Questions and Answers
Which of the following characteristics distinguishes dicotyledonous plants from monocotyledonous plants?
What is the function of the hilum in a seed?
Which type of plant is characterized by living in scarcity of water?
What structure is primarily responsible for the storage of food during seed germination?
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Which of the following correctly defines a perennial plant?
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In a seed, which part represents the protective wall surrounding the embryo?
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What is the primary role of the radicle in a seed embryo?
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Which of the following accurately describes mesophytes?
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Which type of root is characterized by swelling in the middle and tapering towards both ends?
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Which type of bud is primarily responsible for leading the growth at the apex of a stem or branch?
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What is the primary function of respiratory roots developed by mangrove plants?
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Which structure provides support and facilitates the conduction of water and minerals in plants?
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Which of the following is true about modified tap roots used for food storage?
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What distinguishes adventitious roots from tap roots?
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Which type of stem is unable to stand upright without support?
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What is the primary function of the root cap in a plant?
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Which function is NOT performed by roots?
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Which type of seed germination allows cotyledons to remain below the soil surface?
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Which of these is NOT a necessary internal condition for seed germination?
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What stage in hypogeal germination of Zea mays is characterized by the emergence of foliage leaves?
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Which region of the root is responsible for root hair production?
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What is the first stage of hypogeal germination for the broad bean (Vicia faba)?
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What is the function of roots in plants, aside from anchoring them?
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What distinguishes epigeal germination from hypogeal germination?
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Which of the following statements about hermaphrodite flowers is true?
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What is one distinguishing feature of dioecious plants?
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Which type of pollination occurs when pollen is transferred between two separate plants?
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Which region of the pericarp is the outermost layer?
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False fruits or pseudocarps can develop from which part of the flower aside from the ovary?
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What are the three regions into which a thick pericarp is differentiated?
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Which type of fruit develops solely from the ovary of a flower?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fruits?
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Which type of stem modification is primarily characterized by growing horizontally above ground and lacking adventitious roots at the nodes?
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What distinguishes underground modifications from roots?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of underground stems?
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Which plant structure is an example of a tuber?
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What is the main distinction between a runner and an offset?
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Which type of aerial modification serves primarily for photosynthesis?
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What role does a bulb play in terms of stem modifications?
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Which type of modified stems develops as slender branches rooting at nodes called runners?
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Study Notes
Plant Classification
- Herbs: Soft-stemmed plants with minimal wood.
- Shrubs: Short, woody, and branched plants with erect stems.
- Trees: Tall, large plants with woody stems.
Lifespan of Plants
- Annuals: Complete life cycle within one year or less.
- Biennials: Life cycle spans two years.
- Perennials: Live for more than two years.
Environmental Adaptations
- Xerophytes: Thrive in low water conditions, like desert vegetation.
- Mesophytes: Adapt to moderate water conditions, e.g., wheat.
- Hydrophytes: Flourish in abundant water, e.g., Eichhornia spp.
Flowering Plant Classification
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Dicotyledonous (Dicot):
- Two cotyledons in the seed.
- Reticulate leaf venation.
- Tap root system.
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Monocotyledonous (Monocot):
- One cotyledon in the seed.
- Parallel leaf venation.
- Fibrous root system.
Seed Structure
- Seed Coat (Testa): Protective layer around the embryo; features hilum and micropyle.
- Embryo: Composed of plumule (shoot), radicle (root), and one or two cotyledons depending on type.
- Storage Tissue: Endosperm (in some seeds) functions as a food reserve.
Seed Germination
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Conditions for Germination:
- Seed viability establishes growth potential.
- Dormancy may precede germination.
- Water, oxygen, and suitable temperature are essential.
Types of Seed Germination
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Hypogeal Germination: Cotyledons remain below soil; radicle grows first.
- Example: Broad Bean (Vicia faba) and Zea mays.
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Epigeal Germination: Cotyledons emerge above the soil; hypocotyl elongates first.
- Example: Lupinus termis.
Roots
- Function: Anchor plants, absorb water and minerals, synthesize growth hormones.
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Root Structure:
- Root cap protects apex.
- Cell division region is meristematic.
- Elongation region contributes to root length.
- Maturation region develops root hairs and lateral roots.
Types of Roots
- Tap Roots: Develop from radicle, includes primary and lateral roots.
- Adventitious Roots: Originate from parts other than the radicle.
Modified Root Forms
- Storage Roots: Adapted for food storage (e.g., carrot, radish, beet).
- Respiratory Roots: Emerge in waterlogged environments, e.g., mangroves.
Stems
- Function: Support leaves and flowers, conduct water and nutrients, provide structure.
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Types of Stems:
- Erect stems grow upright; can be herbaceous or woody.
- Weak stems need support; include twining, climbing, and creeping types.
Modified Stem Forms
- Underground Modifications: Rhizomes, tubers, corms, bulbs for storage and propagation.
- Subaerial Modifications: Runners and offsets facilitate vegetative reproduction.
- Aerial Modifications: Thorns for protection, cladodes, and phylloclades for photosynthesis.
Flower and Pollination
- Hermaphrodite Flower: Contains both male and female structures within the same flower.
- Monoecious Plants: Have separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
- Dioecious Plants: Male and female flowers exist on separate plants.
- Pollination: Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma; includes self and cross-pollination.
- Fertilization: Fusion of male and female gametes.
Fruits
- Definition: Mature, fertilized ovary.
- Fruit Characteristics: Two attachment scars (apex and base).
- Parts of Fruits: Pericarp (epicarp, mesocarp, endocarp) and seeds.
Types of Fruits
- True Fruits: Develop solely from the ovary.
- False Fruits (Pseudocarp): Include other floral parts, e.g., apples.
- Fruit Classifications: Simple, aggregate, and multiple/composite based on origin and structure.
Cell Structure
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Types of Cells:
- Prokaryotic Cells: Simple cells, e.g., bacteria and archaea.
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