In a particular angiosperm species, the development of the endosperm is initiated only after fertilization of the central cell. However, a mutation leads to autonomous endosperm development even without fertilization. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence of this mutation?
Enhanced seed viability and germination rate
Formation of seeds with underdeveloped embryos or no embryos at all
Increased fruit size and seed number
Premature fruit ripening and abscission
Related Questions
Which of the following represents the condition seen in the family-Compositae?
Superior ovary, Syngenesious and single basal ovule
Inferior ovary, monoadelphous and basal placentation
Inferior ovary, Syngenesious and axile placentation
Syngenesious, basal placentation and epigynous
In a hypothetical plant species, the ovary is positioned below the attachment of other floral parts. What type of ovary is this?
Superior
Inferior
Perigynous
Epigynous
All of the following have half inferior ovary, except
Rose
Plum
Mustard
peach
Aggregate fruit formed from
Multicarpellary apocarpous ovary
Multicarpellarey syncarpous ovary
Monocarpellary apocarpous ovary
Monocarpellary syncarpous ovary
Arrangement of sepals or petals with respect to the other members of same whorl is known as
Gamopetalous
Polypetalous
Aestivation
Vernation
Monothecous anther is the characteristic of
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Flowers, in which only one set of essential organ is present are said to be
Bisexual
Monoecious
Dioecious
Unisexual
A flower with a superior ovary is described as:
Epigynous
Perigynous
Hypogynous
Syncarpous
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Seeds of orchids have oil-rich endosperm
Placentation in primrose is basal
Flower of tulip is a modified shoot
In tomato, fruit is a capsule
Which of the following is NOT a point of attachment for the filament of a stamen?
Stigma
Thalamus
Receptacle
Thalamus/Receptacle
