NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Biological Classification and System of Classification

  • question_answer
    Which one single organism or the pair of organisms is correctly assigned to its or their named taxonomic group? [AIPMT (S) 2012]

    A) Paramecium and Plasmodium belong to the same kingdom as that of Penicillium

    B) Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of an algae and a protozoan

    C) Yeast used in making bread and beer is a fungus

    D) Nostoc and Andbaena are examples of Protista

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Yeast or Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a fungus of class Ascomycetes. Saccharomyces sp. Are widely used in baking and brewing industries.
    Paramecium and Plasmodium belong to kingdom Protista, Penicillium belongs to kingdom fungi. Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of algae and fungi.          
    Nostoc and Anabaena are examples of cyanobacteria or blue green algae.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner