Phyllogeny
Experimental taxonomy is related with establishing
Genetic relationships
Unlimited growth is found in
Plants
What type of growth do algae and fungi show?
Diffused growth
What kind of growth does the pollen tube show?
Apical growth
Give two examples of amphibolic reactions.
Glycolysis and Kerb's cycle
Expand ICNCP
International Code for Nomenclature of Cultivated Plants
Series lies between the taxa
Domain and Kingdom
The lowest unit of taxonomic hierarchy is
Species
"Species is a group of morphologically and structurally similar organisms which can interbreed to produce fertile offsprings." This definition was proposed by?
Ernst Mayr
What is an example of monotypic genus?
Lycoperscion, which has only one species- Lycopersicon esculentum (tomato).
Herbarium sheets are sprayed with which chemical?
Mercuric chloride
Where is the largest herbarium of the world?
Inside Royal Botanical Garden, Kew
Where is the largest herbarium of India?
Inside Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata
Which is the largest zoo of the world?
CRUGAR, South Africa
Which is the largest zoo of India?
National Zoological Park (New Delhi)
Which solution is used to prserve specimens in a museum?
FAA solution (formalin, acetone and alcohol)