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Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

In Lycopodium, the antherozoids are

  1. Biflagellate

  2. Multiflagellate

  3. Multiciliate

  4. Non motile
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The antherozoid of Lycopodium is pear shaped with two flagella at the anterior end. The biflagellate antherozoids of Lycopodium resemble more to the antherozoids of Bryophytes, rather than those of vascular plants.

Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

Cone bearing Pteridophyta are

  1. Lycopsida and Psilopsida

  2. Filicinae and Lycopsida

  3. Filicinae and Sphenopsida

  4. Lycopsida and Sphenopsida
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Cone bearing Pteridophyta are Lycopsida and Sphenopsida.

Pteridophytes (Gr. pteron= feather, phyton = plant) constitute the most primitive seedless vascular plants that reproduce by means of spores.
They have 4 sub-divisions:

(i) Psilopsida (Psilopsids)

(ii) Lycopsida (Clubmosses),

(iii) Sphenopsida (Horsetails) and

(iv) Pteropsida(Ferns).

Lycopsida:

1. Plant body more advanced and shows differentiation into root, stem and leaves.

2. Leaves are microphyllous (small) having a single unbranched vein in the midrib region.

3. Sporangia are borne in the axil of the fertile leaves (sporophyils).

4. Sporophyll form compact strobili (singularstrobilus). e.g., Lycopodium, Selaginella.

Sphenopsida:

1. Plant body still more advanced and shows differentiation into nodes and internodes like higher vascular plants.

2. Leaves microphyllous, and arise in whorls at each node.

3. Sporangia develop on sporangiophores which form compact cones at the apex of fertile branches (e.g., Equisetum).
Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

Match items in Column I with those in Column II.

   Column I     Column II
 A  Peritrichous flagellation  1  Ginkgo
 B  Living fossil  2  Macrocystis
 C  Rhizophore  3  Escherichia coli
 D  Smallest flowering plant  4  Selaginella
 E  Largest perennial alga  5  Wolffia

  1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-5, E-2

  2. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5

  3. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-5, E-1

  4. A-3, B-4, C-5, D-2, E-1
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Explanation

Peritrichous flagellation means having flagella projecting in all directions (e.g., E. coli). 

Gingko, is a living fossil. Newly found specimens that grew more than a hundred million years ago are remarkably similar to present-day plants.
Selaginella has a rhizophore which is a proplike structure that originates at a point of branching and that forks dichotomously after making contact with the soil or a hard surface.
The flower of Wolffia is the smallest known flower in the world, measuring merely 0.3 mm long. It has one stamen and one pistil. 
Macrocystis, a kelp (see weed) is the largest of all algae. The stage of the life cycle that is usually seen is the sporophyte, which is perennial and individuals persist for many years. Therefore correct combination is A-3, B-1, C-4, D-5, E-2. Hence option A is correct.

Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

In Selaginella, reduction division occurs during the formation of

  1. Sperms

  2. Microspores only

  3. Megaspores only

  4. Both (b) and (c)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The megaspores and microspores germinate and give rise to female and male gametophytes, respectively. The female gametophytes in these plants are retained on the parent sporophytes for variable periods. The development of the zygotes into young embryos take place within the female gametophytes. 

Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

Which of the following is known as 'resurrection plant'?

  1. Selaginella

  2. Welwitschia

  3. Rafflesia

  4. Chlorella
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Explanation

Selaginella rupestris is xerophytic plant known as resurrection plant or birds nest moss as it shows ball like appearence in dry season.

Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

Selaginella and Salvinia are considered to represent a significant step towards evolution of seed habit because

  1. Female gametophyte is free and gets dispersed like seeds

  2. Female gametophytes lack archegonia

  3. Megaspores possess endosperm and embryo surrounded by seed coat

  4. Embryo develops in female gametophyte which is retained on parent sporophyte
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The retention of the megaspore and the development of the embryo within the female gametophyte, which remains attached to the parent sporophyte, is a crucial evolutionary step toward the seed habit.

Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

Placenta in Dryopteris is the place of attachment of

  1. Ovules

  2. Ramenta

  3. Sporangia

  4. Archegonia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Dryopteris, on the lowerside of the leaflet an outgrowth is present. It consists of a stalk like placenta and a flap, that protects group of sporangia. This is called as true indusium.

Multiple choice classification of pteridophytes kingdom plantae plant kingdom biology

Which one controls dehiscence of sporangium in Dryopteris?

  1. Annulus

  2. Tapetum

  3. Sorus

  4. Indusium
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Explanation

In Dryopteris, the annulus and the stomium help in the dehiscence of the sporangium and dispersal of spores. At maturity, the sporangium dehisces by drying action, which exerts pressure on mouth assisted by shrinkage of the annulus. Lastly mouth of sporangium open and spores are liberated.