List of top Botany Questions on Economic Botany

Prophase-I stage of meiosis is the longest phase of meiotic cycle. Arrange the stages involved in correct order. A. Pachytene B. Leptotene C. Zygotene D. Diplotene E. Diakinesis. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List the sequence of steps involved in Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism used in nucleic acid fingerprinting. A. Digestion of DNA using restriction enzymes B. PCR amplification C. Isolation of DNA D. Ligation of adapters to digested DNA E. Separation of DNA using electrophoresis. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which fungus is commonly used in the commercial production of citric acid?

In the life cycle of Puccinia graminis, which spores are produced on the Barberry leaf?

What is the ploidy level of the endosperm in a typical gymnosperm like Pinus?

Which cell organelle is the primary site for the photorespiration (C2 cycle) glycolate pathway?

'Cellulose Sulphate Process' is used in __________ industry.

The place 'Kangra' is known for production of __________.

White jute is obtained from:

The major phytochemicals present in leaves of Camellia sinensis are:
A. Epicatechin gallate
B. Caffeine
C. Theobromine
D. Epigallocatechin gallate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I Plant Name	LIST-II  Most common part as medicine
A. Withania somnifera	III. Root
B. Aloe barbedensis	II. All parts of plants
C. Aegle marmelos	I. Fruit
D. Datura metel	IV. Leaves

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The botanical name of Fenugreek (methi):

'Aconite', a drug used for nasal problems and sore throat, is obtained from tuberous roots of: