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Master the Basics of Biology: 120 Multiple Choice Questions to Test Your Knowledge

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    In this blog post, we will be providing you with 120 multiple-choice questions on the topic of "Introduction to Biology." These questions are designed to test your understanding of the basic concepts and principles of biology, making them perfect for students at the beginner level. Whether you're a student who is new to the subject or someone who needs to brush up on your knowledge, these questions will help you master the fundamentals of biology.

    Each question is accompanied by four possible answers, and the correct answer is provided at the end. This format allows you to test your knowledge and identify areas where you need further study. With the help of this blog post, you can improve your understanding of biology and achieve higher scores in your exams.

    So, let's dive in and start learning! With 120 multiple choice questions on "Introduction to Biology," you'll have everything you need to excel in your exams and become a biology expert.

MCQs on Definition and History of Biology

1. Which branch of science deals with the scientific study of living organisms, such as plants, animals & microorganisms?

A) Physics
B) Chemistry
C) Biology
D) Geology

2. From which tradition did the biological sciences emerge?

A) Physics
B) Medicine
C) Astronomy
D) Geology

3. Who were some of the key figures in the development of the biological sciences in the ancient Greco-Roman world?

A) Newton and Einstein
B) Aristotle and Galen
C) Darwin and Lamarck
D) Galileo and Kepler

4. In which country was the term "biology" first introduced?

A) France
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) Greece

5. Who was the French naturalist who proposed that the study of living forms should be unified under biology?

A) Charles Darwin
B) Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
C) Carl Linnaeus
D) Georges Cuvier

MCQs on Branches of Biology

6. What is the branch of biology that deals with the scientific study of plants called?

A) Zoology
B) Botany
C) Microbiology
D) Ecology

7. What is the branch of biology that deals with the scientific study of animals called?

A) Botany
B) Zoology
C) Microbiology
D) Ecology

8. What is the branch of biology that deals with the scientific study of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc) called?

A) Botany
B) Zoology
C) Microbiology
D) Ecology

9. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of fossils (dead remains) of extinct organisms called?

A) Paleontology
B) Paleobotany
C) Paleozoology
D) Paleomedicine

10. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of body resistance against disease-causing organisms (i.e. immunity) called?

A) Immunology
B) Virology
C) Pathology
D) Epidemiology

11. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of insects called?

A) Entomology
B) Ornithology
C) Ichthyology
D) Herpetology

12. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of the transmission of hereditary characters from parents to offspring called?

A) Genetics
B) Epigenetics
C) Cytology
D) Developmental biology

13. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of applications of living organisms for the welfare of human beings called?

A) Biotechnology
B) Biomedicine
C) Biochemistry
D) Bioinformatics

14. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of the inter-relationship of organisms with their environment called?

A) Environmental biology
B) Ecology
C) Ecosystem
D) Conservation biology

15. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of parasitic organisms called?

A) Parasitology
B) Entomology
C) Virology
D) Mycology

16. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of social animals such as bees, ants, flocking birds, humans, etc. called?

A) Social biology
B) Ethology
C) Behavioral biology
D) Human biology

17. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of the uses, effects, and actions of drugs called?

A) Pharmacology
B) Pharmacy
C) Toxicology
D) Medicinal chemistry

18. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of forms and structures of living organisms called?

A. Histology
B. Anatomy
C. Morphology
D. Taxonomy

19. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of internal structures of living organisms called?

A. Physiology
B. Embryology
C. Anatomy
D. Cytology

20. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of the function of living organisms and their parts called?

A. Embryology
B. Taxonomy
C. Cytology
D. Physiology

21. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of developmental changes from fertilized egg to newly born babies or seeds called?

A. Cytology
B. Histology
C. Embryology
D. Anatomy

22. What is the branch of biology that deals with the study of naming and classification of living organisms into groups and sub-groups called?

