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NEET Botany
Reproduction in Plants

Botany questions for NEET UG — Plant Anatomy, Physiology, Reproduction, Ecology.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the filament in a stamen?
A Provides structural support to the anther
B Conducts water and nutrients to the anther
C Produces pollen grains directly
D Positions the anther at an optimal height for pollination
Correct Answer:  C. Produces pollen grains directly
EXPLANATION

The filament supports and elevates the anther. Pollen production occurs in the anther's microsporangia, not in the filament. The filament conducts nutrients and water.

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In potato plants, the vegetative propagule is:
A Seed
B Tuber
C Root
D Leaf
Correct Answer:  B. Tuber
EXPLANATION

Potato propagates vegetatively through tubers, which are modified stems with nodes capable of producing new plants.

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The mature male gametophyte in flowering plants is represented by:
A Anther
B Pollen grain
C Stamen
D Filament
Correct Answer:  B. Pollen grain
EXPLANATION

A pollen grain is the mature male gametophyte consisting of two cells: vegetative and generative cell.

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Vegetative reproduction through runners is observed in:
A Wheat
B Rice
C Strawberry
D Maize
Correct Answer:  C. Strawberry
EXPLANATION

Strawberry reproduces vegetatively through runners (stolons) that develop new plants at nodes.

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Which structure in the flower is responsible for producing pollen grains?
A Stigma
B Anther
C Carpel
D Ovule
Correct Answer:  B. Anther
EXPLANATION

The anther is the male reproductive organ that produces and contains pollen grains.

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The number of megaspores produced from a megasporocyte after meiosis is:
A One
B Two
C Three
D Four
Correct Answer:  D. Four
EXPLANATION

Meiosis in a megasporocyte produces four megaspores, though typically only one survives (functional megaspore).

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of asexual reproduction in plants?
A Involves two parents
B Produces genetically identical offspring
C Requires gamete formation
D Results in genetic variation
Correct Answer:  B. Produces genetically identical offspring
EXPLANATION

Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical clones of the parent plant without involving meiosis or gamete fusion.

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