Pinus seeds cannot germinate and establish without fungal association. This is because:
1. its seeds contain inhibitors that prevent germination.
2. its embryo is immature.
3. it has an obligate association with mycorrhizae.
4. it has a very hard seed coat.
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 |
In photosynthesis, the light-independent reactions take place at?
1. Thylakoid lumen
2. photosystem I
3. photosystem II
4. Stromal matrix
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
| 1. | Prions consist of abnormally folded proteins |
| 2. | Viroids lack a protein coat |
| 3. | Viruses are obligate parasites |
| 4. | Infective constituent in viruses is the protein coat |
It takes a very long time for pineapple plants to produce flowers. Which combination of hormones can be applied to artificially induce flowering in pineapple plants throughout the year to increase yield?
1. Cytokinin and Abscisic acid
2. Auxin and Ethylene
3. Gibberellin and Cytokinin
4. Gibberellin and Abscisic acid
Which of the following statements regarding mitochondria is incorrect?
| 1. | Mitochondrial matrix contains single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes. |
| 2. | Outer membrane is permeable to monomers of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. |
| 3. | Enzymes of electron transport are embedded in the outer membrane. |
| 4. | Inner membrane is convoluted with infoldings. |
What is the site of perception of photoperiod necessary for induction of flowering in plants?
1. Leaves
2. Lateral buds
3. Pulvinus
4. Shoot apex
The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 was called:
| 1. | for immediate steps to discontinue the use of CFCs that were damaging the ozone layer |
| 2. | to reduce CO2 emissions and global warming |
| 3. | for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits |
| 4. | to assess the threat posed to native species by invasive weed species |
What map unit (Centimorgan) is adopted in the construction of genetic maps?
| 1. | A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 50% cross-over. |
| 2. | A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 10% cross-over. |
| 3. | A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 100% cross-over. |
| 4. | A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes. representing 1% cross-over. |
Which of the following can be used as biocontrol agent in the treatment of plant disease?
1. Lactobacillus
2. Trichoderma
3. Chlorella
4. Anabaena
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