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.
Correct Answer :
C. are result of fusion of gametes.
Morphologically, seed (ripened ovule) is the integumented mature, megasporangium which is developed from a fertilized ovule and is with an embryo (future plant, enclosed by seed coat.)
Related Questions
Rearrange the following zones seen in the regions of root tip and choose the correct option.
(A) Root hair zone
(B) Zone of meristems
(C) Root cap zone
(D) Zone of maturation
(E) Zone of elongation
C, B, E, A, D
A, B, C, D, E
D, E, A, C, B
E, D, C, B, A
Which of the following part elongates directly and leads to the formation of primary roots?
bud
radicle
plumule
root hair
Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
ovary
anther
filament
connective
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
Fibrous root system is better adopted than tap root system for
transport of organic matter.
absorption of water and minerals.
storage of food.
anchorage of plant to soil.
The part of the root which is most active in water absorption is called
root cap
maturation zone
meristematic zone
zone of elongation
Which of the following option shows the correct labelling of the parts of leaf marked as A, B, C and D.
A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base
A - Lamina, B - Stipule, C - Axillary bud, D - Leaf base
A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Pedicel
A - Leaflet, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the fruit?
- Fruit is a mature or ripened ovary, developed before fertilization.
- It consists of a wall or pericarp and seeds.
- When pericarp is thick and fleshy, it is differentiated into outer mesocarp, middle epicarp and the inner endocarp.
- In mango and coconut, the fruit is known as a berry.
Only (i)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Only (ii)
All of these
The X is small and situated in a groove at one end of the endosperm. It consists of one large and shield shaped cotyledon known as Y and a short axis with a plumule and a Z. Identify X, Y and Z.
X - Scutellum, Y - Embryo, Z - Radicle
X - Embryo, Y - Scutellum, Z - Radicle
X - Scutellum, Y - Radicle, Z - Embryo
X - Radicle, Y - Embryo, Z - Scutellum
Stilt roots occur in __________ .
groundnut
rice
sugarcane
wheat
Match column - I, II and III and choose the correct option.
A - V, t; B - II, s; C -I, r; D -III, q; E -IV, p
A - I, t; B - II, s; C - III, r; D - IV, p; E - V, q
A - V, p; B - II, s; C - I, q; D - III, r; E - IV, t
A - V, p; B - III, q; C - II, s; D - I, t; E - IV, r
Match column-I with column-II and choose the option which shows their correct combination.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Gamosepalous | I. Flower of lily |
| B. Polysepalous | II. Sterile anther |
| C. Gamopetalous | III. Free petals |
| D. Polypetalous | IV. Free sepals |
| E. Epiphyllous | V. Fused petals |
| F. Staminode | VI. Fused sepals |
A IV, B V, C III, D I, E VI, F II
A IV, B III, C V, D I, E II, F VI
A VI, B IV, C III, D V, E I, F II
A VI, B IV, C V, D III, E II, F I
Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
| A. Gram, sem, moong, | I. Medicine soyabean |
|---|---|
| B. Soyabean,groundnut | II. Ornamental |
| C. Indigofera | III. Fodder |
| D. Sunhemp | IV. Fibres |
| E. Sesbania, Trifolium | V. Dye |
| F. Lupin, sweet potato | VI. Edible oil |
| G. Mulethi | VII. Pulses |
A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V, F VI, G VII
A VII, B VI, C V, D IV, E III, F II, G I
A II, B IV, C VI, D I, E III, F V, G VII
A I, B III, C V, D VII, E II, F IV, G VI
It is a proteinous layer and the outer covering of endosperm which separates the embryo. Identify the layer.
Tegmen
Scutellum
Hyaline layer
Aleurone layer
Match the following placentation types given in column I with their examples given in column II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.
| (Placentation Types) | (Examples) |
|---|---|
| A. Basal | I. Dianthus |
| B. Free central | II. Pea |
| C. Parietal | III. Lemon |
| D. Axile | IV. Marigold |
| E. Marginal | V. Argemone |
A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V
A II, B III, C IV, D V, E I
A IV, B I, C V, D III, E II
A IV, B III, C V, D I, E II
Main function of leaf is
exchange of gases
increase the beauty of a tree
manufacturing of food
nerve impulse induction
Which one of the following characteristics is not related to gynoecium?
It is the female reproductive part of the flower.
It is composed of stamens.
Stigma is usually at the tip of the style and is the receptive surface for pollen grains.
Each ovary bears one or more ovules attached to a flattened, cushion like placenta.
Ginger is an underground stem. It is distinguished from root because
it lacks chlorophyll.
it stores food.
it has nodes and internodes.
it has xylem and vessels.
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.
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
Stem tendrils are found in
cucumber
pumpkins
grapevines
all of these
Statement 1 : A simple leaf has undivided lamina.
Statement 2 : Leaves showing pinnate and palmate venations have various type of incisions.
Statement-1 and statement-2 are true and statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement -1.
Statement -1 and statement -2 are true but statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1.
Statement-1 is true and statement-2 is false.
Both the statements are false.
The given figure shows a typical structure of monocotyledonous seeds. Identify A, B, C, D and E parts marked in the given figures.
A - Endosperm, B - Embryo, C - Scutellum, D - Coleorhiza, E - Coleoptile
A- Embryo, B - Endosperm, C - Scutellum, D - Coleoptile, E - Coleorhiza
A - Endosperm, B - Embryo, C - Scutellum, D - Coleoptile, E - Coleorhiza
A - Embryo, B - Endosperm, C - Scutellum, D - Coleorhiza, E - Coleoptile
Match the column I with column II and choose the option which shows their correct match.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Placentation | (i) Arrangement of flowers on the rachis |
| B. Aestivation | (ii) Modified shoot for sexual reproduction |
| C. Inflorescence | (iii) Arrangement of various whorls in the bud |
| D. Flower | (iv) Arrangement of ovules within an ovary |
A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii)
A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (i), D - (ii)
Which is not a stem modification ?
Rhizome of ginger
Corm of Colocasia
Pitcher of Nepenthes
Tuber of potato
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.
Which of the following statement(s) is /are correct?
- Many plants belong to family fabaceae are good ornamentals (Tulip, Gloriosa), source of medicine (Aloe) and vegetables (Asparagus).
- The plumule and radicle are enclosed in sheaths which are called coleorhiza and coleoptile respectively.
- A flower having either only stamens or only carpels is unisexual.
- Basal, alternate, linear, exstipulate with parallel venation types of leaves is found in the family liliaceae.
Only (i)
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (iii) and (iv)
All of these
The flower is the reproductive unit in the ___________ meant for ___________ reproduction.
angiosperms and sexual
gymnosperms and sexual
algae and asexual
pteridophytes and asexual
Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct?
- Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs of a flower.
- Zygomorphic flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane.
- Flowers without bracts are termed as bracteate.
- Parthenocarpic fruit is formed after fertilization of the ovary.
- In legumes, seed is non-endospermic.
- Radical buds develop on roots.
(i) , (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(i), (ii) and (v)
(iii), (iv) and (vi)
(iv), (v) and (i)
Root hairs develop from
region of maturation
region of elongation
region of meristematic activity
root cap