Select the correct statement with respect to gemmae
| a. | These are specialised reproductive structures in members of thallophytes and bryophytes |
| b. | These are green, unicellular & asexual buds |
| c. | These are formed in small receptacles located on thalli |
| d. | Single gemma forms two new individuals after germination |
| e. | These are chlorophyllous and multicellular structures |
| f. | They germinate and make monoecious thallus of Marchantia |
2. b,c,d and f
3. c,d and e
4. b,c and f
Mark the incorrect statement (with respect to gymnosperms)
| 1. | Sequoia is one of the tallest tree species |
| 2. | Dimophihc roots, stem and leaves in pinus |
| 3. | Generally tap roots are present |
| 4. | Palmately compound leaves in Cycas |
Read the following statements carefully and mark the correct with respect to gymnosperms
| a. | Pollen grains are carried by air currents |
| b. | Pollen tube carries the male gametes to archegonia |
| c. | Ovules are exposed before fertilization but get covered after fertilization |
| d. | They produce same type of spores |
1. a, b & d
2. a & b
3. a & c
4. b & d
Members of red algae are mostly marine, occurring both at surface water and at great depths in oceans except for a few fresh water species. These algae usually
| 1. | Reproduce asexually by motile spores |
| 2. | Show oogamous reproduction by motile gametes |
| 3. | Lack of chlorophyll-a and fucoxanthin |
| 4. | Reproduce vegetatively by fragmentation |
In heterosporous members of the pteridophyta
| 1. | Development of embryo takes place within the female gametophyte |
| 2. | Zygote produces a multicellular and undifferentiated sporophyte |
| 3. | Gametophyte is monoecious |
| 4. | Spore germination is exosporic |
The leaves of gymnosperms
| 1. | Are not adapted to withstand extremes of temperature |
| 2. | May be simple or compound |
| 3. | Are needle shaped in all members |
| 4. | Lack transfusion tissue |
Ovules present on loose megasporophylls, unbranched stem and dicotyledonous condition are features related to
| 1. | Cycas | 2. | Pinus |
| 3. | Cedrus | 4. | Ephedra |
Stipe, hold fast and frond are the terms associated with
1 Gracilaria
2 Polysiphonia
3 Laminaria
4 Chara
Leaf like photosynthetic organ is associated with algal group
| 1. | Showing only oogamous reproduction |
| 2. | Having predominance of r-phycoerythrin |
| 3. | Where members may reach a height of 100 metres |
| 4. | Usually having grass-green colour |
Moss sporophyte does not possess
1. Elaters
2. Seta
3. Foot
4. Capsule