Anatomy of Flowering Plants Questions and Answers Part-7

1. Both vessels and companion cells are absent in
a) Angiosperms
b) Pteridophyta
c) Gymnosperms
d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer: d
Explanation: Both (b) and (c)

2. The only plant cells without nuclei among the following are
a) Cambium cells
b) Cells of pericycle
c) Xylem parenchyma
d) Sieve tubes

Answer: d
Explanation: Sieve tubes

3.Vessels differ from tracheids
a) In being derived from single cell
b) In having vertical rows of cells with cross walls dissolved
c) In being alive
d) In helping in the conduction of water

Answer: b
Explanation: In having vertical rows of cells with cross walls dissolved

4. Companion cells are usually seen associated with
a) Fibres
b) Vessels
c) Tracheids
d) Sieve tubes

Answer: d
Explanation: Companion cells are usually seen associated with Sieve tubes.

5. Sieve tubes are better suited for translocation because they
a) Possess broader lumen and perforated cross walls
b) Are broader than long
c) Possess bordered pits
d) Possess no end walls

Answer: a
Explanation: Sieve tubes are better suited for translocation because they possess broader lumen and perforated cross walls.

6. Lignified cell wall is the characteristic feature of
a) Phloem cells
b) Epidermal cells
c) Cambial cells
d) Xylem cells

Answer: d
Explanation: Lignified cell wall is the characteristic feature of xylem cells

7. The chief function of sieve tube is
a) To translocate the organic materials manufactured in the leaves
b) To conduct minerals
c) To transport water from root to leaves
d) To help the plant in forming wood

Answer: a
Explanation: The chief function of sieve tube is to translocate the organic materials manufactured in the leaves.

8. The function of storage is performed by
a) Parenchyma
b) Sclerenchyma
c) Phloem
d) All of these

Answer: a
Explanation: The function of storage is performed by Parenchyma.

9. Which is present in the vascular bundles of gymnosperms?
a) Tracheids
b) Vessels
c) Companion cells
d) All of these

Answer: a
Explanation: Tracheids

10. How many types of tissue systems are present in plant depending on their structure and function?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Answer: c
Explanation: 3