Botany MCQs for NEET — Practice Questions with Answers

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Which micronutrient is required for splitting of water molecule during photosynthesis?

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Explanation

The OEC of PSII has a Mn₄CaO₅ cluster that oxidises water.

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Endarch and exarch are the terms often used for describing the position of secondary xylem in the plant body.

Statement II: Exarch condition is the most common feature of the root system.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:

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Explanation

Endarch in stems (protoxylem inside), exarch in roots (protoxylem outside).

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Assertion A: Late wood has fewer xylary elements with narrow vessels. Reason R: Cambium is less active in winters.

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Explanation

Lower cambial activity in winter produces narrower, fewer xylem vessels.

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During the purification process for recombinant DNA technology, addition of chilled ethanol precipitates out:

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Explanation

Chilled ethanol selectively precipitates DNA as fine threads.

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In gene gun method used to introduce alien DNA into host cells, microparticles of _____ metal are used.

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Explanation

Biolistic gun uses tungsten or gold microparticles coated with DNA.

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The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, 'The Earth Summit' was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year:

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Explanation

CBD adopted at the Rio Earth Summit, 1992.

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In angiosperm, the haploid, diploid and triploid structures of a fertilized embryo sac sequentially are:

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Synergids (n) — Zygote (2n) — PEN (3n). Sequence: haploid, diploid, triploid.

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Upon exposure to UV radiation, DNA stained with ethidium bromide will show:

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Explanation

EtBr-stained DNA fluoresces bright orange under UV.

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Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.

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Explanation

Fabaceae has diadelphous (9+1) stamens with dithecous anthers.

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Which hormone promotes internode/petiole elongation in deep water rice?

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Gibberellin (GA₃) promotes internode elongation in submerged deepwater rice.

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