Biology · Science General
Botany and Plant Science
4,989 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.
Plant ReproductionPlant AnatomyRoot ModificationsInflorescence PatternsPlant Morphology
Botany and Plant Science Questions
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Lily
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Rose
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Sunflower
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Tulip
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Gourd
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option. Gourd is a unisexual flower.
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Style
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Ovary
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Stigma
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Sepal
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Pistil
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option.
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Petal
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Stamen
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Anther
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Filament
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Ovule
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option.
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Only a and b
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Only a and c
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Only a and d
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Only c and d
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Only b and c
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option.
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stipules
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root
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node
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internode
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sepal
D
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the part of the stem in between two successive nodes.
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bract
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leaf base
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bracteole
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epicalyx
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A bracteole (also called a bractlet) is a small bract-like structure that may be present on the pedicel (the stalk of a single flower). A bract is a leaf-like structure at the base of an inflorescence, not on the pedicel itself. Leaf base is part of the leaf, and epicalyx is a whorl of bracts below the calyx.
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bract
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leaf base
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bracteole
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epicalyx
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A bract is a modified leaf or scale, typically small, with a flower or inflorescence arising in its axil. Bracts are often mistaken for petals but are actually modified leaves. Leaf base is part of the leaf itself, bracteole is on the pedicel, and epicalyx refers to supplementary whorls below the calyx.
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pistillode
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staminodes
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staminate
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neuter
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A neuter flower lacks both stamens (male part) and pistils (female part), making it non-reproductive. Examples include flowers of ray florets in sunflower. Neither pistillode (non-functional pistil) nor staminodes (non-functional stamens) fully describes the absence of both whorls.
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monoecious
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dioecious
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naked
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perianth
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Monoecious means 'one house' - both male and female flowers are on the same plant, like corn or cucumber. Dioecious plants have separate male and female plants (like papaya or date palm). Naked flowers lack perianth altogether.
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pistillate
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gynoecium
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perianth
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androcium
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A unisexual flower lacks either the androecium (male whorl) or gynoecium (female whorl), not both. Androecium is the correct term for the male reproductive whorl (stamens). Pistillate refers to female flowers, gynoecium is the female part, and perianth is the protective whorl.
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monoecious
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tepal
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dioecious
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neuter
B
Correct answer
Explanation
When sepals and petals are indistinguishable, individual perianth units are called tepals (as in tulips and lilies). This contrasts with flowers having distinct calyx (sepals) and corolla (petals). Monoecious and dioecious describe plant sexuality, not perianth parts.
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monoecious
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dioecious
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naked
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perianth
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Perianth is the collective term for the outer protective whorl when sepals and petals cannot be distinguished. Monoecious and dioecious describe sexual arrangements of flowers on plants. Naked flowers lack a perianth entirely.
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monoecious
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dioecious
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petalloid
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sepalloid
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Sepalloid perianth is green and resembles calyx (sepals). Petalloid perianth is colorful like petals. The question describes a green, calyx-like appearance, so sepalloid is correct. Monoecious and dioecious are plant sexuality terms.
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regular or actinomorphic
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zygomorphic
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assymetrical or irregular
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lateral
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Actinomorphic (regular) flowers can be divided into two equal halves by ANY vertical plane passing through the center, showing radial symmetry. Examples: mustard, datura. Zygomorphic flowers can only be divided along one plane. Asymmetrical flowers have no symmetry.
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regular or actinomorphic
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zygomorphic
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assymetrical or irregular
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lateral
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Zygomorphic flowers have bilateral symmetry - they can be divided into two similar halves along only ONE specific vertical plane. Examples: orchid, pea, snapdragon. Actinomorphic flowers can be divided along any plane. Asymmetrical flowers lack symmetry.