Biological Classification


  1. The thalloid body of a slime mould (Myxomycetes) is known as









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    The thalloid body of slime moulds is made up of multinucleated cell which lacks septa in between and hence it is a multinucleated single celled mass called plasmodium.

    Correct Option: A

    The thalloid body of slime moulds is made up of multinucleated cell which lacks septa in between and hence it is a multinucleated single celled mass called plasmodium.


  1. Single-celled eukaryotes are included in:









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    Single celled eukaryotes are included in protista. Protista includes all unicellular and colonial eukaryotes except green and red algae. It is also known as kingdom of unicellular eukaryotes.

    Correct Option: A

    Single celled eukaryotes are included in protista. Protista includes all unicellular and colonial eukaryotes except green and red algae. It is also known as kingdom of unicellular eukaryotes.



  1. Which one of the following organisms is not an example of eukaryotic cells?









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    E. coli is a prokaryotic gram negative bacterium.

    Correct Option: B

    E. coli is a prokaryotic gram negative bacterium.


  1. In the five-kingdom classification, Chlamydomonas and Chlorella have been included in









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    Chlamydomonas & Chlorella have been included in algae. Algae are chlorophylus, thalloid avascular plants with no cellular differentiation. Algae belong to thallophyta of plant kingdom.

    Correct Option: B

    Chlamydomonas & Chlorella have been included in algae. Algae are chlorophylus, thalloid avascular plants with no cellular differentiation. Algae belong to thallophyta of plant kingdom.



  1. In which group of organisms the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells which fit together?









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    In chrysophytes, the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells held together. The body of Diatoms appears like soap box due to overlapping shells.

    Correct Option: D

    In chrysophytes, the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells held together. The body of Diatoms appears like soap box due to overlapping shells.