Plant Developmental Biology

Description: Test your knowledge on Plant Developmental Biology with this comprehensive quiz. Explore various aspects of plant growth and development, from seed germination to flowering and fruit production.
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for seed germination?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Abscisic Acid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gibberellin is the primary hormone that promotes seed germination by breaking seed dormancy and stimulating the growth of the embryo.

The process by which a plant embryo develops into a mature plant is known as:

  1. Germination

  2. Pollination

  3. Fertilization

  4. Embryogenesis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Embryogenesis is the process of development of an embryo from a zygote, which eventually leads to the formation of a mature plant.

The primary function of the apical meristem in plants is:

  1. Flowering

  2. Fruit Production

  3. Root Growth

  4. Shoot Growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The apical meristem is responsible for the continuous growth of shoots, including the stem and leaves, by producing new cells and tissues.

Which hormone is involved in the regulation of apical dominance?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Ethylene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Auxin is the primary hormone responsible for apical dominance, which is the inhibition of lateral shoot growth by the main stem.

The process of pollen transfer from the stamen to the stigma is known as:

  1. Pollination

  2. Fertilization

  3. Germination

  4. Embryogenesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollination is the process by which pollen grains are transferred from the male anther to the female stigma, enabling fertilization.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for fruit development?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Ethylene


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethylene is the primary hormone involved in fruit development, promoting ripening and softening of fruits.

The process of cellular differentiation during plant development is regulated by:

  1. Transcription Factors

  2. Hormones

  3. Environmental Signals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cellular differentiation in plants is regulated by a combination of transcription factors, hormones, and environmental signals.

Which hormone is involved in the regulation of leaf senescence?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Abscisic Acid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abscisic Acid (ABA) is the primary hormone involved in the regulation of leaf senescence, promoting the breakdown of chlorophyll and the reabsorption of nutrients from leaves.

The process of formation of new roots from existing roots is known as:

  1. Rhizogenesis

  2. Caulogenesis

  3. Phyllotaxis

  4. Phototropism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhizogenesis is the process by which new roots are formed from existing roots, enabling the plant to expand its root system.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of flowering?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Florigen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Florigen is the primary hormone that regulates flowering in plants, promoting the transition from vegetative growth to reproductive growth.

The phenomenon of plants responding to the direction of light is known as:

  1. Phototropism

  2. Geotropism

  3. Thigmotropism

  4. Hydrotropism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phototropism is the phenomenon of plants responding to the direction of light, with shoots growing towards the light and roots growing away from it.

The process of formation of new shoots from existing shoots is known as:

  1. Caulogenesis

  2. Rhizogenesis

  3. Phyllotaxis

  4. Phototropism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Caulogenesis is the process by which new shoots are formed from existing shoots, enabling the plant to produce branches and increase its photosynthetic capacity.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of fruit ripening?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Ethylene


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethylene is the primary hormone involved in the regulation of fruit ripening, promoting the breakdown of cell walls and the accumulation of sugars and pigments.

The arrangement of leaves on a plant stem is known as:

  1. Phyllotaxis

  2. Phototropism

  3. Geotropism

  4. Thigmotropism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phyllotaxis is the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem, which can vary depending on the species and growth conditions.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of root growth?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Abscisic Acid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Auxin is the primary hormone involved in the regulation of root growth, promoting the elongation and differentiation of root cells.

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