Multiple Choice Questions

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Calyptra is derived from

  • archaegonia

  • capsule

  • antheridia

  • columella


A.

archaegonia

Calyptra is a small sheath of cells, mainly derived from archaegonia.

Capsule is a sporophytic region of mosses.

Antheridia is a small structure that produces sperms in bryophytes or pteridophytes.

Columella is a large dome- shaped structure present in the centre of sporangium.


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Agar- agar is obtained from

  • Chlorella

  • Spirogyra

  • Ulothrix

  • Gelidium


Which of the following is not the feature of gymnosperms?

  • parallel venation

  • perennial plants

  • distinct branches (long and short branches)

  • xylem with vessels


Which of the following is/ are grouped under phanerogams?

  • Angiosperms

  • Gymnosperms

  • Pteridophytes

  • Both (a) and (b)


Which on eof the following is a saprophytic bryophyte?

  • Riccia fluitans

  • Buxbaumia aphylla

  • Funaria hygrometrica

  • Sphagnum


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Iodine is obtained from 

  • Laminaria

  • Chlorella

  • Polysiphonia

  • Porphyra


Male gamete in angiosperm is produced by

  • generative cell

  • microspore cell

  • vegetative cell

  • tube cell


Phytochrome is present in

  • vascular cryptogam

  • prokaryotes

  • flowering plants

  • algae


Vessels and companion cells are found in

  • angiosperm

  • pteridophytes

  • bryophytes

  • thallophytes


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The ability of the venus flytrap to capture insects is due to

  • chemical stimulation by the prey

  • a passive process requiring no special ability on the part of the plant

  • specialized "muscle-like" cells

  • rapid turgor pressure changes


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