Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Assertion (A): Linnaeus system of animal classification is essentially an artificial stem, yet it has become a natural system
    Reason (R): Similarities forming Ac basis in Linnaeus system are indicative of genetic relationship.

    A)  Both (S) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation to (S)

    B)  Both (S) and (R) are true, but (R) cannot explain (S)

    C)  Only (S) is true and (R) is not true

    D)  (S) is not correct and (R) cannot explain (S)

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The entire living would was divided by Linnaeus into two kingdoms. The members of animal kingdom do not possess chlorophyll perform locomotion and lack cellulosic cell wall. The members of plant kingdom possess chlorophyll, cellulosic cell wall and have no power of locomotion. Natural system of classification is based upon the resemblance and differences between different animals and emphasizes the natural relationship among various animal types. Organisms are arranged according to reproductive and anatomical characteristics.


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