Encystation in unfavourable conditions followed by multiple fission and sporulation when the favourable conditions return is seen in:
1. Sponges
2. Penicillium
3. Amoeba
4. Yeast
Which of the following plants is monoecious?
1. Marchantia polymorpha
2. Cycas circinalis
3. Carica papaya
4. Chara
Read the following statements A & B and choose the correct option :
Statement A: Asexual reproduction is a fast process.
Statement B: Progeny of sexually reproducing organisms shows variations due to crossing over.
1. Both statements A and B are correct
2. Both statements A and B are incorrect
3. Only statement A is correct
4. Only statement B is correct
Examine the figure (A-D) given below and select the right option out of 1-4, in which all the four structures A, B, C, and D are identified correctly:
Options
A | B | C | D | |
1. | Runner | Archegoniophore | Synergid | Antheridium |
2. | Offset | Antheridiophore | Antipodals | Oogonium |
3. | Sucker | Seta | Megaspore mother cell |
Gamma cup |
4. | Rhizome | Sporangiophore | Polar cell | Globule |
Vegetative propagule in Agave is:
1. | Rhizome | 2. | Bulbil |
3. | Offset | 4. | Eye |
1. | it reproduces asexually at a phenomenal rate making it an invasive species in water bodies. |
2. | it is very damaging competitor to the jute crop in West Bengal. |
3. | it produces secondary metabolites such as cardiac glycosides causing death of cattle feeding on it. |
4. | it flowers once in a decade and when it does it produces a lot of toxins in aquatic bodies. |