MCQs Botany-23 Posted on February 22, 2025August 30, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. Primary function of ———- is storing and transmitting genetic information Cell wall Ribosome Nucleus Plasma membrane 2. How long can primary succession take to reach a climax community? Decades to centuries A few years A few weeks A few months 3. The —————– is the outermost layer of the root, responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil Endodermis Epidermis Pericycle Phloem 4. ———————– is based on the evolutionary relationships among organisms Phylogenetic classification Natural classification Cladistic classification Artificial classification 5. ————— is the developmental process of a root through a series of stages i.e., from its initial formation to its mature state Root Ontogeny Root Anatomy Root Morphology Rhizome Morphology 6. ———– tissue is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves of a plant Phloem Cortex Xylem Pith 7. ————— is the characteristic feature of xylem cells No cell wall Lignified cell wall Thin cell wall Impermeable cell wall 8. The cellular organelle responsible for the synthesis of lipids and detoxification in cells is the ——— Rough endoplasmic reticulum Lysosome Smooth endoplasmic reticulum Golgi apparatus 9. What is the fundamental concept of cell theory? All cells contain DNA Cells only exist in multicellular organisms Cells can arise from non-living matter All cells come from pre-existing cells 10. What is the primary function of parenchyma tissue? Conduction Protection Structural support Nutrient storage and photosynthesis Loading …