Anatomy of Flowering Plants


  1. Which one of the following fruits is parthenocarpic?









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    Parthenocarpic fruits (eg - banana) are produced without fertilization of ovule.

    Correct Option: C

    Parthenocarpic fruits (eg - banana) are produced without fertilization of ovule.


  1. Coconut water from a tender coconut is









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    Coconut water is the free nuclear endosperm which is used.

    Correct Option: A

    Coconut water is the free nuclear endosperm which is used.



  1. Cotyledon of maize grain is called









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    The cotyledons are known as seed leaves, they are attached to the embryonic axis. Dicotyledons typically have two cotyledons and monocotyledons have only one cotyledon. The single shield-shaped cotyledon in grains known as scutellum.

    Correct Option: D

    The cotyledons are known as seed leaves, they are attached to the embryonic axis. Dicotyledons typically have two cotyledons and monocotyledons have only one cotyledon. The single shield-shaped cotyledon in grains known as scutellum.


  1. The coconut water from tender coconut represents









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    Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young green coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. As growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut meat.

    Correct Option: D

    Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young green coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. As growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut meat.



  1. The morphological nature of the edible part of coconut is:









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    The edible part of coconut is its endosperm. Coconut has double endosperm, liquid endosperm and cellular.

    Correct Option: B

    The edible part of coconut is its endosperm. Coconut has double endosperm, liquid endosperm and cellular.