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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bryophytes
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pteridophytes
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gymnosperms
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angiosperms
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gnetophytes
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Double fertilization occurs in angiosperms.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
4 megaspores are formed when meiosis occurs in ovules.
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Nucleus
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Megaspore mother cell
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Megaspore
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Archesporium
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Synergids
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The meiotic division takes place in an ovule in megaspore mother cell.
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Female gametophyte
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Male gamete
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Male gametophyte
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Female gamete
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Germinating spore
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A pollen tube of a flowering plant is a male gametophyte.
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Ovulation
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Fertilization
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Imbibition
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Pollination
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Exposure to light
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The non - essential organs of the flower degenerate after pollination.
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Large petals
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Scent/Fragrance
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Nectar
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Bright petals
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Small, rounded petals
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Small, rounded petals is not an adaptation seen in a papilionaceous flower to ensure cross-pollination.
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lateral root
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primary root
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shoot
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prop root
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none of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct. In the dicotyledonous plants, the direct elongation of the radicals leads to the formation of primary root which grows inside the soil.
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stipule
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node
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petiole
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axillary bud
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leaf base
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct. It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
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palmately compound
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pinnately compound
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simple
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both 1 and 2
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all 1, 2 and 3
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct. In a pinnately compound leaf a number of leaflets are present on a common axis, the rachis, which represents the midrib of the leaf as in neem.
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only a
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only b
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a, b and c
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a and c
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b and c
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct. It is the arrangement of leaves on a stem and is of three types; alternate, opposite and whorled.
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct answer as sieve tubes are an element of phloem. Rest all are elements of xylem.
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Apical meristem and intercalary meristem
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Simple tissues and complex tissues
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Meristematic and permanent tissues
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Parenchyma and collenchyma
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Sclerenchyma and collenchyma
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct. Meristematic tissues are found in those regions which need to grow continuously. Primary meristems appear early in the life of a plant and are responsible for the formation of primary plant body. Primary growth involves development of new parts of a plant and growth in the length of a particular part. Both apical and intercallary are primary meristems.
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conjoint
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radial
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open vascular bundle
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closed vascular bundle
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
When xylem and phloem within a vascular bundle are arranged in an alternate manner on different radii, the arrangement is called radial such as in roots.
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dumbbell
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bean
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cylindrical
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round
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none of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct. In grasses, the guard cells are dumbbell shaped. The outer walls of guard cells (away from the stomatal pore) are thin and the inner walls (towards the stomatal pore) are highly thickened.
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Storing food
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Support and function
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Vegetative propagation
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Photosynthates
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None of these
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct answer. All are the functions of a stem, so the correct answer is this.