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#1. Which of the following statements best describes the chloroplasts of Chlorophyceae members?
Explanation –
Chloroplasts in Chlorophyceae exhibit diverse shapes such as spiral, discoid, and reticulate, and contain both chlorophyll a and b, which contribute to their characteristic green color.
#2. Which of the following stages in the life cycle of liverworts produces gametophytes?
Explanation: In liverworts, the spores produced after meiosis in the capsule of the sporophyte germinate to form free-living gametophytes.
#3. What happens to the ovary of an angiosperm after fertilization?
Explanation:
After fertilization, the ovary of an angiosperm develops into a fruit, which encloses and protects the seeds. This adaptation aids in seed dispersal.
#4. In liverworts, which of the following structures are directly involved in sexual reproduction?
Explanation: In liverworts, the male and female sex organs, called antheridia and archegonia, respectively, are responsible for sexual reproduction. The foot, seta, and capsule are components of the sporophyte, while gemmae are involved in asexual reproduction.
#5. Which of the following algae classes primarily contains species that are used in the production of agar, used in microbiological work and in food processing?
Explanation – Agar is obtained from red algae (Rhodophyceae), particularly from Gelidium and Gracilaria, and is used in microbiology and food industries.
#6. What role does the bryophyte sporophyte play in its life cycle?
Explanation: The sporophyte in bryophytes is multicellular and attached to the gametophyte, from which it derives nutrients. It undergoes meiosis to produce haploid spores, which will germinate to form new gametophytes.
#7. What is an example of an artificial classification system?
Explanation : – Artificial system is based on gross superficial morphological characters.
#8. Which of the following is the main form of food storage in Phaeophyceae (brown algae)?
Explanation – Food in Phaeophyceae is stored as complex carbohydrates, primarily in the form of laminarin or mannitol
#9. Which type of taxonomy uses computer processing to assign numbers and codes to all observable characteristics of an organism for classification?
Explanation: Numerical taxonomy assigns numbers and codes to observable characteristics, allowing for the simultaneous analysis of hundreds of traits using computers. This method helps in producing a more comprehensive classification.
#10. Which gymnosperm root type is associated with fungi, and in which genus is it found?
xplanation:
Pinus has roots associated with fungi in a mutualistic relationship known as mycorrhiza, which enhances nutrient uptake. This contrasts with coralloid roots in Cycas, which are associated with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria.
#11. Which of the following is an important evolutionary step in the life cycle of pteridophytes, which is considered a precursor to seed formation? 1)The fusion of male and female gametes. 2)The development of the sporophyte within the female gametophyte. 3)The presence of well-differentiated vascular tissues. 4)The production of spores by meiosis in sporangia.
Explanation:
- The development of zygotic embryos within the female gametophyte (in certain pteridophytes like Selaginella and Salvinia) is a significant evolutionary step, as it is a precursor to the seed habit found in gymnosperms and angiosperms.
- Statement 1 describes fertilization, but it is the development of the sporophyte within the female gametophyte that indicates the evolution of seed-like traits, such as protection and nourishment of the embryo.
- Statement 3 about vascular tissues and Statement 4 about spore formation are not directly related to the evolutionary precursor to seed formation.
#12. In angiosperms, which structure develops into the seed after fertilization?
Explanation:
The ovule develops into a seed after fertilization, while the ovary develops into a fruit that encloses the seeds.
#13. Which process leads to the formation of the primary endosperm nucleus (PEN) in angiosperms?
Explanation:
The primary endosperm nucleus (PEN) is formed by the fusion of one male gamete with the diploid secondary nucleus in the embryo-sac during double fertilization.
#14. Which of the following characteristics is common to all members of Chlorophyceae?
Explanation – All members of Chlorophyceae have chloroplasts with pyrenoids that contain protein and starch, which aid in the storage of food.
#15. Algae contribute significantly to the process of carbon dioxide fixation on Earth. Which of the following statements correctly describes their role?
Explanation –
Algae contribute to more than half of the total carbon dioxide fixation on Earth through their photosynthetic activity, which is crucial for regulating atmospheric carbon levels.
#16. What is the key characteristic of gymnosperms that distinguishes them from angiosperms?
Explanation:
The defining feature of gymnosperms is that their ovules are not enclosed by an ovary wall, making their seeds “naked” after fertilization. Angiosperms, on the other hand, have seeds enclosed within a fruit. Gymnosperms possess a root system and require fertilization for seed production.
#17. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the reproduction in mosses:
Explanation: Mosses have an elaborate mechanism of spore dispersal, typically involving the capsule of the sporophyte. This mechanism helps in the widespread distribution of spores for propagation.
