Diversity in Living Organisms Quiz

Organisms and Classification

• Approximately 1.3 million species of organisms have been described, according to current estimates.

Systematics and Taxonomy

• Systematics is the branch of biology dealing with identification, naming, and classifying living organisms.
• The word 'Systematics' means the study of the diversity of organisms and their relationships.
• The term 'Systematics' was first used by Carolus Linnaeus in his book 'Systema Naturae'.

Levels of Organization

• The organ system level consists of different organs forming systems.

Biological Concepts

• Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
• Reproduction refers to the ability to produce a new organism of the same type.
• Binary fission is the classification of reproduction where one cell splits into two new cells.

Cellular Biology

• The cell is the basic unit of life at the cellular level in living organisms.

Biology and Importance

• Biology is the science of life and living organisms.
• Understanding biology is important because it helps individuals understand the world around them, including the human body, ecology, and conservation.

Test your knowledge on the great diversity among living organisms, including their structure, habit, habitat, mode of nutrition, and physiology. Explore the enormous biodiversity of the earth and learn about the estimated number of species of organisms.