Biology · 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.
Plant ReproductionPlant AnatomyRoot ModificationsInflorescence PatternsPlant Morphology
Botany and Plant Science Questions
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Chlorenchyma
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Aerenchyma
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Parenchyma
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Collenchyma
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Sclerenchyma
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In hydrophytes, large air cavities are present in parenchyma to give buoyancy to the plants. Such type of parenchyma is called arenchyma.
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Cutin
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Suberin
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Sclereids
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Lignin
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Lignin is the correct answer as lignin is a complex polymer which acts as cement and hardens the cell wall. It is present in the walls of cells of sclerenchyma tissue. Such cell walls are called lignified.
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Tracheids
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Vessels
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Sieve tube
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Parenchyma
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Xylem fiber
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Sieve tube is not an element of xylem. It is an element of phloem. Sieve tube is a tubular cell with perforated walls.
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Parenchyma
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Collenchyma
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Sclerenchyma
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Meristematic tissue
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All of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Sclerenchyma tissue is responsible for making a plant hard and stiff.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Esters are organic compounds responsible for the sweet and fruity fragrances found in many flowers and fruits. They are widely used in the perfume industry to replicate natural scents. Other options like Amber are specific scents or substances, not the general class of chemicals responsible for floral smells.
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Pistil
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Ovary
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Style
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Stamen
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Stigma
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Stamen – is the male reproductive part of the flower.
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Parallel venation and tap root
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Parallel venation and fibrous root
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Reticulate venation and tap root
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Reticulate venation and fibrous root
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Fibrous venation and tap root
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Grass has parallel venation and fibrous root.
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only a
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a and b
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a, b and c
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only d
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a, b, and d
C
Correct answer
Explanation
These are the male parts of the flower.
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Flowers that lack pedicel.
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The inner whorl of the flower.
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The central female reproductive part of a flower.
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The fine dust like particles produced inside the anthers of a flower.
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The stalk of a flower.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Some flowers lack pedicel, or a stem, such flowers are called sessile.
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sepal and pedicel
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stigma and style
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anthers and filaments
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ovary and ovules
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lamina and node
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Anthers and filaments – are the male reproductive parts of the flower. These are the two parts of the stamen.
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Sepals
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Calyx
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Anthers
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Pedicel
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Petals
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Anthers – Pollen grains are produced in the anthers of the flowers.
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Calyx
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Corolla
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Androceium
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Gynoceium
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Pedicel
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Pedicel – is the stem of the flower and is not considered a whorl. Thus, this is the correct answer.
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Sweet pea
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Gulmohur
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Passion flower
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Musk melon
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Lily
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Musk melon – This is the correct answer. Musk melon is a uni-sexual flower. Uni-sexual flowers are flowers that have either male or female reproductive parts.
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Rose
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Papaya
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Cucumber
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Gourd
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Watermelon
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Rose – This is correct as this is a bisexual flower. Flowers that contain both androecium and gynoecium are called androgynous or hermaphroditic. Mostly plants with large showy flowers are bisexual flowers.
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only a
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only b
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only c
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both a and b
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a, b and c
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. All the statements are correct. Sugarcane plant has fibrous roots. The shoot system develops from the plumule of the embryo. The stem is divided into nodes and internodes and it bears axillary buds and apical buds.