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.

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Botany and Plant Science Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Apical meristem and intercalary meristem

  2. Simple tissues and complex tissues

  3. Meristematic and permanent tissues

  4. Parenchyma and collenchyma

  5. Sclerenchyma and collenchyma

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. dumbbell

  2. bean

  3. cylindrical

  4. round

  5. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.