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Linnaeus is considered the Father of Taxonomy. Name two other botanists known for their contribution to the field of plant taxonomy?
Ans: Joseph Dalton Hooker and G Bentham Both are well-known for their contributions to "plant classification based on natural traits."
What does ICZN stand for?
Ans: ICZN stands for International Code for Zoological Nomenclature.
Couplet in taxonomic key means?
Ans: A pair of contrasting characters of an organism is known as a couplet.
What is a Monograph?
Ans: A monograph is a book that offers information on a certain taxon. A monograph is a collection of primary research papers.
Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division. Are these phenomena of growth or reproduction? Explain.
Ans: There is not any increase in the size of the organism after mitosis in Amoeba. Rather two new organisms are formed. Hence, the formation of new cells in Amoeba is reproduction.
Define metabolism.
Ans: Metabolism refers to all of a living being’s biological responses as a whole. Anabolism and catabolism are the two forms of metabolism.
Which is the largest botanical garden in the world? Name a few well known botanical gardens in India.
Ans: The Royal Botanical Garden in Kew in London is the world's largest botanical garden. The following are some of India's most well-known botanical gardens:
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur, Kolkata
Lloyd Botanical Garden, Darjeeling
Botanical Garden of FRI, Dehradun
National Botanical Garden, Lucknow