Multiple choice

Read the following statements (A – E) and answer the question which follows them:

A. Meiosis takes place in megaspore. B. Perisperm is persistent nucellus within seeds. C. During seed germination, its stored food is mobilised by cytokinins. D. Hard outer layer of pollen is called intine. E. Seed coat of legumes is hard and thick due to the presence of sclereids.

How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. 5
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Only two statements (B and E) are correct. Meiosis takes place in meiocyte. Perisperm is persistent nucellus within seeds. During seed germination its stored food is mobilised by gibberellins. Hard outer layer of pollen is called exine. Seed coat of legumes is hard and thick due to presence of sclereids

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