Morphological Characteristics of Agronomic Crops Quiz
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Which family does chickpea belong to?

  • Fabaceae family (correct)
  • Poaceae family
  • Asteraceae family
  • Solanaceae family

    • What type of root system do grasses typically have?

  • Bulbous root system
  • Tap root system
  • Fibrous root system (correct)
  • Tuberous root system

    • How do certain legumes like alfalfa benefit from their root characteristics?

  • By deep penetration of tap roots, making them drought resistant (correct)
  • By photosynthesizing efficiently through roots
  • By producing flowers for pollination
  • By preventing soil erosion effectively

    • What is the main function of the stem in agronomic crops?

    <p>Food manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives the stem of plants its green appearance?

    <p>Presence of chlorophyll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which family can you find corn and wheat?

    <p>Poaceae family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family does chickpea belong to?

    <p>Fabaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of leaf attachment is characteristic of legumes?

    <p>Compound leaves with leaflets attached to the main stem by petioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crops are grown for their enlarged roots?

    <p>Root crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification includes plants with succulent and self-supporting stems?

    <p>Herbaceous crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family is characterized by having a flower as a terminal inflorescence known as a spike or loose panicle?

    <p>Poaceae family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of growing oilseed crops?

    <p>For useful oil in seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of the veins in palmately veined leaves?

    <p>Veins that branch out from the base with several principal veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop is commonly used as a green manure crop that is plowed into the soil?

    <p>Cowpeas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of flower structure is found in legumes?

    <p>Inflorescence with sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of grass leaves?

    <p>Presence of auricles and ligule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family does wheat belong to?

    <p>Poaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes legume leaves from grass leaves?

    <p>Presence of compound leaf structure in legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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