In a cereal grain, the single cotyledon of the embryo is represented by:
1. | coleorhiza | 2. | scutellum |
3. | prophyll | 4. | coleoptiles |
In some plants, the female gamete develops into an embryo without fertilization. This phenomenon is known as:
1. | Parthenogenesis | 2. | Autogamy |
3. | Parthenocarpy | 4. | Syngamy |
What is the fate of the male gametes discharged in the synergid?
1. | One fuses with the egg and the other fuses with central cell nuclei |
2. | One fuses with the egg and the other(s) degenerate(s) in the synergid |
3. | All fuse with the egg |
4. | One fuses with the egg and the other(s) fuse(s) with a synergid nucleus |
Which one of the following statements regarding post-fertilization development in flowering plants is incorrect?
1. | Ovules develop into an embryo sac |
2. | Ovary develops into fruit |
3. | Zygote develops into an embryo |
4. | Central cell develops into endosperm |
The pollen grain represents
1. Male gamete
2. Male gametophyte
3. Microsporophyll
4. Microsporangium
Choose the correct option with respect to the function of the germ pore.
1. It allows growth of pollen tube
2. It allows water absorption in seed
3. It helps dehiscence of pollen grain
4. More than one option is correct
The number of mitotic generations required to form a mature embryo sac from megaspore in most of the flowering plants is
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
Hydrophily is limited to 30 genera which are mostly
1. Gymnosperms
2. Monocots
3. Dicots
4. More than one option is correct
Pollen pistil interaction is
1. Chemically mediated process
2. Dynamic process
3. Genetically controlled process
4. More than one option is correct
Examine the figure given below and select the right option giving all the four parts a,b,c and d. Correctly identify
a | b | c | d | |
1. | Endo- thecium |
Tapetum | Micro- spore mother cell |
Middle layer |
2. | Tapetum | Endo- thecium |
Micro- spore mother cell |
Middle layer |
3. | Endo- thecium |
Middle layer |
Tapetum | Micro- spore mother cell |
4. | Endo- thecium |
Micro- spore mother cell |
Middle layer |
Tapetum |