Which one of the following statements are true? I.If the stem is joined with solid nodes and hollow internodes, it is called caudex. II.In Tridax, the stem is decumbent. III.Corm is a condensed from of rhizome growing more or less in vertical direction. IV.Sucker is an underground modification of stem. V.Biparous type of cymose branching is seen in Saraca.
I and II only
II and III only
III and IV only
IV only
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Leaf
Stipules
Adventitious root
Stem
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the properties of a parallelogram?
Opposite sides are equal and parallel.
Opposite angles are equal.
Adjacent angles are supplementary.
The diagonals are equal in length.
Identify a pair of the following plants, which show modification of axillary buds into tendrils and hooks respectively. I.Hugonia II.Duranta III.Passiflora IV.Dioscorea
I and II
II and III
III and I
IV and I
A horizontal underground stem is a
Corm
Phylloclade
Rhizome
Rhizoid
Which of the following is NOT a function of lenticels?
Gaseous exchange
Transport of water and minerals
Transpiration
Removal of excess water in some plants
In plants like mint and jasmine, a selender lateral branch arises from the base of the main axis and after growing aerially for sometimes, arch downwards to touch the ground. This slender branch is called
Sucker
Stolon
Offset
Scramblers
Parts of the plants were observed. Structure-A develops aerially and produces roots when comes in contact with the soil. Structure-B develops from underground part of the stem, grow obliquely, becomes aerial and produces roots on its lower surface. Identify, respectively the structure of A and B
Sucker, stolon
Stolon, runner
Stolon, sucker
Runner, stolon
Stems are
Positively phototropic
Negatively geotropic
Negatively hydrotropic
All of the above
Which part of the stem is responsible for the primary growth of a plant?
Apical meristem
Lateral meristem
Intercalary meristem
Cork cambium
In a dicot stem undergoing secondary growth, which tissue is primarily responsible for the increase in girth?
Cork Cambium
Vascular Cambium
Apical Meristem
Intercalary Meristem