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.

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Botany and Plant Science Questions

Multiple choice

Prothallus represents the

  1. sporophytic phase in pteridophytes

  2. sporophytic phase in gymnosperms

  3. sporophytic phase in angiosperms

  4. gametophytic phase in pteridophytes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gametophytic phase in Pteridophytes is represented by prothallus,  which is independent.and is formed by germinating spore.In pteridophytes a phenomena called alternation of generation is found in which the sporophytic and gametophytic phase alternates.

Multiple choice

What is the Japanese art of flower arrangement called?

  1. Ikebota

  2. Ikebana

  3. Origami

  4. Bonsai

  5. Ikefasa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, also known as kado. Origami is paper folding, and Bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees.

Multiple choice

Stamen is the ______ unit.

  1. female reproductive

  2. male reproductive

  3. basic cell

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

The stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of an anther and a filament. It produces pollen grains.

Multiple choice

Stamen is made up of ____________.

  1. anther

  2. filament

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A stamen is composed of two main parts: the pollen-bearing anther and the supporting stalk called the filament.

Multiple choice

Anther is generally ___________.

  1. multi lobed

  2. bi lobed

  3. six lobed

  4. five lobed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The typical angiosperm anther is dithecous, meaning it is bi-lobed, with each lobe containing two pollen sacs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Pistil is the female reproductive organ of a plant. b. It is made of three parts - stigma, style and ovary. c. There is only one ovule in an ovary.

  1. a, b and c

  2. a and b

  3. b and c

  4. a and c

  5. only a
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both the statements are correct. Pistil or carpel is the female reproductive organ of a plant. It is made of three parts - stigma, style and ovary.