Which one of the following statements is correct?

1. Sporogenous tissue is haploid

2. Endothecium produces the microspores

3. Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen

4. Hard outer layer of pollen is called intine

Subtopic:  Stamen: Microsporangium |
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AIPMT - 2013
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Both, autogamy and geitonogamy are prevented in:

1. Papaya

2. Cucumber

3. Castor

4. Maize

Subtopic:  Pollination & Outbreeding Devices |
 91%
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AIPMT - 2012
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An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is:
1. Cuticle
2. Sporopollenin
3. Lignin
4. Cellulose

Subtopic:  Stamen: Male Gametophyte |
 97%
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AIPMT - 2012
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The gynoecium consists of many free pistils in flowers of:

1. Aloe 2. Tomato
3. Papaver 4. Michelia
Subtopic:  Pistil: Female Gametophyte |
 73%
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AIPMT - 2012
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Even in the absence of pollinating agents, seed-setting is assured in:

1. Commelina

2. Zostera

3. Salvia

4. Fig

Subtopic:  Pollination & Outbreeding Devices |
 78%
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AIPMT - 2012
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The coconut water and the edible part of coconut are equivalent to:

1. Endosperm

2. Endocarp

3. Mesocarp

4. Embryo

Subtopic:  Endosperm |
 90%
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AIPMT - 2012
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Filiform apparatus is a characteristic feature of:

1. egg

2. synergid

3. zygote

4. suspensor

Subtopic:  Pistil: Female Gametophyte |
 95%
AIPMT - 2011
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Apomictic embryos in Citrus arise from:

1. synergids

2. maternal sporophytic tissue in ovule

3. antipodal cells

4. diploid egg

Subtopic:  Apomixis & Polyembryony |
 70%
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AIPMT - 2010
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Wind pollination is common:
1.  lilies
2.  grasses
3.  orchids
4.  legumes
Subtopic:  Pollination & Outbreeding Devices |
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AIPMT - 2011
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Nucellar polyembryony is reported in species of:

1.  Gossypium

2.  Triticum

3.  Brassia

4.  Citrus

Subtopic:  Apomixis & Polyembryony |
 87%
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AIPMT - 2011
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