"Exploring the Botanical Wonders: Unveiling the Diversity, Adaptations, and Ecology of the Plant Kingdom"
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"Dive into the enchanting world of the Plant Kingdom document, an illuminating exploration of nature's botanical tapestry. Traverse the spectrum of plant life, from towering trees to microscopic flora, unveiling evolutionary tales, adaptations, and ecological significance. This concise document enc...
**1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of plants?**
a) Heterotrophic nutrition
b) Cellulose cell walls
c) Multicellularity
d) Chloroplasts for photosynthesis
**Answer: a) Heterotrophic nutrition**
**2. Which pigment is responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis in plants?**
a) Melanin
b) Chlorophyll
c) Hemoglobin
d) Keratin
**Answer: b) Chlorophyll**
**3. The process of water movement through plants from roots to leaves is called:**
a) Photosynthesis
b) Transpiration
c) Respiration
d) Fermentation
**Answer: b) Transpiration**
**4. The outermost layer of cells in a plant is called the:**
a) Cortex
b) Epidermis
c) Endodermis
d) Xylem
**Answer: b) Epidermis**
**5. Which structure in plants is responsible for gas exchange and water vapor loss?**
a) Stomata
b) Xylem
c) Phloem
d) Cuticle
**Answer: a) Stomata**
**6. Which plant hormone promotes cell division and growth in shoots and roots?**
a) Gibberellin
b) Auxin
c) Cytokinin
d) Ethylene
**Answer: b) Auxin**
**7. In which part of a plant does meiosis occur, leading to the formation of spores?**
a) Roots
b) Leaves
,c) Flowers
d) Sporangia
**Answer: d) Sporangia**
**8. The male reproductive part of a flower is called the:**
a) Stamen
b) Pistil
c) Sepal
d) Petal
**Answer: a) Stamen**
**9. Which of the following plant groups reproduces through spores rather than seeds?**
a) Gymnosperms
b) Angiosperms
c) Bryophytes
d) Pteridophytes
**Answer: c) Bryophytes**
**10. The group of plants that produce flowers and fruits is known as:**
a) Gymnosperms
b) Angiosperms
c) Bryophytes
d) Pteridophytes
**Answer: b) Angiosperms**
**11. Which plant tissue is responsible for carrying water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the
plant?**
a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Epidermis
d) Cortex
**Answer: a) Xylem**
**12. Which part of a plant embryo gives rise to the shoot system?**
a) Radicle
b) Hypocotyl
c) Plumule
d) Cotyledon
**Answer: c) Plumule**
**13. The process of pollen transfer from the anther to the stigma is called:**
a) Fertilization
b) Pollination
c) Germination
d) Transpiration
**Answer: b) Pollination**
**14. The root modification found in plants like carrots and radishes is called:**
, a) Rhizome
b) Bulb
c) Tuber
d) Taproot
**Answer: c) Tuber**
**15. Which type of leaves have a single, undivided blade?**
a) Compound leaves
b) Pinnate leaves
c) Palmate leaves
d) Simple leaves
**Answer: d) Simple leaves**
**16. The process of converting light energy into chemical energy (glucose) in plants is known as:**
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Fermentation
**Answer: c) Photosynthesis**
**17. The part of the flower that contains the ovules is the:**
a) Petal
b) Stamen
c) Pistil
d) Sepal
**Answer: c) Pistil**
**18. The plant hormone responsible for promoting fruit ripening is:**
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Ethylene
d) Cytokinin
**Answer: c) Ethylene**
**19. Which of the following plant groups typically produces cones instead of flowers?**
a) Gymnosperms
b) Angiosperms
c) Bryophytes
d) Pteridophytes
**Answer: a) Gymnosperms**
**20. The outermost whorl of floral organs in a flower is the:**
a) Stamen
b) Pistil
c) Sepal
d) Petal
**Answer: c) Sepal**
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