THE MODERN SYNTHESIS
rubabThe combination of the principles of population genetics and Darwinian evolutionary theory is called modern synthesis. Modern synthesis comes from the study of genetics. It explains why variations exist among…
DEFINITIONS AND KEY POINTS FOR ECOPHYSIOLOGY
sanaTERMS DEFINITIONS Heliophytes The plants which grow best in full sunlight are called heliophytes. Sciophytes The plants which grow best at lower light intensities are called sciophytes. Facultative Seiophytes…
EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION
Evidences from Biogeography The study at the geographic distribution of plants and animals is called biogeography. Biogeographers explain the reason of distribution of organisms in different regions. Biogeographic studies show…
Multiple Choice And Fill in The Blankd OF MORPHOLOGY
sidraMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs) The inflorescence in which main axis is elongated and bears sessile lateral flowers is called: (a) Spike (b) Corymb (c) Spikelet (d) Catkin The spike with…
WIND
Air in motion is called wind. It can circulate gases, water vapours and small soil particles. The action of wind is an ecological factor. Its affect may be direct or…
WATER
Water is a most important environmental factor. It is essential for all life processes. The living cells have about 80% water. It is essential for the maintenance of turgidity of…
DARWINISM
Charles Robert Darwin (1809— 1882) was born on February 11 1809. His lather as a physician. Dan' in collected dogs and hunting birds during his youth. These activities reduced his…
EDAPHOLOGY
The study of soil is called Edaphology. The weathered layer of the earth crust is called soil. Typically soil is made up of parent material. Organic matter and living organisms…
EVOLUTION – LAMARCKISM
The change in the heritable traits of a population over successive generations, as determined by shifts in the allele frequencies of genes is called evolution. All contemporary organisms are related…
SUBJECTIVE & SHORT QUESTIONS OF GENETIC CONSERVATION
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS What is genetic conservation? Give significance and strategies. SHORT QUESTIONS 1-What is genetic conservation? Ans: Genetic conservation is a science that aims to apply genetic methods to deal…