Biology · Environmental Studies

Plant Reproduction and Germination

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Plant reproduction and germination involve seed structure, cotyledon function, and dispersal mechanisms. These core botany concepts frequently appear in general science sections. Practice these questions to ensure better retention.

Seed germination typesSeed dispersal mechanismsCotyledons and albuminous seedsCryptogamic plantsPhanerogams reproduction

Plant Reproduction and Germination Questions

Multiple choice
  1. storage

  2. vegetative reproduction

  3. sexual reproduction

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The eyes of a potato are axillary buds located on the tuber. These buds can sprout to form new plants, serving as a primary method of vegetative reproduction.

Multiple choice
  1. Maize

  2. Pea

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Non-endospermic (exalbuminous) seeds are those where the endosperm is consumed during development, as seen in most dicots like peas and beans. Maize, wheat, and rice are monocots with endospermic seeds.

Multiple choice
  1. aleurone layer

  2. epidermis

  3. scutellum

  4. epithelium

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aleurone is a protein found in protein granules of maturing seeds and tubers. The term also describes one of the two major cell types of the endosperm, the aleurone layer. The aleurone layer is the outermost layer of the endosperm, followed by the inner starchy endosperm.

Multiple choice
  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. All of these

  5. Only a and b

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The outer hard cover of a seed is called seed coat. Beneath the seed coat, there are the seed leaves called cotyledones. The food required to keep the embryo alive is in the cotyledon. The seed carries an embryo inside. It  carries the basic parts, which are the plumule and the radicle.

Multiple choice
  1. Gymnosperms are usually perennial and evergreen.

  2. Cotyledons emerge and become green when the seed germinates.

  3. Phanerogams are plants with hidden reproductive organs.

  4. Angiosperms are flowering plants.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Cryptogams are plants with hidden reproductive organs.