The part of the root which is most active in water absorption is called
root cap
maturation zone
meristematic zone
zone of elongation
Correct Answer :
B. maturation zone
Water absorption takes place through root-hairs. The latter are present only in maturation zone.
Related Questions
Read the following statements and answer the questions.
- Gynoecium is situated in the centre and other parts of the flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level.
- Ovary is half-inferior.
- Examples are plum, rose and peach.
Which condition of flowers is being described by the above statements ?
hypogyny
perigyny
epigyny
none of these
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
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)
X is the outermost whorl of the flower and contains Y. Y is green, leaf like and protect the other whorls of the flower. Identify X and Y.
X - Calyx; Y - Sepals
X - Corolla; Y - Petals
X - Gynoecium; Y - Fruit
X - Androecium; Y - Ovary
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 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.
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
Stem tendrils are found in
cucumber
pumpkins
grapevines
all of these
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
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 is not the characteristic features of fabaceae?
Tap root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence.
Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous.
Stamens 10, introrse, basifixed, dithecous.
Monocarpellary, ovary superior and bent stigma.
The given figure shows the parts of mango and coconut. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of A, B, C and D marked in the figures.
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Seed, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovule, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovary, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Embryo, D - Endocarp
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
Consider the following statements regarding the root system of angiosperms and choose the correct option given below.
- In monocots, the fibrous root system arises from the base of the stem.
- The region of elongation is called the root hair region.
- In sweet potato, the adventitious roots get swollen and store food.
- The stems of maize and sugarcane have supporting roots called prop roots.
(i) and (ii) are correct but (iii) and (iv) are wrong.
(ii) and (iii) are correct but (i) and (iv) are wrong.
(ii) and (iv) are correct but (i) and (iii) are wrong.
(i) and (iii) are correct but (ii) and (iv) are wrong.
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.
Matching colmun I with column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Coleorhiza | I. Grapes |
| B. Food storing tissue | II. Mango |
| C. Parthenocarpic fruit | III. Maize |
| D. Single seeded fruit | IV. Radicle developing from monocarpellary superior ovary |
| E. Membranous | V. Endosperm seed coat |
A III, B I, C IV, D II, E V
A IV, B II, C V, D I, E III
A V, B I, C III, D IV, E II
A IV, B V, C I, D II, E III
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
Which of the following part elongates directly and leads to the formation of primary roots?
bud
radicle
plumule
root hair
Study the following statements and select the correct option
- Buds are present in axil of leaflets of the compound leaf.
- Pulvinus leaf-base is present in some leguminous plants.
- In Alstonia, the petioles expand, become green and synthesize food.
- Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in guava.
(ii) and (iv) are correct but (i) and (iii) are incorrect.
(i) and (iii) are correct but (ii) and (iv) are incorrect.
(i) and (iv) are correct but (ii) and (iii) are incorrect.
(ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct but (i) is incorrect.
Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
ovary
anther
filament
connective
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
Which one of the following structure is not associated with gynoecium?
Ovary
Style
Stigma
Filament
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.
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.
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
Identify the kind of phyllotaxy shown in the given figures A, B, and C.
A-Alternate, B - Opposite, C - Whorled
A- Whorled, B - Opposite, C -Alternate
A-Alternate, B - Whorled, C - Opposite
A-Whorled, B -Alternate, C - Opposite
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
Most prominent function of inflorescence is
dispersal of seeds.
formation of more fruits.
formation of pollen grains.
dispersal of pollens.