FUNARIA AND PTERIS ASSIGNMENT

1	[A]: Funaria is commonly called as Cord moss [R]: It has cord like twisted gametophore Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:A is true but R is false
2	Funaria is best described as Heliophyte Sciophyte Scotophyte Chemophyte Ans:Sciophyte
3	Study the following table related to Funaria gametophore and choose the correct combination I and III III and IV I and II I and IV Ans:I and II
4	Apical cell of Funaria gametophore I. Pyramidal in shape II. Has three cutting faces III. Present at the apex of leaf IV. Haploid All are correct All except II are correct All except IV are correct All except III are correct Ans:All except III are correct
5	Choose the correct statement All epidermal cells of Funaria stem have chloroplsts All cortical cells of Funaria Cauloid are chlorophyllous Rhizoids of Funaria are less branched than stem Stem of Funaria is true stem because it is cylindrical Ans:All epidermal cells of Funaria stem have chloroplsts
6	[A]: Funaria is commonly called as Myxohydric moss [R]: Conduction in Funaria takes place within stem as well as in between the adjacent gametophores Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
7	Leaves and stem of Funaria are not true leaves and stem because I. They belong to gametophytic generation II. They lack complex tissues III. They lack buds All are incorrect All are correct I and III are correct I and II are correct Ans:I and II are correct
8	[A]: Funaria is commonly called as Fire moss [R]: Gametophores of Funaria are burnt by themselves in dry weather after discharge of spores from capsule Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:A is true but R is false
9	The abiotic factor which influences the formation of secondary protonema in Funaria is Low temperature Light Atmospheric humidity Wind Ans:Atmospheric humidity
10	During the following type of reproduction, gametophores are not developed from buds Secondary protonema Gemmae Tubers Sexual reproduction Ans:Gemmae
11	Choose the correct statement Any cell of any detached portion of gametophore can directly develop into gametophore Some gemmae are multicellular and some are unicellular Tubers are buds of Rhizoids that develop into Gametophores Rhizoids are involved in all types of Vegetative reproductions. Ans:Rhizoids are involved in all types of Vegetative reproductions.
12	Match the following with respect to Funaria A - V, B - III, C - I, D - IV A - IV, B - II, C - V, D - I A - V, B - III, C - I, D - II A - V, B - IV, C - II, D - III Ans:A - V, B - III, C - I, D - II
13	Study the following table and choose the correct combination I and III II and III I and II III and IV Ans:II and III
14	[A]: Protonema is multicellular [R]: It is always formed from multicellular reproducing structures Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:A is true but R is false
15	Apex of main axis of gametophore of Funaria does not form I. Antheridia II. Archegonia III. Gemmae IV. Tubers I and III I and II II and IV III and IV Ans:II and IV
16	Moss flower is Stem with several gemmae at the apex Branch of the stem with antheridia Juvenile gametophore Main stem with antheridia and spread perichaetial leves Ans:Main stem with antheridia and spread perichaetial leves
17	[A]: Funaria is monoecious [R]: A given branch of Funaria is unisexual Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
18	Arrange the following in descending order I. No. of cells in Archegonial cap II. No. of male gametes formed from and androcyte mother cell. III. No. of neck canal cells in the archegonium IV. No. of cover cells in the Antheridium IV, II, I, III II, I, IV, III IV, II, III, I III, I, II, IV Ans:III, I, II, IV
19	The following structure of archegonium exhibits dedifferentiation Antheridial jacket Jacket of Archegonial nieck Stalk of Antheridium Venter jacket of archegonium Ans:Venter jacket of archegonium
20	Male gametes of Funaria are Linear and biflagellated Spirally coiled, biflagellated Sickle shaped Sickle shaped, biflagellated Ans:Sickle shaped, biflagellated
