Morphology of Flowering Plants

Topics in this chapter

• Root And Stem Modifications
• Leaf Morphology And Phyllotaxy
• Floral Structure And Inflorescence
• Gynoecium And Placentation
• Fruits And Seeds
• Plant Families And Floral Formulae

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Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-09A3FC

   Which of the following represents an example of a stem modified for vegetative propagation and perennation, where the stem grows horizontally in the soil?

   1. A.Colocasia
   2. B.Ginger
   3. C.Pisum sativum
   4. D.Citrus
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2. Question 2Q-20FCCE

   In a flower, if the gynoecium is situated in the center and other parts of the floral whorls are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level, the condition is called:

   1. A.Hypogynous
   2. B.Epigynous
   3. C.Perigynous
   4. D.Mesogynous
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3. Question 3Q-E73B42

   When the margins of sepals or petals overlap one another without any particular direction, the aestivation is termed as:

   1. A.Valvate
   2. B.Twisted
   3. C.Imbricate
   4. D.Vexillary
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4. Question 4Q-6338B0

   A carpel is said to have marginal placentation when:

   1. A.The placenta forms a ridge along the ventral suture of the ovary and ovules are borne in two rows.
   2. B.Ovules are borne on the central axis and septa are absent.
   3. C.The ovary is multilocular and ovules develop on the inner walls.
   4. D.A single ovule is borne at the base of the ovary.
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5. Question 5Q-C556DF

   Identify the correct set of families that show the presence of epipetalous stamens.

   1. A.Fabaceae and Liliaceae
   2. B.Solanaceae and Fabaceae
   3. C.Solanaceae and Liliaceae
   4. D.Brassicaceae and Fabaceae
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