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Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

If the leaf tip cells posses 14 chromosomes that how many chromosomes will be present in the endosperm of Pisum satium?

  1. 7

  2. 14

  3. 21

  4. 28
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Leaves of a plant are diploid as it forms from zygote which is diploid itself.

The gametes are haploid means contain 7 chromosomes.
Endosperm is triploid means it has 21 chromosomes.
Gamete n=7
Leaf 2n=14
Endosperm 3n=21
So the correct option is '21'.

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

At which stage one can distinguish between nuclear and cellular type of endosperm?

  1. Stage following division of primary endosperm nucleus

  2. Mature stage of endosperm

  3. When embryo has started divisions

  4. At heart shaped stage of embryo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
In the nuclear type of endosperm, the first division of the primary endosperm nucleus and few subsequent nuclear divisions are not accompanied by wall formation. The nuclei produced are free in the cytoplasm of the embryo sac and they may remain free indefinitely or wall formation takes place later.
In the cellular type of endosperm, there is cytokinesis after each nuclear division of the endosperm nucleus. The endosperm, thus, has a cellular form, from the very beginning because first and subsequent divisions are all accompanied by wall formation.
So, the correct option is 'Stage following division of primary endosperm nucleus'.
Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

(a) Endosperm development in most of the plants is nuclear type
(b) In rice, endosperm is starchy and present in mature seed.

  1. Both (a) and (b) are correct

  2. Only (a) is correct

  3. Only (b) is correct

  4. Both (a) and (b) are incorrect
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(a) Endosperm is the layer of tissue in the seeds that surround the embryo and provides nutrition' It is mainly of three different types:

  1. Nuclear endosperm is formed by the free nuclear division and cell wall formation does not occur. It is the most common type of endosperm in most of the plants.
  2. Cellular endosperm cell wall formation occurs at the same time when a nuclear division occurs.
  3. Helobial endosperm is the intermediate of both nuclear and cellular endosperm. It is the least common type of endosperm.

(b) In rice during the time of processing, all the things including rice bran are removed, this leaves the only endosperm which is found to be white and starchy. It is present in the seeds of the plants.

So, the correct option is 'Both Endosperm development in most of the plants is the nuclear type and In rice, the endosperm is starchy and present in the mature seed'.
So the correct answer is option A

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

In Angiosperms, the endosperm is

  1. Diploid protective tissue

  2. Haploid nutritive tissue

  3. Triploid nutritive tissue

  4. Tetraploid protective tissue
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Because it is formed by separate fertilization, the endosperm constitutes an organism separate from the growing embryo. About 70% of angiosperm species have endosperm cells that are polyploid. These are typically triploid (containing three sets of chromosomes). So, the correct option is C. ( Triploid nutritive tissue )

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

Coconut water is _______ part of endosperm.

  1. Cellular

  2. Free nuclear

  3. Cellular as well as nuclear

  4. Neither cellular nor free nuclear
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Coconut water is a classic example of free-nuclear endosperm development, where repeated free nuclear divisions occur without immediate cell wall formation. Later, cellularization may occur in the peripheral regions, but the liquid coconut water remains free-nuclear.

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

Scutelum represent the:

  1. Endosperm

  2. Cotyledons

  3. Radicle

  4. Plumule
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In grass embryos, the single large, shield-shaped cotyledon is known as the scutellum. It functions to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during seed germination.

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

The plant is called helobial, when there is a type of endosperm development which is intermediate between the nuclear and the cellular types.

  1. $Linnophyton$
  2. $Vallisneria$
  3. $Eremurus$

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Helobial endosperm is an intermediate between nuclear and cellular types. Helobial endosperm formation is a type of endosperm formation, where a cell wall is laid down between the first two nuclei, after which one half develops endosperm along the cellular pattern and the other half along the nuclear pattern.

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

Cellular endosperm can be seen in ........................

  1. Family Annonaceae

  2. Gentianaceae

  3. Adoxa Peperomia

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cellular endosperm formation - where a cell wall formation is coincident with nuclear divisions. Coconut meat is cellular endosperm. Acoraceae has cellular endosperm development while other monocots are helobial. Examples are: Gentianaceae, Adoxa and Peperomia.

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

Ruminate endosperm occurs in 

  1. Cruciferae

  2. Euphorbiaceae

  3. Asteraceae

  4. Annonaceae
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Ruminate endosperm is the condition in which the endosperm is dissected by in-growths of the seed coat, is a common condition in the palms or Annonaceae. This type of  endosperm develops early and hence the in-growths are formed directly into its tissue.
Seeds of Annonaceae are characterized as possessing are one to many pistil; have a fleshy and usually brightly colored cover, have ruminate endosperm (nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo) and are oily.
hence, answer is 'Annonaceae'.
Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

Free nuclear divisions in the life cycle of angiosperms can be traced in .........

  1. Cellular endosperm

  2. Nuclear endosperm

  3. Helobial endosperm

  4. Both (B) and (C)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nuclear endosperm formation - where repeated free nuclear divisions take place; if a cell wall is formed, it will form after free nuclear divisions. Commonly, referred to as liquid endosperm. Coconut juice is an example of this.
Helobial endosperm formation - where a cell wall is laid down between the first two nuclei, after which one half develops endosperm along the cellular pattern and the other half along the nuclear pattern.