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#1. Assertion (A): Algae are considered primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. Reason (R): Algae fix carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and produce oxygen as a byproduct.
#2. 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.
#3. Which of the following pteridophytes exhibit the formation of strobili or cones for spore dispersal? 1)Equisetum 2)Selaginella 3)Ferns 4)Psilotum
Explanation:
- Equisetum (a member of Sphenopsida) and Selaginella (a member of Lycopsida) produce strobili (cones) as part of their reproductive process. These strobili bear the sporangia where spores are produced.
- Ferns and Psilotum (members of Pteropsida and Psilopsida, respectively) do not produce strobili. Ferns have sori (clusters of sporangia) on their fronds, and Psilotum does not produce cones either.
#4. 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.
#5. 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.
#6. 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).
#7. Which of the following groups are no longer included in the Plant Kingdom despite having cell walls?
- Explanation: Earlier classifications included organisms with cell walls, such as Fungi, Monera, and Protista, in the Plant Kingdom. However, due to differences in cellular structure and function, these groups have since been excluded from Plantae.
#8. 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.
#9. 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.
#10. Which of the following best explains vegetative reproduction in mosses?
Explanation: Vegetative reproduction in mosses occurs by fragmentation and budding in the protonema stage, which allows for asexual propagation without the need for spore formation.
#11. 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.
#12. What is an example of an artificial classification system?
Explanation : – Artificial system is based on gross superficial morphological characters.
#13. 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.
#14. Which of the following algae-derived products is used to grow microbes and is also used in the preparation of ice creams and jellies?
Explanation –
Agar, obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria, is used to grow microbes and in the preparation of ice creams and jellies.
#15. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the habitat distribution of Rhodophyceae (red algae)?
Explanation – While Rhodophyceae are mainly marine and thrive in warmer waters, they are also capable of growing at great depths in oceans, where light penetration is minimal.
#16. Which pattern of life cycle is observed in Fucus?
Explanation:
Fucus follows a diplontic life cycle, where the sporophyte is the dominant, photosynthetic phase, and the gametophyte is reduced to a few cells.
#17. What differentiates the reproductive structures of liverworts from those of mosses?
Explanation: In liverworts, sex organs are produced on the thallus itself, while in mosses, the sex organs appear on the leafy structures that emerge during the leafy stage.
#18. Which of the following algae species belongs to Chlorophyceae and exhibits a colonial form of the plant body?
Explanation – Volvox is a colonial green alga, where many individual cells form a colony that works together in a coordinated manner.
#19. Which of the following correctly describes the dependency relationship between the bryophyte gametophyte and sporophyte?
Explanation: In bryophytes, the sporophyte is dependent on the gametophyte for nourishment and remains attached to it throughout its life, as it lacks the capability to photosynthesize independently.
#20. 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.
#21. Which structure in angiosperms contains the highly reduced female gametophyte?
Explanation:
The ovule houses the female gametophyte (embryo-sac), which is highly reduced in angiosperms. It contains the egg cell, synergids, antipodal cells, and polar nuclei, all of which are haploid.
#22. 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.
#23. The chloroplasts of Chlorophyceae algae can have various shapes. Which of the following is NOT a typical shape of a chloroplast in Chlorophyceae?
Explanation –
Oval-shaped chloroplasts are not typical in Chlorophyceae; chloroplasts in these algae are usually discoid, cup-shaped, plate-like, reticulate, spiral, or ribbon-shaped.
#24. 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.
#25. Which of the following pairs correctly matches the root type with its association in gymnosperms?
Explanation:
In Cycas, small specialized roots called coralloid roots are associated with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria. In contrast, Pinus has mycorrhizal roots that form a mutualistic association with fungi, enhancing nutrient absorption.
#26. among the well known systems to classify flowering plants which of the following not considered in evolutionary study?
Explanation – Natural system and Artificial system does not consider evolutionary relationship.
#27. Which of the following statements about the life cycle of pteridophytes is/are correct? 1)The gametophyte is the dominant phase of the life cycle in pteridophytes. 2)The sporophyte of pteridophytes is differentiated into true root, stem, and leaves. 3)Water is essential for the transfer of male gametes (antherozoids) to the female gametes (eggs). 4)All pteridophytes are heterosporous, producing both macrospores and microspores.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect. In pteridophytes, the dominant phase of the life cycle is the sporophyte. The gametophyte is a small, inconspicuous stage.
- Statement 2 is correct. The sporophyte is well-differentiated and consists of true root, stem, and leaves.
- Statement 3 is correct. Water is required for the transfer of male gametes (antherozoids) from the antheridia to the archegonium for fertilization.
- Statement 4 is incorrect. Most pteridophytes are homosporous, producing a single type of spore, while some, like Selaginella and Salvinia, are heterosporous (producing both macrospores and microspores).
#28. Which of the following algae forms massive plant bodies and is typically found in marine environments?
Explanation: Kelps, which are large marine algae, can form massive plant bodies and are commonly found in ocean environments. The other options refer to smaller or unicellular algae that do not form such extensive structures.
#29. Which of the following statements is true about the storage of food in green algae (Chlorophyceae)?
Green algae store food in the form of starch, oil droplets, and sometimes protein in pyrenoids within the chloroplasts
#30. Which feature differentiates gymnosperms from bryophytes and pteridophytes in terms of gametophyte dependency?
Explanation:
In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophytes are highly reduced and remain within the sporangia on the sporophyte. This is a significant difference from bryophytes and pteridophytes, where gametophytes have an independent, free-living phase.
#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 adaptations of Sphagnum moss has ecological significance?
Explanation: Mosses like Sphagnum form dense mats on the soil surface, which help reduce the impact of rainfall and prevent soil erosion. This ecological role is crucial as it makes the substrate suitable for colonization by higher plants.
#33. Which component of the embryo-sac in angiosperms undergoes syngamy during fertilization?
Explanation:
During syngamy, one male gamete fuses with the egg cell to form the zygote, which develops into the embryo.
#34. 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
#35. 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.
#36. 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
#37. 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
#38. 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.
#39. 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.
#40. Which of the following correctly describes a gemma in liverworts?
Explanation: Gemmae are green, multicellular, asexual buds that form in gemma cups on liverwort thalli. These buds detach from the parent body and germinate to form new individuals, aiding in asexual reproduction.
#41. 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.
#42. What happens to the synergids and antipodal cells after fertilization in angiosperms?
Explanation:
The synergids assist in guiding the pollen tube into the embryo-sac, while the antipodal cells have a minor role. Both degenerate after fertilization, as they are no longer needed.
#43. 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.
#44. In green algae, the vegetative reproduction commonly occurs through the process of fragmentation or by the formation of spores. Which of the following is the correct asexual reproductive structure in Chlorophyceae?
Zoospores are the flagellated asexual reproductive cells produced in the zoosporangia of green algae, such as in Chlamydomonas.
#45. 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.
#46. 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.
#47. Which characteristic feature is unique to the protonema stage in the moss life cycle?
Explanation: The protonema stage in mosses is a creeping, green, branched, and filamentous stage that develops directly from a spore, unlike the leafy stage which bears the sex organs and has upright, slender axes.
#48. 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.
#49. The cell wall of green algae (Chlorophyceae) is made up of two layers. Which of the following statements correctly describes these layers?
Explanation – The inner layer of the cell wall is composed of cellulose, while the outer layer consists of pectose, a gel-like substance.


