NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Taxonomic Categories and Aids

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    Which one of the following is not a correct statement?                                  [NEET 2013]

    A) Herbarium houses dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens

    B) Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference

    C) A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals

    D) Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of Specimens

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Museums have collection of preserved plants and animal specimens for study and reference specimens are preserved in the containers   in   preservative   solutions.
    Herbarium is a store house at collected plant specimens that are dried, pressed and preserved on sheets. Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference.
    Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of plants and animals based on the similarities and dissimilarities.


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