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Botany and Plant Science

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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 botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Roots developed from parts of the plant other than radicle are called

  1. Tap roots

  2. Fibrous roots

  3. Adventitious roots

  4. Nodular roots

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Adventitious roots are the type of roots that are grown from different parts of plants such as stem, leaf and tubers etc. These are used in vegetative propagation.
Correct option is C.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

The plant part which exhibits negative geotropism is

  1. Root

  2. Stem

  3. Branch

  4. Leaves

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Stem the supportive and holding part of a plant that grows from plumule and attracts towards a light and normally grows above the ground and considered to be negatively geotropic.

So the correct option is 'stem'

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Still roots are

  1. Primary root

  2. Adventitious root

  3. Secondary root

  4. Tap root

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Stilt roots are adventitious roots. They arise from the lower nodes of stem and enter the soil and become stronger. They help in the anchorage. 
  • For example, maize and sugarcane. So, the correct answer is 'Adventitious Root'.
Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Fusiform roots are found in   

  1. Solanum tuberosum

  2. Clocasia

  3. Ducus carota

  4. Raphanus sativus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fusiform root is those roots, which are swollen from middle and narrow towards the bottom parts. 

 Solanum tuberosum  It is a stem, not a root
 Colocasia Corm stem  
 Ducus carota  Conical root
 Raphanus sativus  Fusiform root

So, the correct answer is ' Raphanus sativus '

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

The common feature between Pinus, Monotropa and Sarcodes is

  1. Stilt roots

  2. Mycorrhizal roots

  3. Climbing roots

  4. Assimilatory roots

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The common feature between Pinus, Monotropa and Sarcodes is mycorrhizal roots. Mycorrhizae form a mutualistic relationship with the roots of most plant species. Most plant families are predominantly mycorrhizal. This mutualistic association provides the fungus with relatively constant and direct access to carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are translocated from their source to root tissue and onto the plant's fungal partners. In return, the plant gains the benefits of the mycelium's higher absorptive capacity for water and mineral nutrients due to the comparatively large surface area of mycelium, thus improving the plant's mineral absorption capabilities.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

An example of .............. is radish.

  1. Napiform root

  2. Conical root

  3. Tuberous root

  4. Fusiform root

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Radish is an example of fusiform tap root. The edible part of radish is a modified tap root. In a plant with a taproot system, the taproot is the central and dominant root. Typically, a taproot is straight and very thick. It is tapering in shape and grows directly downward. There are different types of modified tap roots like fusiform, napiform, conical, tuberous roots. Fusiform root is swollen at the middle and tapers gradually at both the ends forming a spindle shaped structure.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Roots growing from any part of plant other than the original root system are termed as

  1. Adventitous roots

  2. Prop roots

  3. Fasciculated roots

  4. Parasitic roots

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Roots growing from any part of plant other than the original root system are termed as adventitous roots. Adventitious roots arise out of sequence from the more usual root formation of branches of a primary root and instead originate from the stem, branches, leaves or old woody roots. They commonly occur in monocots and pteridophytes. Most aerial roots and stilt roots are adventitious. In some conifers, adventitious roots can form the largest part of the root system.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Stilt roots in maize develop from

  1. Lower nodes

  2. Lower internodes

  3. Upper nodes

  4. Upper internodes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Modified aerial adventitious roots which develop from lower part of the stem node for mechanical support are called as stilt roots. Stilt roots arise from basal nodes of the stem near the soil. Stilt roots are generally present in plants growing in loose sandy soils. As the normal roots are not properly fixed, these modified roots enter obliquely into soil and act as supporting organs. For example, Zea mays (maize). 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Tuberous roots are found in

  1. Daucus carota

  2. Beta vulgaris

  3. Ipomoea batatas

  4. Raphanus sativus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tuberous roots are found in Ipomoea batatas. A tuberous root or storage root is a modified lateral root which is enlarged to function as a storage organ. The enlarged area of the storage root can be produced at the end or middle of a root or involve the entire root. It is thus different in origin but similar in function and appearance to a stem tuber. Examples of plants with notable tuberous roots include the sweet potato, Cassava, and Dahlia. The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are a root vegetable. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Epiblema is epidermal layer of

  1. Monocot leaf

  2. Dicot root

  3. Monocot stem

  4. Dicot stem

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Epiblema is epidermal layer of dicot root. Epiblema is the outermost covering of the root formed by a single layer of compactly arranged, barrel-shaped parenchyma cells. The cells are characteristically thin-walled since, they are involved in absorption of water. A cuticle and stomata are absent. Some of the epiblema cells are produced into long unicellular projections called as root hairs. Hence, epiblema is also known as piliferous layer.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

A dicot root differs from a monocot root in which of the following

  1. Presence of piliferous layer

  2. Presence of exodermis

  3. Presence of ill - developed pith

  4. Separate radial vascular bundle

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In dicot roots, the pith is either absent or not well developed. On the other hand in case of monocot root, we find a well developed pith across all the genera.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Which of the following has fibrous root system?

  1. Grass

  2. Pine tree

  3. Spinach

  4. Mustard

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Grasses are the monocotyledonous plants. These plants possess the adventitious or the fibrous type of root system. There are many fine thread-like branches which develop from any other part of the plant rather than the radicle. These type of roots do not grow much deeper but spread in the region widely to provide support the plant.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

Fibrous root system is also called

  1. Tap root system

  2. Tuberous root system

  3. Nodulated root system

  4. Adventitious root system

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The monocotyledonous plants possess the adventitious or the fibrous type of root system. There are many fine thread-like branches which develop from any other part of the plant rather than the radicle. These type of roots do not grow much deeper but spread in the region widely to provide support the plant.

Multiple choice botany root - external morphology root systems root system in plants forms of root

A root is adventitious when it is

  1. Swollen

  2. Growing in marshy places

  3. Formed from plumule

  4. Modified for storage

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Adventitious roots do not arise from the radical of the seed. Instead, they can originate from the plumule parts such as stem, branches, leaves, or old woody roots of the plants. Hence, they are termed as adventitious. They commonly occur in monocots and pteridophytes.