Question

Study the following and choose the incorrect statements I. Schizocoelomates and enterocoelomates are together called acoelomates II. The regions characterized by high levels of species richness and high degree of endemism are called biodiversity hotspots III. The threatened species are listed in the Red Data Book IV. Cryopreservation is a type of in-situ conservation

• A. I, IV
• B. II, III
• C. I, III
• D. III, IV

Hint:

Cryopreservation, seed banks and botanical gardens are examples of ex-situ conservation, whereas biosphere reserves and national parks are examples of in-situ conservation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Conservation biology and animal classification involve concepts such as coelom formation, biodiversity hotspots and conservation strategies. We must identify the statements that are incorrect.

Step 1: Examine Statement I. Schizocoelomates and enterocoelomates possess a true coelom. Acoelomates completely lack a coelom. Therefore it is incorrect to say that schizocoelomates and enterocoelomates are together called acoelomates. Hence Statement I is incorrect.

Step 2: Examine Statement II. Biodiversity hotspots are regions showing:
• High species richness
• High endemism This definition is correct. Hence Statement II is correct.

Step 3: Examine Statement III. Threatened species are recorded in the Red Data Book. This statement is correct.

Step 4: Examine Statement IV. Cryopreservation involves preservation outside the natural habitat at extremely low temperatures. Therefore it is an example of ex-situ conservation and not in-situ conservation. Hence Statement IV is incorrect.

Step 5: Final conclusion. Incorrect statements: \[ I \text{ and } IV \] Therefore option (A) is correct.