Plant Kingdom Classification - Advanced Concepts
Q. What is the main role of phloem in vascular plants?
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A.
Transport of water
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B.
Transport of sugars
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C.
Support and structure
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D.
Photosynthesis
Solution
Phloem is responsible for the transport of sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.
Correct Answer: B — Transport of sugars
Q. What type of symmetry is commonly found in flowers of the Asteraceae family?
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A.
Radial symmetry
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B.
Bilateral symmetry
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C.
Asymmetry
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D.
None of the above
Solution
Flowers in the Asteraceae family typically exhibit radial symmetry.
Correct Answer: A — Radial symmetry
Q. Which classification level comes directly after 'Kingdom' in the hierarchy of biological classification?
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A.
Phylum
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B.
Class
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C.
Order
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D.
Family
Solution
The classification level that comes directly after 'Kingdom' is 'Phylum'.
Correct Answer: A — Phylum
Q. Which group of plants is characterized by the presence of seeds?
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A.
Bryophytes
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B.
Pteridophytes
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C.
Gymnosperms
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D.
Mosses
Solution
Gymnosperms are a group of seed-producing plants that include conifers.
Correct Answer: C — Gymnosperms
Q. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of angiosperms?
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A.
Naked seeds
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B.
Flowers and fruits
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C.
Vascular tissue
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D.
Spores
Solution
Angiosperms are characterized by the presence of flowers and fruits, which aid in reproduction.
Correct Answer: B — Flowers and fruits
Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Plantae kingdom?
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A.
Eukaryotic cells
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B.
Photosynthetic ability
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C.
Heterotrophic nutrition
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D.
Cellulose in cell walls
Solution
Plantae are primarily autotrophic, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis.
Correct Answer: C — Heterotrophic nutrition
Q. Which of the following plant hormones is primarily responsible for promoting cell elongation?
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A.
Auxins
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B.
Gibberellins
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C.
Cytokinins
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D.
Ethylene
Solution
Gibberellins are known to promote cell elongation and are important for growth.
Correct Answer: B — Gibberellins
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