A. Morphology
B. Physiology
C. Taxonomy
D. Histology

23. What is the branch of biology that deals with the microscopic study of cells and their organelles called?

A. Taxonomy
B. Embryology
C. Cytology
D. Histology

24. What is the branch of biology that deals with the microscopic study of animals' and plants' tissues called?

A. Physiology
B. Cytology
C. Embryology
D. Histology

MCQs on Multidisciplinary Approach to the study of Biology

25. In which field of biology is biophysics used to study the reception of light rays and image formation by the eye?

A) Ophthalmology
B) Immunology
C) Microbiology
D) Botany

26. In which field of biology is biophysics used to study the effects of X-rays on living organisms?

A) Radiology
B) Genetics
C) Ecology
D) Anatomy

27. In which field of biology is biophysics used to study the movement of muscles and bones?

A) Kinesiology
B) Virology
C) Entomology
D) Paleontology

28. What is the primary use of biochemistry in the study of organic compounds that make up cells?

A. To understand the ecological impact of these compounds
B. To understand the evolutionary history of these compounds
C. To understand the structure and function of these compounds in the cells
D. To understand the industrial applications of these compounds

29. In what field is the knowledge of biogeography used in understanding the spread of animal-borne diseases?

A. Agriculture
B. Medicine
C. Geography
D. Paleontology

30. How is the knowledge of biogeography used in acquiring knowledge about the preservation of rare species?

A. To understand the impact of human activity on these species
B. To understand the evolutionary history of these species
C. To understand the distribution, habitat, and conservation of these species
D. To understand the industrial applications of these species

31. What is the application of statistical and mathematical formulas in the study of biology called?

A. Biostatistics
B. Biometry
C. Bioinformatics
D. Biomechanics

32. In which field is biometry more often used?

A. Agriculture
B. Medicine
C. Ecology
D. Computer Science

33. What is the study of life, from the economic point of view, called?

A. Bioeconomics
B. Ecological Economics
C. Environmental Economics
D. Agricultural Economics

34. How do living organisms play a vital role in the economy of a country?

A. As a source of food
B. As a source of medicine
C. As a source of energy
D. All of the above

35. How do diseases of animals, plants, and microbes affect the economy of a country?

A. They cause billions of dollars in loss
B. They create new job opportunities
C. They increase tourism
D. They improve the environment

36. What is the role of bioeconomists in calculating and comparing the cost and profit of biological projects?

A. They analyze the environmental impact of these projects
B. They evaluate the economic feasibility of these projects
C. They conduct research on the impact of these projects on society
D. They provide recommendations for future projects

MCQs on Five Kingdom Classification


37. What is the biggest unit of classification for all living things?

A. Phylum
B. Class
C. Order
D. Kingdom

38. Who presented the system of classification for all living things into five kingdoms?

A. Carl Linnaeus
B. Charles Darwin
C. Robert Whittaker
D. Gregor Mendel

39. What is the general characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Monera?

A. They are multicellular organisms
B. They are the unicellular simplest organisms.
C. They have a nuclear membrane
D. They have membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelles.

40. What is the composition of the cell wall in organisms of Kingdom Monera?

A. Cellulose
B. Chitin
C. Murein
D. Lignin

41. What is the term used to describe organisms of Kingdom Monera because of their lack of a nuclear membrane?

A. Eukaryotes
B. Prokaryotes
C. Microorganisms
D. Monerans

42. In which type of rocks can organisms of Kingdom Monera be found?

A. Sedimentary rocks
B. Metamorphic rocks
C. Igneous rocks
D. Oldest fossils bearing rocks

43. Which are examples of organisms found in Kingdom Monera?

A. Algae and Fungi
B. Bacteria and Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria)
C. Fish and Birds
D. Ferns and Mosses

44. What is the term used to describe organisms of Kingdom Protista because of their organized nucleus and membrane-bounded cytoplasmic organelles?

A. Eukaryotes
B. Prokaryotes
C. Microorganisms
D. Protists

45. Can organisms in Kingdom Protista be unicellular or multicellular?

A. Only unicellular
B. Only multicellular
C. Both unicellular and multicellular
D. None of the above

46. What is the characteristic of some protists in terms of the ability to make their own food?

A. Autotrophs
B. Heterotrophs
C. Both Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
D. None of the above

47. What are some examples of organisms found in Kingdom Protista?

A. Protozoan, Euglena, Chlaymydomonas, Yeast
B. Fish, Birds, Mammals
C. Ferns and Mosses
D. Bacteria and Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria)

48. What is the general characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Fungi in terms of their cell type?

A. They are unicellular organisms
B. They are mostly multicellular eukaryotes organisms.
C. They are Prokaryotes
D. They are Autotrophs

49. What is the characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Fungi in terms of their ability to make their own food?

