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Diversity in Living Organisms

Hierarchical classification, five kingdoms and major plant/animal groups.

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  • Q1 · Diversity in Living Organisms · HARD

    Consider the following characteristics: (i) presence of notochord, (ii) triploblastic organization, (iii) bilateral symmetry, (iv) open circulatory system. Which of these features are common to both Arthropoda and Chordata?

  • Q2 · Diversity in Living Organisms · EASY

    Which kingdom in the five-kingdom classification proposed by Whittaker includes organisms that are prokaryotic?

  • Q3 · Diversity in Living Organisms · EASY

    The correct sequence of taxonomic categories from the smallest to the largest is:

  • Q4 · Diversity in Living Organisms · MEDIUM

    An organism has the following features: multicellular, heterotrophic, cell wall made of chitin, and reproduces by spores. To which kingdom does this organism belong?

  • Q5 · Diversity in Living Organisms · MEDIUM

    Plants that bear naked seeds and do not produce flowers or fruits belong to the group:

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