#18. What is the primary significance of rhizoids in bryophytes?
Explanation: Rhizoids are simple structures that attach the bryophyte to the substrate and assist in water absorption. They do not conduct water like true roots, nor do they store food or fix nitrogen.
#19. Assertion (A): Algae are considered primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. Reason (R): Algae fix carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and produce oxygen as a byproduct.
#20. Which statements are correct about pteridophytes? 1)Psilopsida has plants like Selaginella and Lycopodium. 2)Lycopsida has plants like Psilotum and Equisetum. 3)Sphenopsida has plants like Equisetum with jointed stems. 4)Pteropsida has plants like Dryopteris, Pteris, and Adiantum with large leaves
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is wrong: Psilopsida has Psilotum, not Selaginella or Lycopodium.
- Statement 2 is wrong: Lycopsida has Selaginella and Lycopodium, not Psilotum or Equisetum.
- Statement 3 is correct: Sphenopsida has Equisetum, which has jointed stems.
- Statement 4 is correct: Pteropsida has Dryopteris, Pteris, and Adiantum, which have large leaves.
So, the answer is B) 3 and 4.
#21. Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with liverworts?
Explanation: Liverworts do not exhibit a protonema stage; this is characteristic of mosses. Liverworts have a thalloid or leafy structure with a predominant gametophyte phase and undergo fragmentation or gemmae formation for asexual reproduction.
#22. What is the name of the free-living, photosynthetic, thalloid gametophyte that develops from the spores of pteridophytes?
Explanation:
In pteridophytes, the spores germinate to form a small, multicellular, free-living, and photosynthetic gametophyte known as the prothallus. It plays a crucial role in the sexual reproduction of pteridophytes. Unlike the sporophyte, which is larger and vascularized, the prothallus is typically inconspicuous and thalloid.
#23. Which type of sexual reproduction involves fusion between a large, non-motile female gamete and a smaller, motile male gamete?
Explanation: In oogamous reproduction, a large, non-motile (static) female gamete fuses with a smaller, motile male gamete. This is seen in algae such as Volvox and Fucus. Isogamous reproduction involves gametes that are similar in size, while anisogamous involves gametes of different sizes but with both motile
#24. Which of the following pigments is responsible for the characteristic brown color in Phaeophyceae (brown algae)?
Fucoxanthin, a type of xanthophyll pigment, is responsible for the characteristic brown color in Phaeophyceae, as it masks the green chlorophyll pigments
#25. What type of leaves are characteristic of Cycas, and how long do they persist?
Explanation:
In Cycas, the leaves are pinnate (feather-like) and persist for a few years before shedding. This adaptation provides stability and functionality over multiple growing seasons.
#26. What adaptations in the leaves of gymnosperms help them withstand harsh environmental conditions?
Explanation:
Gymnosperm leaves, particularly in conifers, are adapted to extreme conditions with needle-like shapes, which reduce surface area and water loss. The thick cuticle and sunken stomata further minimize water evaporation, making them resilient to drought and high winds.
#27. The plant body of Phaeophyceae typically consists of which of the following structures?
Explanation –
The plant body of Phaeophyceae consists of three main parts: the holdfast (for anchorage), the stipe (stalk), and the frond (photosynthetic leaf-like organ).
#28. Which of the following is NOT a habitat where algae can be commonly found?
- Explanation: Algae commonly inhabit freshwater and marine environments, moist surfaces, and can form symbiotic relationships with fungi (lichen) and animals (e.g., sloth bear). However, they do not typically grow in deep, dark underground caves due to the lack of light necessary for photosynthesis.
#29. Which of the following algae are commonly used as food in marine regions?
Explanation – Species like Porphyra, Laminaria, and Sargassum are commonly used as food in marine regions.
#30. Which of the following statements regarding the reproduction of Rhodophyceae is true?
In Rhodophyceae, sexual reproduction is oogamous, involving non-motile gametes and leading to complex post-fertilization developments. Asexual reproduction occurs via non-motile spores.
#31. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes the moss sporophyte from the liverwort sporophyte?
Explanation: In mosses, the sporophyte is more elaborate than that of liverworts and includes a foot, seta, and capsule. The capsule in mosses also contains spores, which are released through a spore dispersal mechanism.
#32. Which of the following correctly describes the reproductive structures of gymnosperms?
Explanation:
In gymnosperms, microspores develop into male gametophytes, known as pollen grains, within the microsporangia. Female gametophytes, which are haploid, develop inside the megasporangium (ovule) and are retained there.
#33. In the bryophyte life cycle, what is the sequence of events following the release of antherozoids into water?