A. Autotrophs
B. Heterotrophs
C. Both Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
D. None of the above

50. How do organisms in Kingdom Fungi obtain their food?

A. By photosynthesis
B. By absorbing nutrients from dead organic matter (Saprophytes)
C. By absorbing nutrients from living organisms (Parasites)
D. Both B and C

51. What are some examples of organisms found in Kingdom Fungi?

A. Breadmold, Mushrooms, Rust, and Smut fungi
B. Fish, Birds, Mammals
C. Ferns and Mosses
D. Bacteria and Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria)

52. How do organisms in Kingdom Plantae obtain their food?

A. By hunting other organisms
B. By absorbing nutrients from dead organic matter (Saprophytes)
C. By absorbing nutrients from living organisms (Parasites)
D. By photosynthesis (autotrophs)

53. What is the composition of the cell wall in organisms of Kingdom Plantae?

A. Cellulose
B. Chitin
C. Murein
D. Lignin

54. What is the general characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Animalia in terms of their cell type?

A. They are unicellular organisms
B. They are multicellular organisms
C. They are Prokaryotes
D. They are Autotrophs

55. What is the term used to describe organisms of Kingdom Animalia because of their organized nucleus and membrane-bounded cytoplasmic organelles?

A. Eukaryotes
B. Prokaryotes
C. Microorganisms
D. Animals

56. What is the characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Animalia in terms of their ability to make their own food?

A. Autotrophs
B. Heterotrophs
C. Both Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
D. None of the above

MCQs on the Level of Biological Organization

57. What are the building blocks of every living and non-living matter?

A. Atoms
B. Elements
C. Molecules
D. Compounds

58. What are the sub-atomic particles that make up an atom?

A. Electrons, protons and neutrons
B. Protons, neutrons and ions
C. Electrons, ions and neutrons
D. Protons, electrons and ions

59. How many elements are known to exist?

A. 16
B. 118
C. 100
D. 50

60. What are the elements that makeup 99% of protoplasm in living organisms?

A. O, C, H, N, Ca, P
B. K, S, Cl, Na, Mg, Fe
C. Cu, Mn, Zn and I
D. O, C, H, N, S, P

61. What is the name given to the 16 elements that make up the body mass of living organisms?

A. Bio-elements
B. Organic compounds
C. Inorganic compounds
D. Essential elements

62. What are examples of micro bio-molecules?

A. Glucose, amino acids, water
B. Starch, proteins, lipids
C. DNA, RNA, enzymes
D. Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids

63. What are examples of macro bio-molecules?

A. Glucose, amino acids, water
B. Starch, proteins, lipids
C. DNA, RNA, enzymes
D. Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids

64. What are the sub-cellular structures formed by the combination of bio-molecules in a systematic way?

A. Atoms
B. Elements
C. Organelles
D. Bio-molecules

65. What are the main components of a cell?

A. Atoms
B. Elements
C. Organelles
D. Bio-molecules

66. Which organelle is known as the power house of the cell?

A. Ribosomes
B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondria
D. Endoplasmic reticulum

67. What is the basic unit of life?

A. Atoms
B. Elements
C. Organelles
D. Cells

68. What are the main characteristics that separate unicellular organisms from multicellular organisms?

A. Number of cells
B. Number of organelles
C. Number of tissues
D. Number of organ systems

69. What is a group of similar cells that perform a particular function in the body called?

A. Organ
B. Tissue
C. Organelle
D. Cell

70. What is an example of a plant tissue?

A. Cardiac tissue
B. Mesophyll tissue
C. Epithelial tissue
D. Muscular tissue

71. What is an example of an animal tissue?

A. Mesophyll tissue
B. Cardiac tissue
C. Epithelial tissue
D. Both B and C

72. What is formed by the combination of tissues?

A. Cells
B. Organelles
C. Organ
D. Organ system

73. What is an example of an organ?

A. Cardiac tissue
B. Stomach
C. Epithelial tissue
D. Muscular tissue

74. What is formed by the combination of organs?

A. Cells
B. Organelles
C. Tissue
D. Organ system

75. What is an example of an organ system?

A. Digestive system
B. Nervous system
C. Circulatory system
D. Reproductive system

76. What is the final stage in the formation of living organisms?

A. Cells 
B. Organelles
C. Tissues
D. Organism

MCQs on Levels of Biological Organization higher than the Organism level

77. What is a group of similar organisms that can freely interbreed to produce fertile offspring called?

A. Organism
B. Population
C. Community
D. Species

78. What is formed when organisms of the same species live in the same area?

A. Organism
B. Population
C. Community
D. Species

79. What is formed when members of different species live in the same area?

A. Organism
B. Population
C. Community
D. Species

80. What is an area of nature where living organisms interact with each other and also with their non-living environment called?

