Biological Classification
Punjab Board · Class 11 · Biology
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The Two Kingdom Classification (Plantae and Animalia) could not accommodate organisms that did not fit clearly into either category. It also failed to distinguish between eukaryotes and prokaryotes, u…
Kingdom Monera
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Kingdom Monera consists solely of bacteria, which are prokaryotic organisms lacking a membrane-bound nucleus. Key characteristics include: cell walls made of polysaccharides and amino acids (not cellu…
What are archaeabacteria and what makes them unique?
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Archaeabacteria are specialized bacteria that survive in extreme harsh habitats such as highly salty areas (halophiles), hot springs (thermoacidophiles), and marshy areas (methanogens). Their uniquene…
Compare cyanobacteria and chemosynthetic bacteria in terms of their mode of nutrition and ecological importance.
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Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are photosynthetic autotrophs containing chlorophyll a like green plants. They are unicellular, colonial, or filamentous and can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialize…
What is Kingdom Protista and why are its boundaries considered not well-defined?
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Kingdom Protista includes all single-celled eukaryotes with a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Its boundaries are not well-defined because members like Chlamydomonas (a photosynthet…
Describe the ecological significance of diatoms (Chrysophytes) in marine ecosystems.
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Diatoms are photosynthetic members of Chrysophytes found in fresh water and marine environments. They float passively as plankton and serve as the chief 'producers' in oceans, forming the base of aqua…
What causes 'red tides' and why are they dangerous to marine life?
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Red tides are caused by rapid multiplication (population explosion) of red dinoflagellates (example: Gonyaulax), which are photosynthetic marine protists. When dinoflagellates bloom in large numbers, …
How do Euglenoids demonstrate both autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition?
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Euglenoids are mostly freshwater protists found in stagnant water that have a flexible body with a protein-rich layer called pellicle instead of a cell wall. They are photosynthetic autotrophs in the …
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