Botany and Branches


  1. Karyotaxonomy is the modern branch of classification which is based on









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    Karyotaxonomy is based up on nucleus and band on chromosomes.

    Correct Option: B

    Karyotaxonomy is based up on nucleus and band on chromosomes.


  1. Mesosome in a bacterial cell is









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    In many bacteria (specially gram +ve) the plasma membrane gives rise to infoldings called mesosome. They have respiratory enzymes like succinic dehydrogenase, cytochrome oxidase for respiration.

    Correct Option: C

    In many bacteria (specially gram +ve) the plasma membrane gives rise to infoldings called mesosome. They have respiratory enzymes like succinic dehydrogenase, cytochrome oxidase for respiration.



  1. For retting of jute the fermenting microbe used is









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    In this process bacteria decompose the pectin of the plant to liberate fibres. The process of fibre preparation is known as retting . This process is carried out by Clostridium butyrium.

    Correct Option: B

    In this process bacteria decompose the pectin of the plant to liberate fibres. The process of fibre preparation is known as retting . This process is carried out by Clostridium butyrium.


  1. A species inhabiting different geographical areas is known as









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    allopatric species

    Correct Option: A

    allopatric species



  1. Largest flower Rafflesia is









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    The tip of the root of Rafflesia makes haustorial contact with the root of host and absorbs food from the host.

    Correct Option: B

    The tip of the root of Rafflesia makes haustorial contact with the root of host and absorbs food from the host.