Explain Fundamental Forces in Nature (Class 11 – Physics) – Notes
Notes for NCERT Class 11 Chapter 2 Biological Classification: Biological classification is the process by which biologists group living organisms which, are classified on the basis of their similarity. Classification is essential for the convenient study of living organisms. It is required to identiRead more
Notes for NCERT Class 11 Chapter 2 Biological Classification: Biological classification is the process by which biologists group living organisms which, are classified on the basis of their similarity. Classification is essential for the convenient study of living organisms. It is required to identify different varieties of organisms. It helps in the correct identification of many organisms. It leads to the evolution of organisms. It also establishes phylogenetic relationships among organisms. Carolus Linneuas was one of the scientists to classify organisms.
NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 02 Biological Classification: The practice of classifying organisms based on shared characteristics is known as biological classification. Linnaeus proposed two areas of classification. He divided organisms into two kingdoms: the animal kingdom (Animalia) and the plant kingdom (Plantae). The classification of the two kingdoms had some disadvantages, such as the impossibility of distinguishing between eukaryotes and prokaryotes, unicellular and multicellular species, and photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic organisms. As a result, the field continued to grow and served as a primary example of R.H. Whittaker’s classification of the five domains or kingdoms.
Biological Classification
Two Kingdom Classification
Two kingdom classification was given by a biologist, Carolus Linnaeus. He classified organisms into two kingdoms, i.e. Plantae (included all plants) and Animalia (included all animals).
Disadvantages of Two Kingdom Classification
This system didn’t distinguish between the following types of organisms-
- Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
- Unicellular and multicellular organisms
- Photosynthetic (green algae) and non-photosynthetic (fungi) organisms
Five Kingdom Classification
In 1969, R.H. Whittaker proposed the five-kingdom classification. He classified those five kingdoms as Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. He primarily used the following criteria for classification:
- Cell structure
- Body organisation
- Mode of nourishment
- Reproduction
- Phylogenetic linkages or relationships
Kingdom Monera
Bacteria are the main members of this kingdom. Kingdom Monera is further divided into:
- Archaebacteria
- Eubacteria or true bacteria
Archaebacteria
They are special bacteria as they can withstand extreme environmental conditions because of their different cell wall structure. They can be:
- Thermoacidophiles: They are found in the hot springs
- Halophiles: They are found in the salty areas
- Methanogens: They are found in the marshy areas/ gut of ruminant animals (production of biogas)
Eubacteria or True Bacteria
They have rigid cell walls and flagellum (locomotion), if motile. They can be photosynthetic autotrophs, chemosynthetic autotrophs and heterotrophs.
- Photosynthetic Autotrophs: Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae, have chlorophyll a), Nostoc and Anabaena are their common examples. They are surrounded by a gelatinous sheath or mucilaginous covering, which protects them from wetting. They fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialised cells called heterocysts (significance)
- Chemosynthetic Autotrophs: These are the bacteria which oxidise inorganic substances, e.g. nitrates, nitrites and ammonia and use the released energy for ATP production. They recycle nutrients, e.g. nitrogen, phosphorous, iron and sulphur (significance).
- Heterotrophs: They are decomposers. Some of them are pathogens and some are beneficial as they are helpful in making curd from milk, producing antibiotics, and fixing atmospheric nitrogen in leguminous plants (significance).
Reproduction in Bacteria
They reproduce by asexual mode- binary fission, sexual mode- transfer of DNA and spore formation in unfavourable conditions.
Mycoplasma
They are the smallest organisms which lack cell walls. They can survive in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic). They cause diseases (pathogens).
Kingdom Protista
They are single-celled eukaryotes. They include:
- Chrysophytes
- Dinoflagellates
- Euglenoids
- Slime moulds
- Protozoans
Classification of Protista | Characteristic Features | Examples |
Chrysophytes (chief producers in oceans) | Their cell walls form two overlapping shells, which are fit together and embedded with silica which, makes them indestructible. So, cell wall deposits and their accumulation leads to ‘diatomaceous earth’. This soil can be used to polish things, and filter oils and syrups. | Diatoms and golden algae (desmids) |
Dinoflagellates | They show rapid multiplication and make the appearance of sea red (bioluminescence). Toxins released by them can kill other aquatic animals. | Red dinoflagellates (Example: Gonyaulax) |
Euglenoids | They have a pellicle protein-rich layer) which keeps them flexible | Euglena |
Slime Moulds | During suitable conditions, they form plasmodium and during unfavourable conditions, plasmodium differentiates and forms fruiting bodies (spores inside) |
Acrasia, Plasmodiophorina |
Protozoans | They are heterotrophs and live as predators or parasites. They are classified into four types | Plasmodium |
Types of Protozoans and their Features/ Diseases Caused
Protozoans | Features/Diseases Caused | Examples |
Amoeboid Protozoans | They form pseudopodia to capture their prey. Some of them are parasites | Amoeba, Entamoeba |
Flagellated Protozoans | Sleeping sickness, a disease caused by the parasitic forms | Trypanosoma |
Ciliated Protozoans | Cilia (locomotion) and gullet, a cavity is present on the body | Paramoecium |
Sporozoans | Some species cause malaria | Plasmodium |
Kingdom Fungi
Fungi are multicellular and the how heterotrophic mode of nutrition (saprophytes/parasites/symbiotic- mycorrhiza). Some fungi are unicellular, e.g. yeast.
