Which branch of biology deals with the study of animal behavior? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which branch of biology deals with the study of animal behavior?
A. Ethology
B. Ecology
C. Eugenics
D. Entomology
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ethology is the branch of biology that deals with the scientific and objective study of animal behavior, usually with a focus on behavior under natural conditions. Ecology studies ecosystems, Entomology studies insects, and Eugenics deals with the improvement of human genetic traits.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Biology Questions

Question #1
The disease 'anemia' is most commonly caused by deficiency of:
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Magnesium
D. Iodine

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Iron-deficiency anemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency worldwide, characterized by fatigue, pallor, and reduced oxygen-carrying capacity. It is treated with iron supplementation and dietary changes.

This question belongs to: Science Biology
Question #2
The branch of biology concerned with the study of insects is:
A. Ichthyology
B. Herpetology
C. Entomology
D. Ornithology

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Entomology is the study of insects. Ichthyology is fish, herpetology reptiles and amphibians, ornithology birds. Insects are the most diverse group of animals.

This question belongs to: Science Biology
Question #3
The 'Hershey-Chase' experiment in 1952 used radioactive isotopes to prove that DNA is the genetic material of bacteriophages. They used:
A. 32P to label proteins and 35S to label DNA
B. 15N to label proteins and 14N to label DNA
C. 35S to label proteins and 32P to label DNA
D. 14C to label proteins and 3H to label DNA

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
In 1952, Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase conducted the famous blender experiment to confirm that DNA is the genetic material of the T2 bacteriophage. They used radioactive sulfur (35S) to label the protein coat (capsid) of the phage, as sulfur is present in amino acids (methionine, cysteine) but not in DNA. They used radioactive phosphorus (32P) to label the DNA, as phosphorus is in the DNA backbone but not in proteins. After infection and blending, they found that only 32P (DNA) entered the bacterial cell to produce new phages, proving DNA is the genetic material.

This question belongs to: Science Biology