Biology · Science General
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
What is the number of neck canal cells in the archegonium of Gnetales?
A
Correct answer
Explanation
There are no archegonia in Gnetales. Hence, there will be no neck canal cells.
Sieve cells can be traced in
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Dicots and monocots
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Monocots
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Gymnosperms and pteridophytes
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Bryophytes
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Sieve cells can be traced in gymnosperms and pteridophytes. Sieve cells are typically associated with gymnosperms because angiosperms have the more derived sieve tube members and companion cells in their phloem. They have a narrower diameter and are more elongated compared to sieve tube members. Sieve cells are associated with albuminous cells, which lack starch thus, making it possible to differentiate them from phloem parenchyma.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
The resin duct of Gymnosperm is an example of
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Intracellular space
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Schizogenous cavity
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Lysigenous cavity
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Vacuole containing stored material
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The resin duct in Gymnosperms are formed by separation of cells to form a cavity. The cells surrounding this cavity secrete resin into the cavity. Resin is aromatic and prevents infection.
So, the correct answer is 'Schizogenous cavity'
Ovules are naked in gymnosperm, because
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Fertilisation is absent
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True carpels are absent
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Archegonia are absent
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Endosperm is absent
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The gymnosperms do not have petals or flowers, but they do produce seeds. The name 'Gymnosperm' means, 'naked seeds' and refers to the fact that the gymnosperms bears their seeds on the margins of modified leaves or cones.
There are no sealed carpels, like those the define angiosperms. Although gymnosperms do have ovules, they do not have ovaries, pistils or stamens. Since the term 'fruit' refers to the mature ovary, gymnosperms do not in botanical usage have 'fruit' and the reproductive stages are referred to as cones.
Gymnosperm plants do not produce fruits because they do not have
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Ovary
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Gametes
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Fertilization
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None of the above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In Gymnosperms the fertilized ovule does not develop into a fruit as it would in an angiosperm. Because gymnosperms have no ovary, they can never produce fruit. Seeds develop from the ovules that are found in the developed ovaries or fruit, but in the case of gymnosperms, the ovules are located directly on the surface of the flower or cone. Yews and ginkgoes develop fruit like structures, but their seed is not inside these organs, which makes them Gymnosperms.
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Vessels
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Fruits
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Companion cells
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Gymnosperms are seed bearing non flowering plants. Since gymnosperms have no ovaries, they do not produce real fruits, at least not in the botanical sense. Because no fruit tissue surrounds gymnosperm seeds, the seeds are said to be "naked."
In Gymnosperms vascular tissues are arranged into vascular bundles just like Angiosperms. However, xylem does not possess vessels and phloem is without companion cells, like pteridophytes.
Bitegmic ovules occur in which of the following gymnosperm plant?
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Ginkgo
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Taxus
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Gnetum
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All of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Megasporangium or ovule is borne on adaxial or upper surface of megasporophyll or ovuliferous scale and are generally orthotropous and unitegmic in gymnosperms but are bitegmic in the Gnetales.
The gymnosperm resembles with angiosperm in having
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Ciliated sperms
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Presence of ovary
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Presence of seed
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Presence of fruit
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Gymnosperms and angiosperms are the phenerogames or spermatophytes.
Phenerogams are the seed bearing plants. Gymnosperms are distinguished from angiosperms by having naked ovules and seeds. The ovules are not enclosed in an ovary and the seeds are not enclosed in a pericarp.
In angiosperms or flowering plants, the seeds are enclosed in a fruit, and are known as "covered seeds".
Endosperm in gymnosperms is
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Haploid and developed after fertilization
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Haploid and developed before fertilization
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Triploid and developed before fertilization
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Triploid and developed after fertilization
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Gymnosperms are the most primitive of the seed plants. A seed comprises two parts: an endosperm, which nourishes the embryo, and the embryo itself, which is fed by the endosperm.
In gymnosperms the endosperm grows from a spore (a cell with half the number of chromosomes n). Pollination may occur when the cone is small, but the endosperm continues to grow to completion before fertilisation occurs.
In gymnosperms how many male gametes are produced by each pollen grain?
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In gymnosperms, the pollen grain typically produces two male gametes. These are formed during the development of the male gametophyte.
The gymnosperms endosperm differs from an angiospermic endosperm because in gymnosperms it is
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Haploid and developed from female gametophyte
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Diploid and developed from female gametophyte
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Triploid and developed after fertilization
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Triploid and developed before fertilization
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gymnosperm endosperm is haploid because it is formed from the female gametophyte tissue before fertilization. In contrast, angiosperm endosperm is triploid and forms after fertilization via double fertilization.
Vascular plants lacking vessels and companion cells are
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Angiosperms
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Thallopohytes
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Bryophytes
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Gymnosperms
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Gymnosperms are vascular plants that lack true vessels in their xylem and companion cells in their phloem, which are characteristic features of angiosperms.
A spermatophyte with ciliated stage is
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Gymnosperm
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Riccia
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Angiosperm
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Pteridium
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gymnosperms like Cycas and Ginkgo retain ciliated, motile male gametes. While most advanced spermatophytes have lost this trait, it persists in these primitive gymnosperm groups.
Both pteridophytes and gymnosperms possess
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Ovules
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Seeds
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Archegonia
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Independent gametophyte
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Both pteridophytes and gymnosperms produce archegonia as the female sex organ. They differ in that gymnosperms produce seeds and have ovules, while pteridophytes generally do not.
Male and female gametophytes do not have free independent existence in
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Pteris
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Cedrus
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Polytrichum
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Funaria
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Cedrus is a gymnosperm. In gymnosperms, male and female gametophytes do not have free independent existence. They remain within the sporangia retained on the sporophytes.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.