8th Class Science Microorganisms : Friend and Foe Question Bank Microorganisms

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    Refer to the given figures P, Q, R and S.
     
    Which of the following statements are correct regarding them?
    (i) P is the mould from which penicillin is made.
    (ii) R is considered as connecting link between plants and animals.
    (iii) Q and S are parasites which live in the bodies of other organisms including human beings.
    (iv) R and S bear chlorophyll and prepare food is presence of sunlight.
    (v) S is colonial form of algae.
     

    A) (ii), (iv) and (v) only

    B) (i), (ii), (iv) and (v) only

    C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only

    D) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In the given figures, P, Q, R and S are Rhizopus, Giardia, Euglena and Volvox respectively. Penicillin is made from Penicillium. Giardia (Q) is a parasite that lives in the bodies of other organisms including human beings. Volvox (S) is an algae which is an autotroph not a parasite.


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