Which type of root system is characterized by a primary root that is long and thick, with smaller lateral roots branching off? A) Fibrous root B) Adventitious root C) Taproot D) Secondary root

C) Taproot

Fill in the blank: The protective structure at the tip of a root is known as the ______.

Root Cap

True or False: The region of meristematic activity in roots is responsible for the differentiation of cells.

False

Meristematic region aids root growth.

• Responsible for root lengthening.

• Not involved in cell differentiation.

• Differentiation happens in maturation.

Riddle: I am a structure that supports the plant and can store nutrients, yet I am not a leaf. What am I?

Stem

What type of leaf venation is characterized by a network of veins that are irregularly distributed?

Reticulate Venation

Which type of inflorescence has a main axis that grows indefinitely with flowers positioned laterally in acropetal succession? A) Cymose B) Racemose C) Solitary D) Verticillaster

B) Racemose

Fill in the blank: The type of flower symmetry where it can only be divided into two equal parts in one vertical plane is called ______.

Zygomorphic

True or False: The gynoecium is the male reproductive part of a flower.

False. The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of a flower.

Riddle: I am a special structure that forms from a flower's ovary after fertilization, encasing seeds within. What am I?

Fruit

Which type of placentation involves ovules attached to a central column within the ovary? A) Marginal B) Axile C) Parietal D) Basal

B) Axile

Fill in the blank: The fleshy pericarp of a fruit is made up of three layers: epicarp, mesocarp, and ______.

Endocarp

True or False: The Solanaceae family includes only herbaceous plants.

False. The Solanaceae family includes herbs, shrubs, small trees, and climbers.

Riddle: I am a part of a flower that often attracts pollinators with my bright colors, but I am not a sepal. What am I?

Petal

What type of root serves as support and grows upwards in swampy areas, such as those seen in mangroves?

Pneumatophores

Fill in the blank: In flowering plants, the arrangement of leaves on the stem is known as ______.

Phyllotaxy

True or False: The calyx is the innermost whorl of a flower.

False. The calyx is the outermost whorl of a flower.

Riddle: I help plants climb for sunlight, twisting around other structures, but I am not a leaf. What am I?

Tendril

What is the main function of root hairs in flowering plants?

To absorb water and minerals from the soil

Which type of leaf is characterized by complete lamina with no incisions reaching the midrib? A) Simple B) Compound C) Pinnate D) Palmately

A) Simple

Fill in the blank: A flower with sepals that are fused together is described as ______.

Gamosepalous

True or False: The main axis of a racemose inflorescence terminates in a flower.

False. The main axis of a racemose inflorescence grows indefinitely and does not terminate in a flower.

Riddle: I am the part of a flower that contains the ovules and is responsible for seed development. What am I?

Ovary

Fill in the blank: The arrangement of ovules within the ovary is referred to as ______.

Placentation

True or False: In a hypogynous flower, the ovary is considered inferior.

False. In a hypogynous flower, the ovary is considered superior.

Riddle: I am a vegetable that grows underground, often mistaken for a root, but I'm actually a swollen stem. What am I?

Tuber

Fill in the blank: The main axis of a cymose inflorescence terminates in a ______.

Flower

True or False: The pericarp of a fruit is made up of two layers: the outer and inner layers.

False. The pericarp is made up of three layers: epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp.

True or False: In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is long-lived and forms a taproot system.

False. In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is short-lived and replaced by a fibrous root system.

Which type of inflorescence is characterized by a main axis that terminates in a flower, with flowers borne in basipetal order? A) Racemose B) Cymose C) Spike D) Umbel

B) Cymose

Fill in the blank: The ovules in axile placentation are attached to a central column or axis within the ovary, as seen in ______.

Lemon

Name the type of aestivation where sepals/petals just touch but do not overlap.

Valvate 

Name the type of Aestivation found in cotton or china rose.

Twisted

Alstonia is an example of which type of phyllotaxy?
a) Alternate
b) Opposite
c) Whorled
d) Spiral

c) Whorled

Which of the following plants exhibits opposite phyllotaxy?
a) China rose
b) Mustard
c) Calotropis
d) Sunflower

c) Calotropis

Rose and plum show which type of floral condition?
a) Hypogynous
b) Epigynous
c) Perigynous
d) Superior

c) Perigynous

Which of the following shows an epigynous condition?
a) Brinjal
b) Guava
c) China rose
d) Mustard

b) Guava