Types of Germination

Q.

A mature seed consists of ____, ____ and ____.

Q.

Choose the correct options for the characteristics of hypogeal germination.

1. Epicotyl elongates

2. Hypocotyl elongates

3. Cotyledons remain below the ground

4. Cotyledons are pushed above the ground

Q.

A fertilized egg becomes a seed.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Which of the following is not a part of a mature seed?

1. Epigeal

2. Radicle

3. Epicotyl

4. Hypocotyl

Q. Match the following based on the type of germination.

1. Rhizophora
2. Bean
3. Maize

Q. Which one of the following is found in coralloid root of Cycas?

1. Algal zone
2. Bacterial zone
3. Fungal zone
4. All of the above

Q.

what does embryonal axis of a seed mean?

Q.

Identify A, B and C of Epigeal

Epigeal B A C

Q. What is hypogeal germination?

Q. When the ovule is curved and embryo sac becomes horse-shoe shaped, such an ovule is called as

1. Amphitropous
2. Campylotropous
3. Circintropous
4. Orthotropous

Q. Write a short note on:
Development of seed

Q. Root system of which of the following reaches to the water table?

1. Cactus
2. Annual grasses
3. Prosopis
4. Aloe

Q.

Identify A, B and C in the given diagram for epigeal germination.

1. A. Hypocotyl, B. Cotyledon, C. Epicotyl

2. A. Cotyledon, B. Hypocotyl, C. Epicotyl

3. A. Hypocotyl, B. Epicotyl, C. Cotyledon

4. A. Epicotyl, B. Cotyledon, C. Hypocotyl

Q. Match the following based on the type of germination.

1. Rhizophora
2. Bean
3. Maize

Q. Tall trees of what range of height have strong butresses at their base?

1. 5-7 m
2. 15 m and above
3. 3-5 m
4. 7-10 m