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Biology 1525 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Biology covers key concepts of life, organisms, and human systems with exam-focused notes for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, BPSC.,NTS, OTS, AJKPSC. Clear, concise topics help students prepare effectively for competitive tests.

Unlike other algae, diatoms do not readily decay due to___________?

A Nonliving cells
B Siliceous wall
C Mucilaginous wall
D Water proof cell
Correct Answer: Siliceous wall

The cell wall is usually composed of two overlapping halves called epitheca and hypotheca in__________?

A Diatoms
B Desmids
C Pyrrophyta
D Chlorophyta
Correct Answer: Diatoms

Cell wall is richly impregnated with silica in__________?

A Rhodophyta
B Phaeophyta
C Baciliariophyta
D Euglenophyta
Correct Answer: Baciliariophyta

Microfossile often present in petroleum producing formationsare those of__________?

A Diatioms
B Heliozoans
C Radiolarians
D Foraminiferans
Correct Answer: Diatioms

Centric discoid form of diatoms is__________?

A Diplaneis
B Coscinodiscus
C Camphyloneiscus
D Stephanodis
Correct Answer: Coscinodiscus

Diatoms are found in__________?

A Phytoplanktonic population
B Freshwater lakes and ponds
C Marine environment
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above

Which one of the following is representing the group of diatoms?

A Pinnularia, Navicula, Cymbella, Melosira
B Euglenamorpha, Hedneria , Heteronema, Colacium
C Nostoc, Anabaena, Aulosira, Cylindrospermum
D Cochlodinium, Gymnodinium, Lenodinium, Peridinium
Correct Answer: Pinnularia, Navicula, Cymbella, Melosira

Diatoms belong to___________?

A Chrysophyta
B Bacillariophyceae
C Xanthophyceae
D Both A. and B.
Correct Answer: Both A. and B.

Which organisms are sometimes called the ” pastures of the sea”?

A Diatoms
B Radiolarians
C Dinoflagellates
D Foraminiferans
Correct Answer: Diatoms

The wax present on the body of cockroach is secreted:

A Mucocytes
B Leucocytes
C Oenocytes
D Granulocytes
Correct Answer: Oenocytes