21	The functions of paraphyses of male branch are I. Photosynthesis II. Moisture maintenance around the antheridia III. Protection to antheridia IV. Aiding in male gametes discharge All except I All All except IV All except III Ans:All
22	Mucilage secreting structures of Funaria are Perichaetial leaves Antheridia Paraphyses Archegonial jacket Ans:Paraphyses
23	[A]: Funaria is autoicous [R]: A branch of gametophore of Funaria has one type of sex organs and its main axis has another type of sex organs Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
24	Sub-spherical cell is seen in Paraphyses of female branch Paraphyses of Moss flower Rhizoids of gametophore Cap of Archegonium Ans:Paraphyses of Moss flower
25	Choose the incorrect statement Each antheridium produces several male gametes Archegonium is flask shaped All cells of antheridial jacket are morphologically similar All archegonia of female branch show synchronous development Ans:All cells of antheridial jacket are morphologically similar
26	Archogonial secretion of Funaria is rich in Polysaccharides Organic acids Sugars Amino acids Ans:Sugars
27	Oblique walls are formed in the following structures of Funaria I. Androcyte mother cells II. Paraphyses III. Rhizoids IV. Antheridial jacket I and IV II and III I and III II and IV Ans:I and III
28	Mucilage forming cells are I. Androcytes II. Neck cells III. Neck canal cells IV. Ventral canal cell III and IV I and II I and III II and IV Ans:III and IV
29	Perforated structure of Funaria is Cauloid Perichaetial leaf Antheridium at maturity Developed archegonium Ans:Antheridium at maturity
30	[A]: Funaria is commonly called as Fire Moss [R]: Gametophores of Funaria are used as Fire extinguishers. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:A is true but R is false
31	Moss flower is Protonema Male branch Female branch Capsule of Funaria Ans:Male branch
32	Photosynthetic structure of Funaria is Columella Peristome Spore Hydroid Ans:Spore
33	Minimum number of cells of Funaria archegonium that show degeneration at the time of maturation is 6 7 2 Many Ans:7
34	Twisted structures of Funaria are i) Rhizoids ii) Seta iii) Archegonial neck iv) Chloronemal branches i and ii iii and iv ii and iv ii and iii Ans:ii and iii
35	Meiocytes of Funaria are present in Sex organs Apophysis Theca Protonema Ans:Theca
36	Study the following and identify the correct match with respect to Funaria A. Capitate structure I) Operculum B. Stomatal region II) Antherozoid C. Stomatal region III) Spore sac D. Sickel shape IV) Paraphyses V)Apophysis A - IV, B - V, C - I, D - III A - IV, B - V, C - II, D - III A - V, B - IV, C - II, D -III A - IV, B - I, C - III, D - II Ans:A - IV, B - I, C - III, D - II
37	Male gametes of Funaria show Tactic movement Nostic movement Tropic movement Nutation movement Ans:Tactic movement
38	Choose the correct statement Calyptra of Funaria is jacket of unfertilized archegonium Paraphyses of Funaria male branch help in discharge of male gametes Paraphysis of Archegonial branch help in fertilisation Protonemol stage is seen in all types of reproductions of Funaria Ans:Paraphyses of Funaria male branch help in discharge of male gametes
39	Peristome of Funaria is articulated to Annulus Columella Sporesac Rim Ans:Rim
40	Choose the correct item groups with respect to Funaria i and ii iii and iv i and iii i and iv Ans:i and iii
41	Arrange the following with gradual increase in the number of series of cells that they have i) Archegonial neck ii) Antheridial stalk iii) Paraphyses iv) Archegonial venter iii, ii, i, iv iii, ii, iv, i iii, i, ii, iv ii, iii, i, iv Ans:iii, ii, i, iv
42	[A] : Funaria is autoicous. [R] : Male and female sex organs are developed on separate branches of same protonema. A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:A is true but R is false
43	No of vertical rows of cells seen in the jacket of arechegonial neck of Funaria is 6 7 2 Many Ans:6
44	[A] : Funaria is self incompatible. [R] : It is protandrous. A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:A is true but R is false
