The sheath covering the plumule in monocotyledonous seeds is called as:
| 1. | Coleorrhiza | 2. | Coleoptile |
| 3. | Testa | 4. | Tegmen |
A bud is present in the axil of:
| I: | petiole in simple leaves |
| II: | petiole in compound leaves |
| III: | leaflets of the compound leaves |
| 1. Only I and II | 2. Only I and III |
| 3. Only II and III | 4. I, II and III |
Identify the incorrectly matched pair regarding floral characters of family Solanaceae:
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1. |
Flower symmetry |
Actinomorphic |
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2. |
Aestivation |
Valvate |
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3. |
Placenta |
Parietal |
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4. |
Fruit |
Berry or Capsule |
The mature seed of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, because
| 1. | These plants are not angiosperms |
| 2. | There is no double fertilization in them |
| 3. | Endosperm is not formed in them |
| 4. | Endosperm gets used up by the developing embryo during seed development |
Scutellum is:
| 1. | shield shaped cotyledon in monocotyledons |
| 2. | protein layer in the outer endosperm in monocotyledons |
| 3. | starchy endosperm of dicotyledons |
| 4. | stony hard seed coat in some seeds |
Identify the correct statements amongst the following:
| I: | When a shoot tip transforms into a flower, it is always solitary |
| II: | In racemose inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow and flowers are borne in basipetal order |
| III: | In cymose inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower and flowers are borne in basipetal order |
| 1. | Only I | 2. | Only I and II |
| 3. | Only I and III | 4. | Only II and III |
Generally, monocotyledonous seeds are endospermic. An important exception may be:
| 1. | Rice | 2. | Wheat |
| 3. | Orchids | 4. | Pea |
Which of the following is an endospermic seed?
| 1. | Bean | 2. | Gram |
| 3. | Pea | 4. | Castor |
Epigynous flower is seen in:
| 1. | China rose | 2. | Brinjal |
| 3. | Mustard | 4. | Ray florets of sunflower |
If the fruit is formed without the fertilization of ovary, it is called as:
| 1. | Parthenogenetic | 2. | Parthenocarpic |
| 3. | Aggregate | 4. | False |