Some Useful Fungi
Mushrooms and yeast are the most valuable fungi. Mushrooms are edible and are a good source of proteins. Yeast is used to make bread and cheese. Penicillium fungi are used to produce antibiotics.
Some Harmful Fungi
Some fungi cause diseases in both plants and animals, e.g. wheat rust disease is caused by Puccinia fungus.
Reproduction in Fungi
There are three modes of reproduction in fungi, i.e. vegetative, asexual and sexual.
- Vegetative Propagation: It takes place by fragmentation, fission and budding.
- Asexual Reproduction: It takes place by conidia or sporangiospores or zoospores.
- Sexual Reproduction: It takes place by oospores, ascospores and basidiospores.
Stages of Sexual Reproduction in Fungi
- Plasmogay- It is the fusion of protoplasms between two motile or non-motile gametes.
- Karyogamy- It is the fusion of two nuclei.
- Meiosis in zygote, gives rise to haploid spores.
In ascomycetes and basidiomycetes, the dikaryotic stage (n + n, i.e., two nuclei per cell) is formed, known as dikaryon and the phase is dikaryophase.
Four Major Groups of Fungi
Classification of Fungi | Characteristic Features | Examples |
Phycomycetes | They grow on decaying wood in moist sites and obligate parasites on plant bodies | Mucor, Rhizopus (bread mould fungi) and Albugo (parasitic fungi on mustard) |
Ascomycetes (sac-fungi) | Neurospora is used in biochemical and genetic work. Some are edible, e.g. morels and truffles | Penicillium, yeast, Aspergillus, Claviceps and Neurospora |
Basidiomycetes | Some are edible, e.g. mushrooms. Mushrooms are rich in protein | Agaricus (mushroom), Ustilago (smut) and Puccinia (rust fungus), Mushrooms, bracket fungi, puffballs |
Deuteromycetes | They are known as ‘Imperfect Fungi’ because in this group, only asexual or vegetative phases are seen. Some fungi of this group are saprophytes or parasites while the majority are decomposers of litter, which aid in mineral cycling | Alternaria, Colletotrichum and Trichoderma |
Kingdom Plantae
All eukaryotic organisms that contain chlorophyll, usually known as plants, are classified as Plantae. A few species, like parasites and plants that feed on insects, are partially heterotrophic. Insectivorous plants include bladderwort and Venus fly traps, and parasites like Cuscuta feed on them. The eukaryotic structure of plant cells has large chloroplasts and a cell wall comprised primarily of cellulose. Algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms are all part of the plant kingdom.
Alternation of Generation
The haploid gametophytic and the diploid sporophytic phases of a plant’s life cycle alternate with one another. Various plant families have different haploid and diploid phase lengths and whether they are independent or reliant on others.
Kingdom Animalia
They are multicellular and heterotrophic (show the holozoic mode of nutrition) eukaryotes. They lack cell walls. Almost, all the animals show locomotion. Sexual reproduction occurs by the fusion of male and female gametes which give rise to an embryo followed by repeated cell divisions.
Viruses, Viroids, Prions And Lichens
The differences between viruses, viroids and prions are given below:
Viruses | Viroids | Prions |
They are oblique intracellular agents | They are oblique intracellular agents | They are the abnormal form of a cellular protein |
They have either DNA or RNA which is surrounded by a protein coat | They consist of only RNA. The protein coat is absent | They don’t possess DNA or RNA. Only protein coat is present |
Bacteriophage
Bacteriophages are also known as phages. These are the viruses which infect and replicate in the bacterial cells.
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
The tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) consists of single-stranded RNA. It infects tobacco plants and members of the family Solanaceae. The infection can cause some patterns like a mosaic, which shows mottling and discolouration on the surface of the leaves.
Lichens
The close association of fungus and algae form lichens. They are found in a pollution-free environment. Lichens are used in deodorant, pH papers, insense-sticks, toothpaste and perfumes. The fungal component is known as mycobiont and the algal component is known as phycobiont.
FAQs on Biological Classification
Q1: What are the Commercial Applications for Heterotrophic Bacteria and Archaea?
