Nt1310 Unit 7 Assignment
ASSIGNMENT BOOKLET
LSE-07
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Science
(B. Sc.)
TAXONOMY AND EVOLUTION
It is compulsory to submit the assignment before filling in the examination form.
(Valid from 1st January, 2014 to 31st December, 2014)
Please Note:
You can take electives (56 or 64 credits) from a minimum of TWO and a maximum of FOUR science disciplines, viz. Physics, Chemistry, Life
Sciences and Mathematics.
You can opt for elective courses worth a MINIMUM OF 8 CREDITS and a MAXIMUM OF 48 CREDITS in any of the four Science disciplines.
At least 25% of the total credits that you register for in the elective courses from Life Sciences, Chemistry and Physics disciplines must be from the laboratory courses. …show more content…
ASSIGNMENT NO.: ………………………….…
STUDY CENTRE : ………………………..…..
DATE: ……………………………...
PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE FORMAT STRICTLY TO FACILITATE EVALUATION AND
TO AVOID DELAY.
2)
3)
4)
5)
Use only foolscap size writing paper (but not of very thin variety) for writing your answers.
Leave 4 cm margin on the left, top and bottom of your answer sheet.
Your answers should be precise.
While solving problems, clearly indicate the question number along with the part being solved. Be precise. Write units at each step of your calculations as done in the text because marks will be deducted for such mistakes. Take care of significant digits in your work. Recheck your work before submitting it.
6) This assignment will remain valid for one year from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
However, you are advised to submit it within 12 weeks of receiving this booklet to accomplish its purpose as a teaching-tool. Answer sheets received after the due date shall not be accepted.
We strongly feel that you should retain a copy of your assignment response to avoid any unforeseen situation and append, if possible, a photocopy of this booklet with your response.
We wish you good luck!
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TAXONOMY AND …show more content…
(a) Define classification. What are the aims, objectives and importance of taxonomy? Describe briefly plant taxonomy in ancient India.
(b) Describe the merits and demerits of Linnaeus and Bentham and Hooker’s system of classification.
(1+2+2)
(a) Explain taxonomic hierarchy with example.
(b) Explain the term homology and analogy with proper examples.
(c) Give the full form of
(i) ICZN
(ii) 1UBS
(iii) ICBN
(iv) ICNCP
(d) What are the keys?
(e) What is the role of Botanical garden?
(2)
(2)
(2)
(a) What were the main problems in having two kingdoms system of classification of living organisms? Discuss how five kingdom system of classification was able to cope up with main problems of two kingdom system of classification.
(b) Describe with examples how morphological, paleobotanical and anatomical, evidences can become a tool for a taxonomist.
(6)
4.
(a) Differentiate between Alpha and Omega taxonomy.
(b) List the principles of Numerical taxonomy.
(c) Describe the procedures adopted in numerical taxonomy.
(2)
(3)
(5)
5.
(a) Discuss how biochemical approach can be utilized for identification of organisms. (b) Write notes on
(i) Herbarium ethics
(ii) Punch card
(iii) Type
LSE-07
Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Science
(B. Sc.)
TAXONOMY AND EVOLUTION
It is compulsory to submit the assignment before filling in the examination form.
(Valid from 1st January, 2014 to 31st December, 2014)
Please Note:
You can take electives (56 or 64 credits) from a minimum of TWO and a maximum of FOUR science disciplines, viz. Physics, Chemistry, Life
Sciences and Mathematics.
You can opt for elective courses worth a MINIMUM OF 8 CREDITS and a MAXIMUM OF 48 CREDITS in any of the four Science disciplines.
At least 25% of the total credits that you register for in the elective courses from Life Sciences, Chemistry and Physics disciplines must be from the laboratory courses. …show more content…
ASSIGNMENT NO.: ………………………….…
STUDY CENTRE : ………………………..…..
DATE: ……………………………...
PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE FORMAT STRICTLY TO FACILITATE EVALUATION AND
TO AVOID DELAY.
2)
3)
4)
5)
Use only foolscap size writing paper (but not of very thin variety) for writing your answers.
Leave 4 cm margin on the left, top and bottom of your answer sheet.
Your answers should be precise.
While solving problems, clearly indicate the question number along with the part being solved. Be precise. Write units at each step of your calculations as done in the text because marks will be deducted for such mistakes. Take care of significant digits in your work. Recheck your work before submitting it.
6) This assignment will remain valid for one year from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
However, you are advised to submit it within 12 weeks of receiving this booklet to accomplish its purpose as a teaching-tool. Answer sheets received after the due date shall not be accepted.
We strongly feel that you should retain a copy of your assignment response to avoid any unforeseen situation and append, if possible, a photocopy of this booklet with your response.
We wish you good luck!
2
TAXONOMY AND …show more content…
(a) Define classification. What are the aims, objectives and importance of taxonomy? Describe briefly plant taxonomy in ancient India.
(b) Describe the merits and demerits of Linnaeus and Bentham and Hooker’s system of classification.
(1+2+2)
(a) Explain taxonomic hierarchy with example.
(b) Explain the term homology and analogy with proper examples.
(c) Give the full form of
(i) ICZN
(ii) 1UBS
(iii) ICBN
(iv) ICNCP
(d) What are the keys?
(e) What is the role of Botanical garden?
(2)
(2)
(2)
(a) What were the main problems in having two kingdoms system of classification of living organisms? Discuss how five kingdom system of classification was able to cope up with main problems of two kingdom system of classification.
(b) Describe with examples how morphological, paleobotanical and anatomical, evidences can become a tool for a taxonomist.
(6)
4.
(a) Differentiate between Alpha and Omega taxonomy.
(b) List the principles of Numerical taxonomy.
(c) Describe the procedures adopted in numerical taxonomy.
(2)
(3)
(5)
5.
(a) Discuss how biochemical approach can be utilized for identification of organisms. (b) Write notes on
(i) Herbarium ethics
(ii) Punch card
(iii) Type