BSc Botany Sem II ATKT BOTANY PAPER I Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 <A) Choose the correct option from the following: 10 marks
   • a) is required for guttation in Nephrolepis
   • b) In Nephrolepis the vascular bundle with xylem in the centre, surrounded by phloem Stolons of Nephrolepis arise from
   • d) Nephrolepis sporangium produces number of haploid kidney shaped spores
   • e) The stem of female plant of Cycas shows growth
   • g) Cycas shows type of Pollination
   • h) stipules are found in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
   • 1) Pulvinus leaf base found in leaf Gossypium herbaceum is commonly known as
   • B) Answer the following in one sentence: 10
   • a) What is Indusium?
   • b) Write functions of Nephrolepis stolon Write function of transfusion tissue of Cycas leaflet
   • d) State the method of germination of Cycas
   • e) Give names of two racemose inflorescence
   • Q. P. Code: 52069
2. Q2 Answer any two from the following: 20 marks
   • a) Give an account of external morphology of Nephrolepis
   • b) Describe advanced types of steles giving suitable examples
   • c) Describe the structure of prothallus and sex organs in Nephrolepis
   • d) Describe the structure of sorus and sporangium of Nephrolepis
3. Q3 Answer any two from the following: 20 marks
   • a) Describe T.S. of Cycas leaflet. Add a note on its xerophytic adaptations
   • b) Explain the process of pollination, fertilization and formation of seeds of Cycas
   • c) Write a detailed note on microsporophyll of Cycas
   • d) Give an account of economic importance of gymnosperms
4. Q4 Answer any two from the following: 20 marks
   • a) Give classification, distinguishing characters, two plants of economic importance and floral formula of family Amaryllidaceae
   • b) Describe various types of compound leaves with examples
   • c) What are stipules? Explain its types
   • d) Assign the following plants to their respective families giving reasons and give
   • i) Abelmoschus esculentus
5. Q5 Write Short note on (any four): 20 marks
   • a) Systematic position of Nephrolepis
   • b) Schematic representation of Nephrolepis life-cycle
   • c) Coralloid roots of Cycas
   • d) V-.S of Cycas ovule
   • e) Capitulum inflorescence
   • f) Distinguishing characters of Malvaceae

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