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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A large pith
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No pith
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Medullary rays
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Endarch xylem
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A
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the main character of monocot root.
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aquarium
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museum
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phylum
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herbarium
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens, typically dried and pressed, used for scientific study.
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vitamin 'B'
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vitamin 'A'
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vitamin 'C'
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vitamin 'D'
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Barbados Cherry, also known as acerola, is one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C, containing 30-50 times more Vitamin C than oranges. This makes it exceptionally valuable for nutrition and immune support.
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Only a
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Only a and b
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Only b
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Only b and c
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Only c
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Chlamydomonas is a multicellular algae, is a false statement. Thus, it is the correct option. Chlamydomonas is a single-celled algae.
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Lactobacillus
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Amoeba
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Entamoeba
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Plasmodium
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Spirogyra
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option. Spirogyra is an algae.
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Only a
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Only a and b
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Only b
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Only b and c
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Only c
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option. Xylem and phloem comprise the conducting tissues. These are special tubes through which, the transport of materials take place. They are present in all parts of the plant's body.
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Presence of head inflorescence
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Hypogynous flowers
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Syngenesious anthers
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Fruit called 'cypsela'
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B
Correct answer
Explanation
Hypogynous flowers are not present in Compositae. In epigynous flowers, the hypanthium is fused to the gynoecium and the free parts of the sepals, petals and stamens appear to be attached to the top of the gynoecium as in Compositae family.
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endosperm of sunflower
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endosperm of pinus
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protonema of funaria
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sporangium of fern
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A
Correct answer
Explanation
Sunflower being an angiosperm has triploid or 3n endosperm.
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syngenesious
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synandrous
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diadelphous
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free stamens
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B
Correct answer
Explanation
Here both the anthers and filaments are united Cucurbitaceae.
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A pollen sac
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An ovule
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Pollen grains
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Embryo sac
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C
Correct answer
Explanation
Pollen grains or microspores are haploid structures formed by meiosis occurring in the microspore mother cell.
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Triploid endosperm
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Seed enclosed in a fruit
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Attractive petals
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Presence of vessels in xylem
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B
Correct answer
Explanation
In angiosperms only, the seed is formed enclosed in a fruit. This character is not present in gymnosperms where the seed is said to be naked.
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Unisexual
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Bisexual
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Single sexual
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Trisexual
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A flower that contains only stamen or carpel is called a unisexual flower.
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stigma; ovary
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style; stigma
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pollen grain; ovary
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ovary; pollen grain
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anther; pollen grain
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The pollen tube does not reach the ovary in a straight line.
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R, Q, P, S
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P, Q, R ,S
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Q, P, S, R
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R, Q, S, P
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Q, R, S, P
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The steps involved in sexual reproduction in a plant are: pollination, germination of pollen to form pollen tube, discharge of male gamete and fertilisation.
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stigma
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style
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ovary
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anther
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pistil
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ovary is the enlarged basal portion of the pistil where ovules are produced.