45	Study the following and choose the correct match A. Present in Seta and Apophysis I) Columella B. Present in Apophysis and Theca II) Trabeculae C. Present in Theca and Operculum III) Peristome D. Present only in operculum IV) Stomata V) Central strand A - V, B - II, C - III, D - IV A - IV, B - V, C - I, D - III A - V, B - IV, C - III, D - II A - V, B - IV, C - I, D - III Ans:A - V, B - II, C - III, D - IV
46	The structures not seen in/on the sporophyte of Funaria at the time of spore dispersal is/are i) Operculum ii) Calyptra iii) Columella iv) Seta i and iii ii and iii ii and iv i, ii, iii Ans:i, ii, iii
47	Gametic union of Funaria is best described as Oogamy Zooidogamy Anisogamy Physiological anisogamy Ans:Zooidogamy
48	In the mode of nutrition shown by sporophyte of Funaria, the sporophyte can be compared with Striga Viscum Cuscuta Balanophora Ans:Viscum
49	Arrange the following ranks of Pteridophyte that you have studied in correct hierarchial order I. Filicales II. Pteris III. Leptosporangiopsida IV. Polypodiaceae II, IV, I, III II, I, IV, III III, I, IV, II III, IV, I, II Ans:III, I, IV, II
50	In India, Pteris occurs naturally in I. Eastern Himalayas II. North-Eastern Himalayas III. North-Western Himalyas IV. Western Himalayas III and IV I and II I and III II and IV Ans:III and IV
51	Choose the correct statement Pteris has modified stem Pteris has modified petiole Pteris has modified roots Pteris has modified stem roots Ans:Pteris has modified stem
52	Venation in Pteris is Circinate Open parallel Open dichotomous Open reticulate Ans:Open dichotomous
53	[A]: Pteris is a fern [R]: Unipinnate compound leaves of Pteris show circinate vernation Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
54	Choose the incorrect statement All leaflets of Pteris are similar in shape All leaflets of Pteris leaf are arranged in pairs Leaflets of Pteris are dissimilar in size Basal most leaflets of Pteris leaf are the smallest Ans:All leaflets of Pteris leaf are arranged in pairs
55	Hypodermis of Pteris Rhizome is 3-4 layered, sclerenchymatous 4-5 layered, parenchymatous 5-6 layered, partially sclerenchymatous 4-5 layered and sclerenchymatous Ans:4-5 layered and sclerenchymatous
56	Meristele of Pteris Rhizome shows the following condition Exarch Endarch Mesarch Pseudomesarch Ans:Mesarch
57	Match the following with respect to Pteris A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I Ans:A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
58	Study the following table with respect to Pteris and choose the correct combination III and IV II and III I and II I and IV Ans:III and IV
59	[A]: Stele of Pteris Rhizome is dictyostele [R]: Its stellar region has a net work of vascular strands Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
60	Phloem of Pteris lacks Sieve areas Sieve pores Sieve cells Sieve plates Ans:Sieve plates
61	Meristele of Pteris Rhizome is dovoid of Sclerenchyma Hydrome Leptome casparian strips Ans:Sclerenchyma
62	Choose the wrong statements A sporophyll of Pteris longifolia has 50 sori. A sporophyll of Pteris vittata has 54 sori Number of sori of Pteris sporophyll is equivalent to number of false indusia A Pteris sporophyll has 52 sori Ans:A Pteris sporophyll has 52 sori
63	[A]: Sorus of Pteris is described as Coenosorus [R]: Each sorus has several sporangia Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
64	[A]: Indusium of Pteris sorus is described as false indusium [R]: It is part of leaflet of sporophyll of Pteris. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Ans:Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
65	Special tissue of leaf from which sorus of Pteris is developed is called as Tapetum Indusium False indusium Receptacle Ans:Receptacle
66	Sorus of Pteris is described as Adaxial, intramarginal, superficial Abaxial, Intermarginal, deeply seated Intermarginal, superficial Abaxial, Intermarginal, Superficial Ans:Abaxial, Intermarginal, Superficial
67	Pteris belongs to the family Polypodiaceae Pteridaceae Filicinae Leptosporangiaceae Ans:Polypodiaceae
68	Species of Pteris are naturally found on Eastern ghats on western ghats Himalayas Vindya ranges Ans:Himalayas
69	Pteris cretica can grow at altitudes of I. 1600 m II. 1000 m III. 2000 m IV. 1100 m I and II are correct II and III are correct III and IV are correct I and III are correct Ans:I and III are correct