Internal structure of a flowering plant - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• JAMB 1993

The main function of the petal of a flower is to

A. Attract pollination agents
B. Protect the flower while still in bud
C. Serve as landing stage for insects
D. Protect the inner paisr from desiccation

Question 62:

• JAMB 1994

The fleshy base of a flower to which the different floral parts are attached is known as

A. Calyx
B. Sepals
C. Receptacle
D. Hypothalamus

Question 63:

• JAMB 1995

When a healthy shoot of a flowering plant is illuminated from one side, auxins, accumulate on the

A. Non-illuminated side of the shoot
B. Illuminated side of the shoot
C. Upper side of the shoot
D. Lower side of the shoot

Question 64:

• JAMB 1995

The term caryopsis is used to describe a fruit in which the

A. Testa and pericarp are separate
B. Seed and endocarp are fused
C. Testa and pericarp are fused
D. Seed coat and fruit wall are impermeable

Question 65:

• JAMB 1998

Which of the following structures is capable of producing more tissues in the stem of a herbaceous flowering plant?

A. Epidermis
B. Pericycle
C. Xylem
D. Cambium