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Diversity in the Living World

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Which of the following options is commonly known as 'pond scum'?

  1. Ulothrix

  2. Marchantia

  3. Nostoc

  4. Spirogyra

  5. Oryza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spirogyra is commonly known as 'pond scum'.

In mosses, the spores on germination give rise to __________.

  1. antheridium

  2. protonema

  3. archegonium

  4. strobili

  5. bud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Protenema is the green filamentous growth that arises from spore germination in liverworts and mosses.

Which major pigment(s) is/are found in the members of class Phaeophyceae?

  1. Chlorophyll b

  2. Fucoxanthin

  3. Only 1

  4. Only 2

  5. Both 1 and 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The major pigments in class Phaeophyceae is chlorophyll a, c and fucoxanthin.

Which plant sporophytic generation is represented by zygote?

  1. Chlamydomonas

  2. Pinus

  3. Dryopteris

  4. Equisetum

  5. Selaginella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is a type of algae that has gametophytic plant body (haploid). It reproduces sexually by gametes which are isogametes that fuse to produce diploid zygote,  which is the only sporophytic generation.

Which plant group produces spores and embryo but lacks vascular tissues and seeds?

  1. Pteridopyta

  2. Bryophyta

  3. Phaeophyta

  4. Rhodophyta

  5. Chlorophyta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bryophytes are the plants which produces spores and embryos but they do not have vascular tissue system.

Which of the following belong to the same class of algae?

  1. Chara, Fucus and Polysiphonia

  2. Volvox, Chlamydomonas and Spirogyra

  3. Porphyra, Ectocarpus and Ulothrix

  4. Sargassum, Laminaria and Gracilaria

  5. Dictyota, Ectocarpus and Gelidium


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

All of them belong to the same class, i.e. green algae.

Which alga is known for the biological activity called bioluminescence?

  1. Noctiluca

  2. Spirogyra

  3. Cyclotella

  4. Chlorella

  5. Fucus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bioluminescent algae is a dinoflagellate called noctiluca or sea sparkle.

In which of the following is the isogamous condition with non-flagellated gametes found?

  1. Volvox

  2. Chlamydomonas

  3. Spirogyra

  4. Fucus

  5. Chara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Isogamous condition with non-flagellated gametes is found in spirogyra.

Chloroplast of Chlamydomonas is __________.

  1. collar-shaped

  2. discoidal

  3. stellate

  4. ribbon- shaped

  5. cup-shaped


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Chloroplast in Chlamydomonas is cup-shaped. It is one celled structure.

Sexual reproduction is absent in which of the following?

  1. Spirogyra

  2. Volvox

  3. Ulothrix

  4. Nostoc

  5. Chara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nostoc belongs to cyanophyceae. In this entire class sexual reproduction is completely absent. It reproduces by colony formation, heterocysts and endospores.

Which of the following alga is diplontic?

  1. Ectocarpus

  2. Fucus

  3. Polysiphonia

  4. Volvox

  5. Spirogyra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fucus is a diplontic alga.

Which of the following is the part of androecium?

  1. Petal

  2. Stamen

  3. Sepal

  4. Style

  5. Carpel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The stamens in a flower are collectively called the androecium.

The horizontal stems in ferns are called __________.

  1. rhizoids

  2. mycorrhizae

  3. rhizomes

  4. fronds

  5. setae


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The horizontal stems in ferns are called Rhizomes.

After fertilization, _______ changes into a fruit.

  1. ovule

  2. style

  3. ovary

  4. carpel

  5. archegonium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

After fertilization, ovary changes into a fruit.

The term 'vascular cryptogams' is used for ___________.

  1. gymnosperms

  2. bryophytes

  3. angiosperms

  4. pteridophytes

  5. thallophytes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pteridophytes are called vascular cryptogams.

Which of the following has coralloid roots?

  1. Dryopteris

  2. Sequoia

  3. Pinus

  4. Cycas

  5. Selaginella


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coralloid roots are specialized roots found in cycas. They are associated with nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria.

Why are bryophytes called amphibians of the plant kingdom?

  1. They have structures similar to amphibians.

  2. They require a layer of water for carrying out sexual reproduction.

  3. They occur in damp places.

  4. They are mostly aquatic.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bryophytes are called the amphibians because they require a layer of water for carrying out sexual reproduction. They grow in the moist places on land but they require water during the time of fertilization, i.e.,  for completion of life cycle.

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