Question

State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statement.

1. Stalk of the ovule is called pedicle. 

2. Seeds are the product of asexual reproduction. 

3. Yeast reproduces asexually by means of multiple fission. 

4. The part of the pistil which serves as a receptive structure for the pollen is called as style. 

5. Insect pollinated flowers are characterized by dry and smooth pollen. 

6. Sex organs produce gametes which are diploid. 

7. LH is secreted by the posterior pituitary. 

8. Menstrual cycle ceases during pregnancy.

9. Surgical methods of contraception prevent gamete formation.

10. The increased level of oestrogen and progesterone is responsible for menstruation.

Answer 1

1. False – Stalk of the ovule is called Funiculus 

2. False – Seeds are the product of sexual reproduction 

3. False – Budding reproduces asexually by means of multiple fission. 

4. False – The part of the pistil which serves as a receptive structure or the pollen is called as stigma. 

5. False – Wind pollinated flowers are characterized by dry and smooth pollen. 

6. False – Sex organs produce gametes which are haploid 

7. False – Anterior pituitary (LH is secreted by the Anterior pituitary) 

8. True 

9. True 

10. True