Plant Kingdom Classification - Case Studies
Q. In which plant group would you find a vascular system with xylem and phloem?
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A.
Mosses
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B.
Ferns
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C.
Liverworts
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D.
Algae
Solution
Ferns possess a vascular system that includes xylem and phloem, allowing for efficient transport of water and nutrients.
Correct Answer: B — Ferns
Q. What is the primary function of the root system in vascular plants?
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A.
Photosynthesis
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B.
Nutrient absorption
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C.
Reproduction
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D.
Gas exchange
Solution
The primary function of the root system in vascular plants is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Correct Answer: B — Nutrient absorption
Q. What is the primary method of reproduction in Bryophytes?
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A.
Asexual reproduction
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B.
Seed production
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C.
Spore production
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D.
Vegetative propagation
Solution
Bryophytes primarily reproduce through spores, which are produced in specialized structures called sporangia.
Correct Answer: C — Spore production
Q. What type of plant is primarily adapted to survive in arid environments?
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A.
Hydrophytes
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B.
Xerophytes
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C.
Mesophytes
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D.
Halophytes
Solution
Xerophytes are specialized plants that have adaptations to conserve water in arid environments.
Correct Answer: B — Xerophytes
Q. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Angiosperms?
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A.
Presence of seeds
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B.
Production of flowers
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C.
Presence of vascular tissue
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D.
Ability to photosynthesize
Solution
Angiosperms are defined by their ability to produce flowers, which are key to their reproductive process.
Correct Answer: B — Production of flowers
Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dicotyledons?
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A.
Two seed leaves
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B.
Net-like leaf venation
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C.
Floral parts in multiples of three
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D.
Vascular bundles in a ring
Solution
Dicotyledons typically have floral parts in multiples of four or five, not three.
Correct Answer: C — Floral parts in multiples of three
Q. Which of the following plant groups is characterized by having seeds that are not enclosed in an ovary?
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A.
Angiosperms
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B.
Gymnosperms
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C.
Bryophytes
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D.
Pteridophytes
Solution
Gymnosperms are characterized by having seeds that are exposed or not enclosed within an ovary.
Correct Answer: B — Gymnosperms
Q. Which of the following plant groups is primarily non-vascular?
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A.
Ferns
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B.
Mosses
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C.
Gymnosperms
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D.
Angiosperms
Solution
Mosses are non-vascular plants, meaning they lack specialized tissues for water and nutrient transport.
Correct Answer: B — Mosses
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