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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to compositae?

  1. Its fruit is a cypsela.

  2. It shows head inflorescence.

  3. It has hypogynous flowers.

  4. It has syngenesious anthers.

  5. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hypogynous flowers are those having the stamens and other floral parts situated below the carpels (or gynoecium). This is not a condition in compositae family.

Multiple choice

The ovary in solanum is oblique because

  1. the posterior carpel turns to the left and anterior to the right

  2. the posterior and anterior carpels turn to the left

  3. the carpels turn by 180 degrees

  4. the posterior carpel turns to the right and anterior to the left

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ovary in solanum is oblique because the posterior carpel turns to the left and anterior to the right.

Multiple choice

The carpels of solanum flower are oblique because

  1. the posterior and the anterior carpels move to the left

  2. the posterior carpels turns to the left and anterior to the right

  3. the posterior and anterior carpels turn by 180 degrees

  4. the posterior carpels turn to the right and the anterior to the left

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The carpels of solanum flower are oblique because the posterior carpels turn to the right and the anterior to the left.

Multiple choice

The conducting tissues in plants to conduct prepared food from the leaf to storage organs and growing region is called

  1. Xylem

  2. Tracheids

  3. Collenchyma

  4. Phloem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Phloem is the vascular tissue responsible for transporting sugars and organic nutrients (photosynthates) from leaves to storage organs and growing parts. Xylem transports water and minerals upward. Tracheids are xylem cells for water transport, and collenchyma provides structural support.