Life Science & Environment Quiz

The branch of biology dealing with the principles and procedures of classification, nomenclature, and identification of organisms.

Plants used for medicinal purposes, like Penicillium, Rauwolfia, Aloe vera, Cinchona, and Belladonna, have significant medical applications.

A new branch of science focusing on the study of life in space, including the effects of space travel and extraterrestrial environments on organisms.

A type of green algae used by astronauts in spacecrafts to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

The process of classifying organisms based on their shared characteristics, creating hierarchical groups like kingdoms, phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, and species.

The study of the evolutionary relationships and history of life forms.

The naming of organisms according to agreed-upon rules and conventions, ensuring a consistent and internationally recognized system.

The process of identifying an organism by comparing its characteristics to a known classification system, using various tools and techniques like observation, analysis, and comparisons.

The study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment.

The Swedish scientist who developed a hierarchical classification system for living organisms in the 18th century, laying the foundation for modern taxonomy.

The branch of biology that studies the processes of life, including cell structure, function, growth, reproduction, and heredity.

The branch of biology concerned with the study of bacteria, archaea, and viruses.

The branch of biology that studies fungi.

A natural product obtained from Penicillium fungus, a powerful antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

A plant used in traditional medicine for its calming and sedative properties, with active compounds like reserpine.

A succulent plant with various medicinal properties, including wound healing and skin soothing.

A tree that produces quinine, an anti-malarial drug used to treat malaria, a deadly disease.

A poisonous plant containing alkaloids that can cause hallucinations and paralysis, used sparingly in traditional medicine.

The classification of organisms based on their physical characteristics, morphology, and anatomy.

The classification of organisms based on their evolutionary history and relationships, often using molecular evidence.

The classification of organisms based on their biochemical and molecular characteristics, such as DNA sequences and protein structures.

Any group of organisms, regardless of its taxonomic level, that shares common characteristics or traits.

The process of using multiple sources of evidence, including morphology, phylogeny, and biochemistry, to classify organisms.

The study of the diversity and distribution of life across the globe, examining the factors that influence the range and abundance of species.

The science of naming and classifying organisms, establishing a standardized system for identification and communication.

The scientific study of the origin, history, and relationships of life forms.