Answer:
Heterotrophic Bacteria: They help with nitrogen fixation, ammonification and nitrification. In addition, Rhizobium bacteria, they maintain soil fertility. Other members produce dairy products such as cheese and cottage cheese. Archaebacteria: Methanogens in animal feces produce biogas.
Q2: Write Some Plant like and Animal-like Features of Euglena.
Answer:
Plant-like features are:
- Euglena has plastids which help in photosynthesis
- Some of the species of euglena have carotenoid pigments, which give it red colour
Animal-like features are:
- Euglena doesn’t have a cell wall
- Flagella are present for locomotion
Q3: What Function Do Fungi Play in Our Daily Lives?
Answer:
See lessMushroom and yeast are the most useful fungi. Mushrooms are edible and are a good source of proteins. Yeast is used to make bread and cheese. Penicillium fungi is used to produce antibiotics.
Fundamental Forces The most beautiful phenomenon that can be seen in physics is that how universe is so disciplined and synced together. The force has kept the universe bind together. Forces have always played an important role in the human existence, but it is not realized by humans. Human beings cRead more
Fundamental Forces
The most beautiful phenomenon that can be seen in physics is that how universe is so disciplined and synced together. The force has kept the universe bind together. Forces have always played an important role in the human existence, but it is not realized by humans. Human beings constantly experience some force acting on them like gravitational force, etc. There are some forces that naturally exist in the universe, they are known as Fundamental Forces. Let’s learn about them in some detail.
Force
Force is an interaction, either with contact or without contact. When there is no opposition given to the Force, It can result in changing the motion, shape, position, of a body. Whenever some interaction occurs between two objects, there is a certain force acting upon them. There are many types of Forces present, For instance, Applied Force, Gravitational Force, Frictional Force, Tension Force, etc.
Fundamental Forces in nature
These forces are so well-defined that they cover the macroscopic and microscopic forces present in nature. The forces learned or seen by humans in everyday life, from frictional force, pull, push, thrust, etc. are known as derived forces, and they are not considered the fundamental forces. The derived forces are actually derived from the fundamental forces in some way or the other. Some Fundamental Forces are,
These above-mentioned forces are responsible for all the observations obtained in forces present in the nature.
Gravitational Force
This force exists by the virtue of the masses of any objects. Gravitational force is the mutual force of attraction between two masses. Attraction between any mass and Earth is called Gravity. Isaac Newton first gave the concept of gravity. Gravity is the most intuitive and the weakest force present in nature. The Irony is that Gravity actually holds the planet, Solar system, Entire Universe together, yet it is known to be the weakest force present in nature.
Electromagnetic Force
Charges when they are at rest exert a force at each other known as the Electric force of attraction/repulsion. Like charges repel each other while unlike charges attract each other. When charges start to move and become dynamic, they develop magnetic field lines around and have magnetic force, these two forces combined are known as Electromagnetic forces present in nature.
Magnetic force produced by current (moving charge)
Combining the above two forces which are always perpendicular to each other will give rise to Electromagnetic Force. The force is produced by massless bosons and photons present in the charges, Electromagnetic force exists in nature and is responsible for many derived forces we experience every day, for example, Friction Force, Normal Force, Elasticity, and so on.
Strong Nuclear Force
It is the force of attraction between Protons and Neutrons. The force is the same whether protons and protons are present or neutrons and neutrons are present or protons and neutrons are looked at. In short, a Strong nuclear force exists between all nucleons. In short Ranges, this Force is the strongest among all the forces. It is important to note that at a distance of 10-13 cm, this force vanishes.
Weak Nuclear Force
This Force is seen In the β Decay of a nucleus. Scientist named Wolfgang Pauli First predicted a particle named Neutrino. The Neutrino is an uncharged Particle that is released along with the electron in the β Decay process. During β Decay, when Beta Particle is ejected from an Atom, it tends to accelerate away from the atom and some force is required to accelerate the particle known as Weak Nuclear Force. Weak Nuclear Force is stronger than gravitational force but weaker than a strong nuclear force.
Table to represent Range and Relative Strength of Different Forces:
Conceptual Questions
Question 1: Which Fundamental Force is the strongest and weakest among the fundamental forces present in nature?
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Question 2: Which of the following forces are Fundamental, and which are derived in nature?
Weak Nuclear Force, Friction Force, Gravity, Elasticity, Electromagnetic Force, Push
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Question 3: A statement is being used now “Gravity is not a force” Throw light on this statement.
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Question 4: If the masses of 2 objects are doubled and the space between them is also doubled. How will the gravitational Force between them change?
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Question 5: What are Pseudo Forces? Give Examples.
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Question 6: Which two forces have infinite range?
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