A. Ecosystem
B. Biosphere
C. Population
D. Community

81. What is the total area needed for biological activities called?

A. Ecosystem
B. Biosphere
C. Population
D. Community

82. What is the solid portion of the earth's surface called?

A. Lithosphere
B. Hydrosphere
C. Atmosphere
D. Biosphere

83. What is the portion of earth contained by water called?

A. Lithosphere
B. Hydrosphere
C. Atmosphere
D. Biosphere

MCQs on Levels of Cellular Organization

84. What type of organism is made up of only one cell?

A. Unicellular organism
B. Colonial organism
C. Multicellular organism
D. Coenobium colony

85. What is an example of a unicellular organism?

A. Amoeba
B. Volvox
C. Mustard plant
D. Frog

86. What type of cellular organization involves many unicellular organisms living together in the form of a colony?

A. Unicellular organization
B. Colonial organization
C. Multicellular organization
D. Coenobium colony

87. What type of organism is made up of more than one cell?

A. Unicellular organism
B. Colonial organism
C. Multicellular organism
D. Coenobium colony

88. What is the botanical name of the mustard plant?

A. Rana Tigrina
B. Brassica campestriss
C. Amoeba
D. Volvox

89. What are the two parts of the mustard plant body?

A. Roots and stems
B. Stems and branches
C. Vegetative and Reproductive parts
D. Roots and leaves

90. What is the zoological name of frog?

A. Brassica campestriss
B. Rana Tigrina
C. Amoeba
D. Volvox

91. What type of reproduction occurs in Volvox?

A. Sexual and asexual reproduction
B. Sexual reproduction only
C. Asexual reproduction only
D. No reproduction

MCQs on Contributions of Muslim Scientists in the History of Biology

92. In which year was Jabir Bin Hayyan born?

A) 721 AD
B) 815 AD
C) 650 AD
D) 935 AD

93. In which year did Jabir Bin Hayyan die?

A) 721 AD
B) 815 AD
C) 650 AD
D) 935 AD

94. Jabir Bin Hayyan is known as the father of which field?

A) Astronomy
B) Pharmacy
C) Philosophy
D) Chemistry

95. Jabir Bin Hayyan wrote a book on which subject?

A) Plants
B) Animals
C) Astronomy
D) Both A and B

96. Jabir Bin Hayyan was also known for his expertise in which field?

A) Astronomy
B) Pharmacy
C) Philosophy
D) All of the above

97. In which year was Abdul Malik Asmai born?

A) 740 AD
B) 828 AD
C) 650 AD
D) 935 AD

98. In which year did Abdul Malik Asmai die?

A) 740 AD
B) 828 AD
C) 650 AD
D) 935 AD

99. In which field was Abdul Malik Asmai a specialist?

A) Animal Sciences
B) Plant Sciences
C) Astronomy
D) Chemistry

100. Abdul Malik Asmai wrote a book on which animal?

A) Horse
B) Camel
C) Sheep
D) Wild animals

101. What is the name of Abdul Malik Asmai's book on human body?

A) Al-Kheil
B) Al-Ibil
C) A-Sha
D) Khalaq-ul-Insan

102. In which year was Bu Ali Sina born?

A) 980 AD
B) 1037 AD
C) 870 AD
D) 936 AD

103. In which year did Bu Ali Sina die?

A) 980 AD
B) 1037 AD
C) 870 AD
D) 936 AD

104. What is the name of Bu Ali Sina's famous book on medicine?

A) Al-Qanoon fi-tib
B) Al-Hayawan
C) Kitab-ul-Nabatat
D) Kitab-ul-Manazir

105. Who wrote the famous book ‘Al-Hayawan’?

A) Bu Ali Sina
B) Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz
C) Al-Farabi
D) Abdul Qasim Al-Zahravi

