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.