Question

Identify the wrong statements and correct them.

(a) The anther is a part of the pistil.

(b) The visible parts of a bud are the petals.

(c) Lateral roots are present in a taproot.

(d) Leaves perform the function of transpiration only.

Answer 1

a) This statement is wrong.

1. Pistil is the female reproductive part of the flower. It is also known as a carpel.
2. Whereas the anther is the part of the stamen or the male reproductive part of the flower. This is responsible for the production of male gametes or pollens.

So, the correct statement will be: Anther is a part of the stamen.

b) This statement is wrong.

1. The visible part of the bud is not termed as petals.
2. These visible parts which are present around the buds are known as sepals, they protect the flower at the bud stage.

So, the correct statement will be: The visible parts of a bud are the sepals.

c) This statement is correct.

1. The lateral roots are present in the taproot system.
2. These are only found in the dicotyledonous plants.

d) This statement is wrong.

1. Apart from transpiration, leaves participate in photosynthesis.
2. Thus, they are the medium for the production of food.
3. It is also useful for gaseous exchange.

So, the correct statement will be: Leaves do not perform only transpiration.