Biology ยท 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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amphitropus
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anatropus
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orthotropus
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campylotropus
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circinotropus
C
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Explanation
Here the micropyle, chalaza and funicle are in a straight line. This is the most primitive type of ovule, e.g. piper, polygonum, cycas.
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Collenchyma
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Parenchyma
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Sclerenchyma
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Aerenchyma
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Chlorenchyma
A
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Explanation
It is effective mechanical tissue of growing organs where it can give strength and elasticity.
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cellulose
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pectin
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lignin
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chitin
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suberin
B
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Explanation
Middle lamella is colloidal in nature. It is composed of magnesium and calcium pectate.
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Primary meristem
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Lateral meristem
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Intercalary meristem
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Apical meristem
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Promeristem
C
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Explanation
These are found in the stem and leaf sheaths of many monocots particularly grass.
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Adventitious roots
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Tap roots
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Cladodes
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Stilt roots
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Aerial roots of orchids
E
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Explanation
Velamen is a spongy, multiple epidermis that covers the roots of some epiphytic or semiepiphytic plants, such as orchids.
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radial
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concentric
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conjoint
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collateral
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bicollateral
E
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Explanation
When phloem and cambium are present on both sides of xylem, the vascular bundles are called bicollateral vascular bundles.
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Periderm
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Sap wood
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Heart wood
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Cortex
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Lenticels
C
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Explanation
The older, nonliving central wood of a tree or woody plant, usually darker and harder than the younger sapwood. It is also called duramen.
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Transverse section
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Radial longitudinal section
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Tangential longitudinal section
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It can be studied in all the planes
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Longitudinal section
C
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Explanation
A tangential section is a longitudinal section of a stem where the section is perpendicular to the tangent or radius of the stem.
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Solenostele
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Dictyostele
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Eustele
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Protostele
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Actinostele
D
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Explanation
Here, solid core of xylem is surrounded by phloem.
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Incompatibility
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Protandry
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Protogyny
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Unisexuality
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Cleistogamy
E
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Explanation
Cleistogamy or automatic self-pollination describes the trait of certain plants to propagate by using non-opening, self-pollinating flowers.
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carpels
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ovule
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embryo sac
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egg
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zygote
C
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Explanation
Embryo sac is the female gametophyte in which the diploid embryo develops.
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stock
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scion
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stalk
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sucker
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none of these
B
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Explanation
The scion is a cutting that is located on the sides of the plant. This cutting is most commonly grafted onto the root system of another plant. The scion is selected to be cut especially for its flowers, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. The genes in the scion are able to be duplicated by the scion plant.
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Only a
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Only a and b
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Only b and c
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Only b, c and d
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Only c and d
A
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Explanation
This is the correct option as a flower is not involved in vegetative reproduction. Only the vegetative parts of a plant take part in it, i.e. root, stem and leaf.
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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 b and c
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Only c and d
E
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Explanation
This is the correct option. Ferns and mosses are non-flowering and reproduce by the method of spore formation.
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Stamen
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Pistil
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Petal
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Pedicel
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Sepal
A
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Explanation
This is the correct option. Stamen is the male reproductive part of a flower.