Plant Morphology Tristylous Plants Quiz

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What is the genetic basis of style length difference in distyly flowers?

  • Epigenetic modifications
  • Multiple genes with varying effects
  • Single gene 's' with two alleles, S and s (correct)
  • Environmental factors influencing gene expression

In the Primula plant, which flower morphology results in self-incompatibility?

  • Difference in the number of petals
  • Difference in the length of sepals
  • Difference in the length of stamens
  • Difference in the length of styles (correct)

Which allele is dominant in the Pin (ss) flowers in distyly?

  • Both alleles are co-dominant
  • Allele s
  • An entirely different allele not mentioned in the text
  • Allele S (correct)

What is the phenotype of Thrum flowers in distyly?

<p>Long style and short stamens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of inheritance pattern is observed for style length in distyly?

<p>Dominant-recessive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for two types of style lengths present in distyly flowers?

<p>'Morphs' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which flower trait differences lead to self-incompatibility in Heteromorphic System of SI?

<p>Difference in style and stamen length (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Brevistylous' flowers are characterized by:

<p>Short styles and long stamens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Thrum' flowers are associated with:

<p>&quot;Pin&quot; flowers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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