Explanation: The antherozoids are released into water and move towards the archegonium, where fertilization occurs. The fusion of antherozoids and the egg forms a diploid zygote, which develops into the sporophyte attached to the gametophyte.
#34. Which of the following statements correctly describes the structure of the cell wall in Phaeophyceae?
Explanation – The cell wall of Phaeophyceae consists of cellulose, typically coated with a gelatinous substance called algin, which helps retain water and provides protection.
#35. Assertion (A): Bryophytes are called “amphibians of the plant kingdom.” Reason (R): Bryophytes need water for fertilization in their reproductive cycle.
Explanation: Bryophytes are called the “amphibians of the plant kingdom” because, although they grow on land, they require water for the motile antherozoids to reach the egg for fertilization, which is unique among land plants.
#36. In mosses, where are the antheridia and archegonia located during sexual reproduction?
Explanation: In mosses, the antheridia (male sex organ) and archegonia (female sex organ) are located at the apex of the leafy shoots, where fertilization occurs, leading to zygote formation.
#37. Identify the incorrect pair among the following options related to algae types and their forms:
Ulothrix is actually a filamentous form of algae, not a massive plant body. Massive plant bodies are found in some marine algae, such as kelps (brown algae), which have complex structures. Ulothrix forms simple, unbranched filaments and does not exhibit the large, complex morphology associated with massive plant bodies. The other options accurately describe the form and structure of each type of alga.
#38. Select the incorrect statement about Rhodophyceae (red algae):
#39. Which of the following examples represents common mosses?
Explanation: Common examples of mosses include Funaria, Polytrichum, and Sphagnum. Marchantia and Riccia are liverworts, not mosses.
#40. Identify the incorrect statement regarding liverwort reproduction:
Explanation: Liverworts reproduce both asexually through gemmae and sexually through the production of male and female sex organs. Therefore, option 4 is incorrect.
#41. Why do bryophytes require a moist environment for successful fertilization?
Explanation: Bryophytes produce biflagellate (motile) antherozoids that swim through a water medium to reach the archegonia for fertilization, necessitating a moist environment.
#42. Which of the following plant groups was the first to develop a vascular system?
Explanation:
Pteridophytes are the first plants in the evolutionary timeline to develop a vascular system, which includes xylem for water conduction and phloem for nutrient transport. This adaptation allowed them to grow taller and live in diverse habitats compared to non-vascular plants like bryophytes. Algae and bryophytes lack vascular tissues, while gymnosperms are more advanced and appeared later in evolution.
#43. Which of the following best describes the thallus of liverworts like Marchantia?
Explanation: The liverwort thallus, as seen in Marchantia, is dorsiventral, closely appressed to the substrate, and often has tiny leaf-like appendages in two rows on a stem-like structure.
#44. Why is Sphagnum moss specifically valuable for commercial and ecological purposes?
Explanation: Sphagnum moss has a high capacity to retain water, making it useful as packing material for transporting living plants. It also forms peat, which is used as fuel in some regions.
#45. Which of the following green algae exhibit an oogamous type of sexual reproduction, where large immobile eggs are fertilized by small motile sperm?
Explanation – Volvox exhibits oogamous sexual reproduction, where the female gamete (egg) is larger and immobile, while the male gamete (sperm) is smaller and motile.
#46. Which of the following statements about types of gamete fusion in algae is correct?
#47. Which class of algae is responsible for producing valuable hydrocolloids like algin, which are used in commercial products?
Explanation – Brown algae (Phaeophyceae) produce hydrocolloids like algin, which are used in various commercial applications, including in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
#48. The following statements are made about the sex organs in bryophytes: How many of the above statements are correct? 1) The sex organs in bryophytes are multicellular. 2)The male sex organ, called antheridium, produces non-motile antherozoids.3) The female sex organ, called archegonium, is flask-shaped. 4) The archegonium produces multiple eggs.
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The antheridium produces biflagellate (motile) antherozoids, not non-motile ones, and the archegonium produces only a single egg, not multiple eggs. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
#49. In Pteridophytes, the leaves can be categorized into which of the following types?
Explanation:
Pteridophytes exhibit two types of leaves: microphylls, which are small leaves found in plants like Selaginella, and macrophylls, which are large leaves found in ferns. This differentiation in leaf structure is linked to the adaptation of pteridophytes to various habitats and their evolutionary development.
#50. Which gymnosperm is known as one of the tallest tree species in the world?
Explanation:
The giant redwood tree (Sequoia) is one of the tallest tree species in the world. Gymnosperms include medium-sized to tall trees and shrubs, with Sequoia being a notable example for its immense height.


