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Biological Classification — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 11 · Biology
Biological Classification revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Biology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Biology syllabus.
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1. History of Classification and Major Systems
- Aristotle was the earliest to attempt a more scientific basis of classification. He used simple morphological characters to classify plants into trees, shrubs and herbs, and animals into those with re
- Linnaeus proposed the Two-Kingdom system with Plantae and Animalia based on form and constitution.
- Ernst Haeckel added a third kingdom, Protista, in 1866 to include bacteria, algae, fungi and protozoa with cellular grade organisation.
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2. Kingdom Monera
- Monera includes prokaryotic, single-celled organisms.
- A typical moneran has a naked circular DNA molecule that acts as the chromosome.
- Membrane-bound organelles and a true nucleus are absent.
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3. Classification and Features of Bacteria
- On the basis of shape, bacteria are bacillus, coccus, spirillum and vibrio.
- An average bacillus is about 1.5 micrometres long and 0.5 micrometres in diameter.
- Cocci measure 0.5 to 1.25 micrometres in diameter and are generally non-motile.
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4. Kingdom Protista
- Protista includes diverse unicellular eukaryotic organisms.
- Members of Protista are primarily aquatic.
- Protists evolved about 1.6 billion years ago.
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Living organisms are extremely diverseAristotle used simple morphological charactersErnst Haeckel added Protista in 1866RMonera includes prokaryotic
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What are the important topics in Biological Classification for ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Biological Classification include History of Classification and Major Systems, Kingdom Monera, Classification and Features of Bacteria, Kingdom Protista. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 64 practice questions on Biological Classification. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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