Which is not a stem modification ?
Rhizome of ginger
Corm of Colocasia
Pitcher of Nepenthes
Tuber of potato
Correct Answer :
C. Pitcher of Nepenthes
Underground stems of potato, ginger and Colocasia are modified to store food in them whereas leaves of certain insectivorous plants such as pitcher plant, venus-fly trap are modified leaves.
Related Questions
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
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 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 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
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about venation?
(i) The arrangement of veins and the veinlets in the lamina of leaf is called venation.
(ii) Reticulate venation is the characteristic of monocots.
(iii) When the veinlets form a network, the venation is termed as reticulate venation.
(iv) When the veins run parallel to each other, within a lamina, the venation is termed as parallel venation.
Only (i)
Both (i) and (ii)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
All of these
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.
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
Stem tendrils are found in
cucumber
pumpkins
grapevines
all of these
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)
Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
ovary
anther
filament
connective
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)
When a flower has both androecium and gynoecium, it is known as__________.
asexual
bisexual
unisexual
multisexual
Which of the following is an example of pinnately compound leaf ?
Cucumber
Papaya
Cucurbita
Neem
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.
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
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
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
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
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 statements are correct?
- From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells form root hairs.
- Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora.
- Adventitious roots are seen in the banyan tree.
- Maize and sugarcane have prop roots.
(i) and (iv)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
(iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds attached to the fruit is called as ________.
testa
tegmen
hilum
micropyle
Identify the correct families of the given plant species (A, B and C)
A - Liliaceae, B - Compositae, C - Malvaceae
A - Fabaceae, B - Solanaceae, C - Liliaceae
A - Compositae, B - Malvaceae, C - Liliaceae
A - Solanaceae, B - Fabaceae, C - Liliaceae
The primary roots and its branches constitute the
fibrous root system.
tap root system.
adventitious root system.
all of the above
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.
The given figure shows the region of root tips with their region marked as A, B and C. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of A, B and C.
A - Zone of elongation, B - Zone of meiosis, C - Zone of mitosis.
A - Zone of maturation, B - Zone of meristematic activity, C - Zone of elongation.
A - Zone of mitosis, B - Zone of elongation, C - Zone of root cap.
A - Region of maturation, B - Region of elongation, C - Zone of meristematic activity.
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.
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
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
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.
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.