Biology · Science General

Botany and Plant Science

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Botany and plant science delve into the biological study of plant life, covering structural anatomy, physiological processes, and reproductive mechanisms. Key topics include inflorescence patterns, root modifications, and seed development, which are vital for biology sections in medical entrance exams. This collection of practice questions helps solidify understanding of complex plant functions.

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Botany and Plant Science Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Gametes - Fusion - Embryo - Fertilization - Zygote - New individual

  2. Gametes - Fusion - Zygote - Fertilization - Embryo - New individual

  3. Gamete - Fusion - Fertilization - Zygote - Embryo - New individual

  4. Gamete - Zygote - Fusion - Fertilization - Embryo - New individual

  5. Gamete - Zygote - Fertilization - Fusion - Embryo - New individual

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Yes, it is correct. Two gametes, viz. male and female gametes, are formed. The fusion of male and female gametes is called fertilization Zygote is formed after fertilization. The zygote develops into an embryo and finally into a new individual.

Multiple choice
  1. The eggs in the ovary

  2. The anther at the top of filament

  3. Female nuclei

  4. Male nuclei

  5. The pollen that settles on top of stigma

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. When pollen settles on top of the stigma, it germinates to produce a pollen tube. The pollen tube enters the ovary through the style.

Multiple choice
  1. Areolar

  2. Antigen

  3. Apical meristem

  4. Axon

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Apical meristem is the tissue at the tips of roots and stems where active cell division occurs, enabling growth in length. This region contains undifferentiated cells that can specialize into various plant tissues. Areolar tissue is loose connective tissue, antigens trigger immune responses, and axons are nerve fibers.

Multiple choice
  1. Sporophylls are aggregated to form cones.

  2. The microspores and megaspores are produced by male and female cones.

  3. Vascular tissues such as xylem lacks vessels and pholem lacks companion cells.

  4. The ovules are not contained within an ovary.

  5. Endosperm cells are triploid.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is a characteristics of Angiosperms.

Multiple choice
  1. casuarina

  2. asparagus

  3. opuntia

  4. euphorbia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cladode is a type of phylloclade consisting of one internode only. These are cylindrical (not fleshy) and are mistaken for leaves