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What type of reserve food material is typically found in Strophanthus seeds?
What type of reserve food material is typically found in Strophanthus seeds?
- Vitamins
- Carbohydrates (correct)
- Lipids
- Proteins
Which of the following plant parts is typically stalked at the apex of the seed?
Which of the following plant parts is typically stalked at the apex of the seed?
- Cotyledon
- Awn (correct)
- Radicle
- Endosperm
Which of these seeds is known to contain colchicine, a compound used in medicine?
Which of these seeds is known to contain colchicine, a compound used in medicine?
- Mustard seeds
- Colchicum seeds (correct)
- Psyllium seeds
- Stramonium seeds
Which type of seed is often used as a laxative or bulk-forming agent?
Which type of seed is often used as a laxative or bulk-forming agent?
Which of these seeds is known for its pungent, spicy flavor and is used as a condiment?
Which of these seeds is known for its pungent, spicy flavor and is used as a condiment?
What type of cell is described in the passage as having rounded, thickened walls?
What type of cell is described in the passage as having rounded, thickened walls?
Which of the following best describes the sclerenchyma layer mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following best describes the sclerenchyma layer mentioned in the passage?
Which plant material is the passage most likely describing?
Which plant material is the passage most likely describing?
What is the purpose of the iodine staining mentioned in the passage?
What is the purpose of the iodine staining mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is a characteristic of collenchyma cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of collenchyma cells?
What is the purpose of the test described in the text?
What is the purpose of the test described in the text?
What is the key indicator that the test is negative for the presence of white mustard?
What is the key indicator that the test is negative for the presence of white mustard?
What is the purpose of the Millon's reagent (mercury nitrate T.S.) in this test?
What is the purpose of the Millon's reagent (mercury nitrate T.S.) in this test?
What is the duration of the maceration step in the test procedure?
What is the duration of the maceration step in the test procedure?
What is the origin of the substance being tested?
What is the origin of the substance being tested?
