Morphology and Modifications (Tissues; Anatomy and Functions of Different Parts of Flowering Plants: Root, Stem, Leaf, Inflorescence- Cymose and Recemose, Flower, Fruit and Seed ) NEET Questions

Morphology and Modifications (Tissues; Anatomy and Functions of Different Parts of Flowering Plants: Root, Stem, Leaf, Inflorescence- Cymose and Recemose, Flower, Fruit and Seed ) MCQ Questions

13.
Which of the following is a major function of the stem?
A.
Photosynthesis only
B.
Absorption of water from soil
C.
Conduction of water, minerals and photosynthates
D.
Anchoring the plant in soil
ANSWER :
C. Conduction of water, minerals and photosynthates
14.
Which of the following features helps distinguish a stem from a root?
A.
Presence of unicellular hairs
B.
Negatively phototropic nature
C.
Presence of root cap
D.
Presence of nodes and internodes
ANSWER :
D. Presence of nodes and internodes
15.
Underground stems modified for food storage are exemplified by:
A.
Potato
B.
Carrot
C.
Radish
D.
Sweet potato
ANSWER :
A. Potato
16.
A typical leaf consists of how many main parts?
A.
Five
B.
Three
C.
Four
D.
Two
ANSWER :
B. Three
17.
The swollen leaf base seen in leguminous plants is called:
A.
Stipule
B.
Ligule
C.
Sheath
D.
Pulvinus
ANSWER :
D. Pulvinus
18.
Reticulate venation is generally found in leaves of:
A.
Monocotyledons
B.
Pteridophytes
C.
Dicotyledons
D.
Gymnosperms
ANSWER :
C. Dicotyledons