Multiple Choice Questions

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Aleuron layer is found in :

  • embryo

  • nucellus

  • endosperm

  • endodermis


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endosperm

Aleuron layer is found in endosperm of maize. It comprises aleurone cells having thick walls. Each cell has several aleurone grains. An aleurone grain is composed of protein, phytin, phospholipids and carbohydrates.


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Phytochrome occurs in two forms. In which form it promotes the germination of seeds of some species ?

  • Pfr forms

  • Pr forms

  • Both forms

  • None of these


Tetradynamous stamens are found in :

  • Chrysanthemum

  • Zinnia

  • Poppy

  • Brassica


Diadelphous stamens are the characteristic features of :

  • Ranunculaceae

  • Fabaceae

  • Poaceae

  • Malvaceae


Pollination occuring from one flower to another of same plant is :

  • autogamy

  • allogamy

  • geitenogamy

  • none of these


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Removal of top fertile soil by wind or water is :

  • Siltation

  • Soil erosion

  • Weathering of soil

  • Leaching


Anthesis means

  • growth of pollen tube inside the carpel

  • dehiscence of anthers

  • opening of floral bud

  • emergence of anthers


Outgrowth developing along with hilum of the seed is:

  • Plumule

  • Radicle

  • Strophiole

  • Perisperm


Seed which are able to withstand reduction in moisture and temperature are called

  • dormant seeds

  • recalcitrant seeds

  • orthodox seeds

  • non- viable seeds


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The formation of embryo without fusion of gametes is termed as :

  • apospory

  • isogamy

  • apogamy

  • syngamy


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