Zoology Quiz

The term 'zoology' is derived from Ancient Greek ζῷον, zōion ('animal'), and λόγος, logos ('knowledge', 'study')

Zoology is the scientific study of animals, including their structure, embryology, classification, habits, and distribution, both living and extinct.

Modern zoology has its origins during the Renaissance and early modern period, with contributions from individuals like Carl Linnaeus, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Hooke, Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and others.

<p>Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology. He studied animals as living organisms, their structure, development, adaptations, and function of their parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of animals in zoology encompasses their interactions with ecosystems, natural history, and the knowledge used to domesticate certain species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zoology is the scientific study of animals, including their structure, embryology, classification, habits, and distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The terms 'zōion' and 'logos' are derived from Ancient Greek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modern zoology has its origins during the Renaissance and early modern period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carl Linnaeus, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Hooke, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel are notable figures associated with the origins of modern zoology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solar energy is essential for driving the process of photosynthesis, as it is captured by chlorophyll and converted into chemical energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quantum, quantum yield, and quantum requirement are important parameters that help in understanding the efficiency and effectiveness of photosynthesis in utilizing light energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The light reaction in photosynthesis consists of two main phases: the photo-oxidation phase and the photochemical phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The alternative pathways for carbon fixation in photosynthesis include the C4 cycle (Hatch &amp; Slack Pathway) and the CAM cycle (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors affecting photosynthesis include light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature, and water availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers