MCQs Botany-33 Posted on October 21, 2025December 3, 2025Author agropublishers 0 MCQs Botany-33 1. What is the primary function of pollen? To facilitate fertilization To produce sperm cells To protect the embryo To produce female gametes 2. Which of the following correctly represents the two major components of bark in woody stems? Phloem and periderm Xylem and phloem Pith and vascular cambium Cortex and epidermis 3. The primary purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is to ____________ Research genetically modified crops Develop new crop varieties Facilitate international commercial seed trade Safeguard global crop diversity by storing duplicate seed samples 4. What is the outer layer of a pollen grain called? Intine Nucellus Exine Cytoplasm 5. Which of the following is a well-known food item primarily made from potatoes? French fries Kimchi Sushi Tacos 6. The ability of an organism to produce different phenotypes (physical traits) in response to different environmental conditions is called ____________ Lack of adaptability Dependence on external chemicals Phenotypic plasticity Inability to sense the environment 7. “Off-type” in seed certification specifically means __________ Plants of a different species growing in the seed field Plants that deviate from the standard morphological characteristics of the certified variety Weeds that pose a risk to the crop Damaged or discolored seeds found in a harvested lot 8. Nanomaterials typically have a size range of __________. Less than 1 nm 100–1000 nm 1–100 nm More than 1000 nm 9. Which part of the onion plant is commonly used in cooking? Root Leaf Stem Bulb 10. What is the process of mechanically scratching the seed coat to improve water absorption called ________ Scarification Stratification After-ripening Dormancy Loading …
