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The Living World

ICSE · Class 11 · Biology

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The term 'biology' was coined by which scientists in 1802?

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Which of the following is the MOST UNIVERSAL defining property of living organisms?

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Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Linnaeus in his book:

4

The smallest unit of classification is:

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In binomial nomenclature, the generic name (genus) always begins with:

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A capital letter

The generic name (genus) begins with a capital letter (e.g., Homo). The specific epithet begins with a lowercase letter (e.g., sapiens).

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The scientific name of the housefly is:

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Musca domestica

The scientific name of housefly is Musca domestica. Periplaneta americana is the cockroach, Apis mellifera is honey bee, Bombyx mori is silkworm.

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The scientific name of mango is:

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Mangifera indica

Mangifera indica is mango. Azadirachta indica is neem. Triticum aestivum is wheat. Pisum sativum is pea.

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The Three-Domain system of classification was proposed by:

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Carl Woese

Carl Woese and associates proposed the Three-Domain system in 1978 based on 16S rRNA nucleotide sequences.

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What are the important topics in The Living World for ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in The Living World include The Living World - Complete Concept Overview, Mind map showing the first five major characteristics of living organisms with their sub-categories and features, Mind map showing the remaining four major characteristics of living organisms with their features and types. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Living World — ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 103 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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