Biology ยท Science General

Botany and Plant Science

5,038 Questions

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

Root cap is absent in

  1. some aquatic plants

  2. some parasitic plants

  3. some xerophytic plants

  4. some insectivorous plants
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Root cap is absent in some parasitic plants.

Multiple choice

What is meant by "root branches are endogenous in origin"?

  1. They develop from surface of the parent root.

  2. They develop independently of the main root.

  3. They develop from the interior of the root.

  4. Multiple root branches develop from a single cell.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Root branches develop from the interior of the parent root.

Multiple choice

The piliferous layer of the root is

  1. protected by root cap

  2. a layer of active growth

  3. covered by numerous hair

  4. responsible for increase in length
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Piliferous layer of the root is covered with numerous hair.

Multiple choice

Length of stem depends upon

  1. axillary buds

  2. terminal buds

  3. accessory buds

  4. lateral buds
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Length of stem depends upon terminal bud.

Multiple choice

Adventitious bud is a type of

  1. floral bud

  2. leaf bud

  3. mixed bud

  4. apical bud
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Adventitious bud is classified under the position of the leaf bud. This bud arises from roots and leaves.