Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Embryonic root is covered by a protective layer called ________

A. Coleoptile
B. Coleorrhiza
C. Scutellum
D. Aleurone
Answer» C. Scutellum
2.

Embryonic shoot is covered by a protective layer called _________

A. Coleoptile
B. Coleorrhiza
C. Scutellum
D. Aleurone
Answer» B. Coleorrhiza
3.

A single cotyledon is also termed as __________

A. Scutellum
B. Aleurone
C. Epicarp
D. Endocarp
Answer» B. Aleurone
4.

Which among the following is incorrect about structure in a monocotyledon seed?

A. A monocotyledonous seed mainly comprises of seed coat, endosperm and aleurone layer
B. Seed coat is due to fusion of pericarp
C. Endosperm comprises of starch required for the nourishment of the endosperm
D. Special tissue surrounding the endosperm is called the seed coat
Answer» E.
5.

Endosperm provides nourishment to a developing embryo and cotyledons provide nourishment to the developing radicle and plumule.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Which among the following is not correct about embryo inside the seed?

A. An embryo contains cotyledons, radicle and plumule
B. Cotyledons store food and provide nourishment to the developing plumule and radicle
C. A plumule develops into roots
D. Cotyledons are also called as seed leaves
Answer» D. Cotyledons are also called as seed leaves
7.

A scar on seed coat through which seed is attached to the fruit is called ________

A. Cotyledons
B. Seed coat
C. Hilum
D. Micropyle
Answer» D. Micropyle
8.

Which among the following is incorrect about structure of the seed?

A. Testa and tegmen are the two layers of a seed coat
B. Testa and tegmen are closely attached that they can t be separated unless soaked in water
C. Seed coat provides protection to the embryo
D. Testa is the thin inner layer and tegmen is the thick outer layer of a seed coat
Answer» E.
9.

Dicotyledon seeds have two seed leaves.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False