Which of the following statements about sclereids is correct?
1. Sclereids are living cells with thin walls and large vacuoles
2. Sclereids are a type of parenchyma involved in photosynthesis
3. Sclereids are dead cells with highly thickened, lignified walls that provide mechanical support
4. Sclereids are found only in the xylem vessels of roots

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Intercalary meristem is found:

1. At the tips of roots

2. At the tips of stems

3. Between mature tissues

4. In vascular bundles
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In a dicot root:
1. The innermost layer of the cortex is called hypodermis. 
2. Pericycle is sclerenchymatous.
3. The pith is large and well developed. 
4. There are usually two to four xylem and phloem patches. 
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In Dorsiventral (Dicotyledonous) Leaf:
A: The adaxial epidermis generally bears more stomata than the abaxial epidermis. 
B: Mesophyll has two types of cells – the palisade parenchyma and the spongy parenchyma. 
 
1. Only A is correct
2. Only B is correct
3. Both A and B are correct
4. Both A and B are incorrect
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The given diagram shows dumb-bell shaped guard cells. This type of guard cell is typically found in which of the following types of plants?
  
1. Dicotyledonous plants like China rose and sunflower
2. Gymnosperms like Cycas and Pinus
3. Monocotyledonous plants like wheat and maize
4. Bryophytes like Funaria and Riccia
Subtopic:  Epidermal Tissue System |
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Which of the following correctly differentiates between the vascular bundles in stems and roots?
1. Stems have radial vascular bundles; roots have conjoint ones.
2. Stems have open vascular bundles; roots have closed ones.
3. Stems have xylem and phloem arranged in a ring; roots have scattered vascular bundles.
4. Stems have conjoint vascular bundles; roots have radial vascular bundles.
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Where are the products of photosynthesis stored before being utilized in plants?
1. Parenchyma cells
2. Collenchyma cells
3. Sclerenchyma cells
4. Epidermal cells
 
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Which of the following prevents water loss in leaves but is absent in roots?
1. Root hairs
2. Cuticle
3. Cork
4. Epidermis


 
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The cambial ring of stelar region of dicot stem is composed of:
1. Cork cambium only
2. Fascicular cambium only
3. Interfascicular cambium only
4. Both fascicular and interfascicular cambium


 
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Which combination of features is characteristic of monocot roots?
1. Polyarch xylem and small pith
2. Diarch xylem and large pith
3. Polyarch xylem and large pith
4. Tetrarch xylem and no pith


 
Subtopic:  Anatomy of Root |
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