The main purpose of phyllotaxy for the leaves is to provide sufficient_______.
soil
air
water
light
Correct Answer :
D. light
The arrangement of mature leaves on the stem or its branches is called phyllotaxy. These are meant for getting maximum amount of light for photosynthesis.
Related Questions
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
Aleurone layer helps in
storage of food in endosperm.
protection of embryo.
utilization of stored food.
all of the above.
Which of the following plants is growing in swampy areas, where many roots come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards?
Potato
Opuntia
Rhizophora
Grass
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 part of the root which is most active in water absorption is called
root cap
maturation zone
meristematic zone
zone of elongation
The flower is the reproductive unit in the ___________ meant for ___________ reproduction.
angiosperms and sexual
gymnosperms and sexual
algae and asexual
pteridophytes and asexual
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
Which part of plant is generally green when young and later often become woody and dark brown?
stem
seed
leaves
flower
When a flower has both androecium and gynoecium, it is known as__________.
asexual
bisexual
unisexual
multisexual
Which of the following represents the floral characters of liliaceae?
Six tepals, zygomorphic, six stamens, bilocular ovary, axile placentation.
Actinomorphic, polyphyllous, unilocular ovary, axile placentation.
Tricorpellary, actinomorphic, polyandrous, superior ovary, axile placentation.
Bisexual, zygomorphic, gamophyllous, inferior ovary, marginal placentation.
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
The region of the root-tip whose cells undergo rapid elongation and enlargement and are responsible for the growth of the root in length is called the
region of maturation.
region of elongation.
region of meristematic activity.
root-hairs.
The given figures (A and B) shows the modificaiton of roots.Which of the following statements regarding the figures is correct ?
Tap roots of carrot, turnip and adventitious root of sweet potato, get swollen and store food.
Pneumatophores conducts water, minerals & photosynthesis
Pneumatophore is found in the plants that grow in sandy soil.
Turnip & carrot shows adventitious roots and sweet potato shows tap root.
Most prominent function of inflorescence is
dispersal of seeds.
formation of more fruits.
formation of pollen grains.
dispersal of pollens.
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)
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
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.
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
In flower (X), the gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it. The ovary in such flowers is said to be Y. Identify X and Y and select the correct option.
X - Epigynous, Y - Inferior
X - Perigynous, Y - Superior
X - Hypogynous, Y - Superior
X - Perigynous, Y - Half-inferior
Which of the following groups of plants have underground stems?
Potato, ginger, turmeric, Euphorbia, zaminkand
Potato, ginger, turmeric, zaminkand, Colocasia
Potato, Citrus, Opuntia, zaminkand, Colocasia
Potato, cucumber, watermelon, zaminkand, Colocasia
A branch in which each node bearing a rossette of leaves and a tuft of roots is found in aquatic plants like _________ and _________.
Hydrilla and Pistia
Eichhornia and Hydrilla
Pistia and Eichhornia
Pistia and Vallisneria
Which one of the following characteristics does not belong to parietal placentation?
Ovules are borne on central axis.
Ovary is one-chambered but it becomes two-chambered due to the formation of false septum.
Examples are mustard and Argemone.
Both (b) and (c)
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
When a flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane passing through the centre, it is known as
actinomorphic
zygomorphic
asymmetric
bisymmetric
Read the following statements and answer the question.
- It is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch.
- It is usually of three types - alternate, opposite and whorled.
- It is meant for getting maximum amount of light. statements?
Phyllotaxy
Venation
Inflorescencew
Aestivation
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 one of the following option shows the correct labelling of the structure marked as A, B, C & D?
A - Gynoecium, B - Megasporophyll, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
A - Gynoecium, B - Stamen, C - Seed, D - Thalamus
A - Microsporophyll, B - Stamen, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
A - Gynoecium, B - Stamen, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
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
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
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