Basal angiosperms are NOT represented by the members of:
Chloranthales
Nymphaeales
Austrobaileyales
Amborellales
A.
Chloranthales
The basal angiosperms consists of three sequential cladogram branches, in what has been termed the ANITA grade of angiosperm evolution. These branches are: first, the Amborellales, second, the Nymphaeales, and third, the Austrobaileyales, based upon molecular phylogenies. Although molecular evidence places the Amborellales at the very base of the angiosperm clade, the oldest fossil flowers found thus far belong to the Nymphaeals, one branch up from the base of the clade.
Which one of the following components is expected to be most abdundant in phloem sap of a plant?
Proteins
Organic acids
Sugars
Phosphates
The plant hormones, auxins and cytokinins, and their interactions play an important role in regulating apical dominance. The following figure represents an experiment related to the study of gene interactions that influence axillary bud outgrowth or dormancy. Q,Z and M represent genes involved in phytohormone pathway.
Based on the above figure, the following statements were made:
(a) 'X' is an auxin that maintains expression of 'Q' and 'Z' and represses 'M'.
(b) 'Y' is a cytokinin that promotes axillary bud growth and is induced by 'M'.
(c) Decapitation (removal of apex) activates 'X'.
(d) 'X' is a cytokinin that represses 'M'.
Which one of the following options reprsents correct statement(s)?
(a) and (c) only
(b) and (d) only
(a) and (b) only
(c) only
Completed the following sentences with the most appropriate option.
Global analysis of a larger number of plant species traits showed that with increase in leaf life spa.
Specific leaf area increases whereas leaf nitrogen and net photosynthesis rate decrease.
Specific leaf area, leaf nitrogen and net photosynthesis rate increase
Specific leaf area, leaf nitrogen and net photosynthesis rate decrease.
Specific leaf area decrease whereas leaf nitrogen and net photosynthesis rate increase.
Following table shows presences (+) and absences (-) of selected distinguishing characters of different plant taxa:
Based on the above, which of the following shows correct identity of taxa A,B, C and D?
A-Hornworts; B-Oaks; C-Ferns; D-Pines
A-Ferns; B-Oaks; C-Hornworts; D-Pines
A-Hornworts; B-Pines; C- Ferns; D-Oaks
A-Ferns; B-Pines; C- Hornworts; D- Oaks.
Which of the following mineral deficiency will first be visible in younger leaves?
Calcium
Nitrogen
Zinc
Molybdenum
Sieve elements of phloem conduct sugars and other organic materials throughout the plant. The following statements were made about characteristics of sieve elements in seed plants:
(a) Angiosperms contain sieve plant pores.
(b) There are no sieve plates in gymnosperms.
(c) P-protein is present in all eudicots and many monocots.
(d) There is no P-protein in angiosperms.
Which of the following combinations is correct?
(b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (c)
(a), (b) and (d)
(a), (c) and (d)
The CO2 compensation poibt for C3 plants is greater than C4 plants because in C3 plants
Dark respiration is higher
Dark respiration is lower
Photorespiration is present
Photorespiration is absent
Which one of the following best describes the function of Casparian bands during the translocation of nutrients and water across the root?
Block apoplastic nutrient transport
Block symplastic nutrient transport
Act as a nutrient carrier
Help in creating passage cells