106. In which field was Al-Farabi an expert?

A) Medicine
B) Mathematics
C) Astronomy
D) Paleontology

107. What is Abdul Qasim Al-Zahravi famous for?

A) Removal of stones from the urinary bladder
B) Study of seasonal migration of fish
C) Study of the life system of ants
D) Correction of the Greek concept of vision

108. In which century was Ibnul Haitham a well-known ophthalmologist?

A) 12th century AD
B) 13th century AD
C) 11th century AD
D) 10th century AD

109. What is the name of Ibnul Haitham's famous book on optics?

A) Al-Qanoon fi-tib
B) Al-Hayawan
C) Kitab-ul-Manazir
D) Mizan-ul-Hikma

110. Who described the circulation of blood in the human body?

A) Bu Ali Sina
B) Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz
C) Al-Farabi
D) Ibn-ul-Nafees

111. What is the name of Al-Farabi's famous book on plants?

A) Al-Qanoon fi-tib
B) Al-Hayawan
C) Kitab-ul-Nabatat
D) Kitab-ul-Manazir

112. What is the name of Al-Farabi's famous book on animals?

A) Al-Qanoon fi-tib
B) Al-Hayawan
C) Kitab-ul-Nabatat
D) Kitab-ul-Hayawan

113. What is the name of Bu Ali Sina's famous book on mathematics?

A) Al-Qanoon fi-tib
B) Al-Hayawan
C) Kitab-ul-Nabatat
D) None

114. In which book did Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz describe the seasonal migration of fish in the river Tigris?

A) Al-Hayawan
B) Kitab-ul-Nabatat
C) Kitab-ul-Hayawan
D) Kitab-ul-Manazir

115. In which book did Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz discuss the life system of ants?

A) Al-Hayawan
B) Kitab-ul-Nabatat
C) Kitab-ul-Hayawan
D) Kitab-ul-Manazir

116. Who wrote the famous book ‘Kitab-ul-Nabatat’?

A) Bu Ali Sina
B) Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz
C) Al-Farabi
D) Abdul Qasim Al-Zahravi


117. Who wrote the famous book ‘Kitab-ul-Hayawan’?

A) Bu Ali Sina
B) Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz
C) Al-Farabi
D) Abdul Qasim Al-Zahravi

118. What is Abdul Qasim Al-Zahravi famous for?

A) Removal of stones from the urinary bladder
B) Study of seasonal migration of fish
C) Study of the life system of ants
D) Correction of the Greek concept of vision

119. Who was a great ophthalmologist who corrected the Greek concept of vision?

A) Bu Ali Sina
B) Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz
C) Al-Farabi
D) Ibnul Haitham

120. Who was a well-known biologist in the 13th century AD who described the circulation of blood in the human body?

A) Bu Ali Sina
B) Abu Usman Umar Al-jahiz
C) Al-Farabi 
D) Ibn-ul-Nafees


Answers:

1. C     2. B     3. B     4. B     5. B     6. B     7. B     8. C     9. A     10. A 

11. A     12. A     13. A     14. B     15. A     16. A     17. A     18. C     19. C     

20. D     21. C     22. C     23. C     24. D     25. A     26. A     27. A     28. C     

29. B     30. C     31. A     32. A    33. A     34. D     35. A     36. B     37. D 

38. C     39. B     40. C     41. B     42. D     43. B     44. A     45. C     46.  C 

47. A    48. B     49. B 50. D     51. A     52. D     53. A     54. B     55. A     

56. B     57. A     58. A     59. B     60. A     61. A     62. A    63. B     64. C     

65. C     66. C     67. D     68. A     69. B    70. B     71. B     72. C     73. B     

74. D     75. C     76. D     77. D     78. B     79. C     80. A     81. B     82. A     

83. B     84. A     85. A     86. B     87. C     88. B     89. C     90. B     91. A     

92. A    93. B     94. D     95. D     96. D     97. A     98. B     99. A     100. D     

101. D     102. A     103. B     104. A     105. B    106. B     107. A     108. B 

109. C     110. D     111. C     112. D     113. D     114. A     115. A     116. C     

117. C    118. A     119. D     120. D

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