Chapter 21, Problem 1MCQ

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Flowering plants include vegetative parts and reproductive parts. A plant consists of shoot system and a root system. Shoot system contains leaf, stem, flower, fruit, terminal bud, axillary bud, node, internode, and the root system contains lateral root and taproot.

Answer to Problem 1MCQ

Correct answer:

Flower is not a vegetative organ in a plant. Hence, the correct answer is option c.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct answer:

Option c. is given as “Flower”.

The vegetative parts of plants include stems, leaves, and roots. Flower is a reproductive part of the plant which may or may not give rise to fruit.

Reason for incorrect answer:

Option a. is given as, “Stem”.

Stems are considered as vegetative parts of vascular plants. Hence, option a. is incorrect.

Option b. is given as, “Leaf”.

The vegetative organs in a plant are roots, stems, and leaves. Hence, option b. is incorrect.

Option d. is given as, “Root”.

Root is a vegetative organ that does not participate directly in reproduction. Hence, option d. is incorrect.

Hence, the options a., b., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

Flower is a reproductive organ whereas root, stem, and leaf are vegetative organs. Thus, the correct option is c.