Cotyledons and testa respectively are edible parts in which of the following group?
walnut and tamarind
cashew nut and litchi
french bean and coconut
groundnut and pomegranate
Correct Answer :
D. groundnut and pomegranate
Cotyledons and testa respectively are edible parts in ground nut and pomegranate. Cotyledon is an embryonic leaf in seedbearing plants, one or more of which are the first leaves to appear from a germinating seed. Testa is the outer layer of seed coat. It is thick, hard and leathery whereas tegmen is the inner layer of seed coat which is thin and papery.
Related Questions
Which of the following is correct with reference to floral character of family solanaceae?
Racemose, zygomorphic, unisexual, floral characters
Racemose, zygomorphic, bisexual, polypetalous
Axillary, bisexual, actinomorphic, epipetalous
Axillary, actinomorphic, bisexual, epipetalous
Stilt roots occur in __________ .
groundnut
rice
sugarcane
wheat
Pneumatophores are found in
the vegetation which is found in marshy and saline lake.
the vegetation which found in saline soil.
xerophytic condition.
hydrophytic condition.
The given figures (A & B) show two types of compound leaves. Choose the option which identity the correct compound leaf and their example (c).
A - Pinnately compound leaf, C - Neem
A - Palmately compound leaf, C - Neem
B- Pinnately compound leaf, C - Silk cotton
B- Palmately compound leaf, C - Silk cotton
Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Bud in the | I. Pitcher plant axil of leaf and venus fly trap |
| B. Outer layer of | II. Cacti seed coat |
| C. Spines | III. Testa (modified leaves) |
| D. Leaves modified | IV. Simple leaf to catch insects |
| E. Fleshy leaves | V. Garlic and onion with stored food |
A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V
A V, B IV, C III, D II, E I
A IV, B III, C II, D I, E V
A IV, B II, C III, D I, E V
Leaves of dicotyledonous plants possess _________ venation, while _________ venation is the characteristic of most monocotyledons.
reticulate and parallel
parallel and reticulate
reticulate and perpendicular
obliquely and parallel
Prop roots of banyan tree are meant for
respiration.
absorption of water from soil.
providing support to big tree.
all of the above.
Which one of the following statement is correct?
Bulb of Allium cepa is a modified stem.
Cloves of Allium sativum are fleshy scale leaves.
Corm of Colocasia is a modified root.
Tendril in Vitis vinifera is a modified axillary bud.
Match column I with column II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.
| (Position of floral parts on thalamus) | (Represented in) |
|---|---|
| A. Hypogynous | I. Ray florets of sunflower |
| B. Perigynous | II. Brinjal |
| C Epigynous | III Peach |
A II, B I, C III
A I, B II, C III
A III, B II, C I
A II, B III, C I
The main function(s) of root system is/are
absorption of water and minerals from the soil
storing reserve food material
synthesis of plant growth regulators
All of the above
The flower is the reproductive unit in the ___________ meant for ___________ reproduction.
angiosperms and sexual
gymnosperms and sexual
algae and asexual
pteridophytes and asexual
During the post-fertilization period, the ovules develops into ___A____ and the ovary matures into a ___B ____.
A - seeds; B - fruit
A - fruit; B - seeds
A - flower; B - seed
A - seeds; B - flower
Which of the following statements is correct?
Imbricate aestivation is found in papilionaceous family.
Generally sepals are green, leaf like and protect the flowers in the bud stage.
In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limitless in growth.
In axile placentation ovary is one chambered but it becomes two cambered due to formation of the false septum.
The region of the stem where leaves are born are called ____________ while ____________ are the portions between two ____________.
nodes, nodes and internodes
nodes, internodes and nodes
internodes, nodes and nodes
internodes, internodes and nodes
Which one of the following statement is not correct?
Each stamen which represents the male reproductive organ consists of a stalk or a filament and an anther.
An actinomorphic flower can be dissected into two equal halves from any plane.
Superior ovary is found in hypogynous flowers.
When stamens are attached to the petals, they are epiphyllous as in brinjal.
Seeds are regarded as products of sexual reproduction because they
can be stored for long time.
are result of fusion of pollen tube.
are result of fusion of gametes.
give rise to new plants.
Match the following stem modifications given in column I with their examples given in column II and select the correct combination from the options given below.
| (Stem Modifications) | (Found in) |
|---|---|
| A. Underground stem | I. Euphorbia |
| B. Stem tendril | II. Opuntia |
| C. Stem thorns | III. Potato |
| D. Flattened stem | IV. Citrus |
| E. Fleshy cylindrical stem | V. Cucumber |
A I, B II, C III, D V, E IV
A II, B III, C IV, D V, E I
A III, B IV, C V, D I, E II
A III, B V, C IV, D II, E I
The given figure shows the parts of flowering plant. Which parts of the given figure were involved in the following functions:
- Storing reserve food material
- Synthesis of plant growth regulators.
- Absorption of water and minerals from the soil.
- Providing a proper anchorage to the plant parts
5 and 6
1, 2 and 6
1, 2, 3 and 4
2, 4, 5 and 6
Stem tendrils are found in
cucumber
pumpkins
grapevines
all of these
Given figures (A, B and C) shows the position of floral parts on thalamus. (given as I, II and III) Select the correct combination.
- Hypogynous flower
- Perigynous flower
- Epigynous flower
A-I, B-II, C-III
A-I, B-III, C-II
A-III, B-II, C-I
A-III, B-I, C-II
Match the column-I containing types of aestivation with their examples given in column-II and choose the correct option.
| Column - I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Type of aestivation) | (Examples) |
| A. Valvate | I. Cotton |
| B. Twisted | II. Calotropis |
| C. Imbricate | III. Bean |
| D. Vexillary | IV. Gulmohar |
A I; B II; C IV; D III
A II; B I; C IV; D III
A II; B IV; C I; D III
A II; B I; C III; D IV
The given figure (A, B, and C) shows different types of roots. Identify the root which is seen in wheat plant and originate from the base of the stem?
A
B
C
Both A and B
The part of the root which is most active in water absorption is called
root cap
maturation zone
meristematic zone
zone of elongation
Which type of function is performed by the fleshy leaves of onion and garlic?
Storage
Reproduction
Photosynthesis
Protection
The mature seeds of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, because
these plants are not angiosperms.
there is no double fertilization in them.
endosperm is not formed in them.
endosperm gets used up by the developing embryo during seed development.
Floral features are chiefly used in angiosperms identification because
flowers are of various colours.
flowers can be safely pressed.
reproductive parts are more stable and conservative than vegetative parts.
flowers are good materials for identification.
Which of the following is the green expanded part of leaf with vein and veinlets?
Petiole
Node
Stipule
Lamina
The root differs from stem in having
nodes and internodes
axillary buds
multicellular hairs
unicellular hairs
Fibrous root system is found in
monocotyledonous plants.
dicotyledonous plants.
bryophytes.
gymnosperms.
The region of the root-tip which is involved in the formation of root hairs by epidermal cells is called the
region of maturation.
region of meristematic activity.
region of elongation.
none of the above.