The Flower
Solutions for Biology, Class 6, ICSE
Choose The Odd One Out
1 questionAnswer:
Odd one — Epicalyx
Category of remaining — Parts of a Pericarp or Fruit wallOdd one — Anther
Category of remaining — Parts of the CarpelOdd one — Rice
Category of remaining — Dicotyledonous seedsOdd one — Thalamus
Category of remaining — Parts of a seedOdd one — Apple
Category of remaining — True fruits with edible part formed from the ovary
Correct The Following Statements
1 questionCorrect the following statements by changing the first/last word only
- Ovary is the part of a flower from where the petals and other floral parts arise.
- A fruit is the ripened ovule.
- The plumule of an embryo develops into the root system.
- Hilum is a small pore which allows the entry of water inside the seed.
- Enzymes act best at a temperature between 45° to 50° C.
Answer:
Thalamus is the part of a flower from where the petals and other floral parts arise.
A fruit is the ripened ovary.
The radicle of an embryo develops into the root system.
Micropyle is a small pore which allows the entry of water inside the seed.
Enzymes act best at a temperature between 35° to 40° C.
Long Answer Questions
15 questionsAnswer:
The two main problems that will faced by the new plant are:
- New plants will lack space for their growth because comparatively large number of plants are growing at a particular place.
- The new plants will face competition among themselves to get nutrient from the soil which will hamper their growth and development.
Answer:
Taking Bean seed as an example of a dicot seed, below is its labelled diagram:

The structure of a bean seed is described below:
- The bean seed is protected by a thin, greenish outermost covering called seed coat. It protects the seed from insects and bacteria as well as from mechanical injury.
- The seed coat is divided into two parts, the outer part is called Testa and inner part is called Tegmen. Tegmen is a thin membrane that lies under the Testa.
- On the inner concave side of the seed, there is a scar called Hilum which marks the place where the seed was attached to the fruit wall.
- Above the hilum is a small pore called Micropyle. The Micropyle absorbs and allows the entry of as much water as is required for germination.
- On removing the testa and tegmen from a soaked bean seed, the seed is made up of two fleshy seed leaves called the Cotyledons. They contain stored food material which is used by the seedling for growth.
- In between the two cotyledons is located the delicate embryo which consist of a Radicle and Plumule. The radical develops into a root, while the plumule develops into a shoot.
Answer:
The process by which an embryo within the seed becomes active and grows into a young plant is called germination. The two types of germinations are:
- Epigeal Germination — Put some bean seeds in moist cotton placed in a petri dish. After about two days, the radicle grows downwards and develops the roots, while the plumule grows upwards and develops into the shoot. It is seen that the cotyledons are pulled above the surface of the ground. This type of germination in which the cotyledons are pushed above the soil is called Epigeal Germination.
- Hypogeal Germination - Soak some maize grains in water for about 24 hours. The stored food in the endosperm is used by the radicle and plumule for their growth. The radicle grows downward while the plumule grows upward and forms the first leaf. This type of germination is called hypogeal germination, as the cotyledons remains under the soil. The plumule only comes out of the soil to form leaves of the plant.
Answer:
For the germination of the seeds the three necessary conditions are:
- Water — All living things required water to carry out their life processes. Most chemical reactions occur in water. So seeds also need water during germination.
- Oxygen — Seed also needs air for the germination of seed. The oxygen present in the air is used to oxidize the stored food and thus release energy. The energy is required for the growth of the embryo.
- A Suitable Temperature — It is necessary for all chemical activities assisted by enzymes. Enzymes are inactive at low temperatures and get destroyed at higher temperatures. They act best between 35° and 40°C.
Answer:
Differences between Hypogeal and Epigeal germination are:
Hypogeal | Epigeal |
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The Cotyledons remains under the soil. | The Cotyledons are pushed above the soil. |
Epicotyl elongates faster than Hypocotyl, hence cotyledons remain below. | Hypocotyl elongates faster than Epicotyl, hence cotyledons get pulled above. |
Example - Maize, Rice. | Example - Papaya, Bean. |
Answer:
- Sepals — Sepals are located in the Calyx which is the outermost whorl of the flower.
- Petals — Petals are located in the Corolla which is the second inner whorl of the flower.
- Anthers — Anthers are located at the tip of the stamens in the third whorl of the flower, inner to the petals.
- Stigma — Stigma is located in the fourth and innermost whorl of the flower, in the pistil at the tip of the style.
Answer:
Difference in function between Petal and Sepal is:
Petal | Sepal |
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The petal makes the flower attractive and hence attract insects for pollination. | The sepal encloses the inner parts of the flower to provide necessary protection to the growing bud. |
Answer:
Difference in function between Filament and Style are:
Filament | Style |
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The filament bears anther at its tip which produce pollen grains. Pollen grains contain the male gametes. | The style transfers the male gametes of the pollen grains into the ovary. |
Filament comes under the male reproductive part of the flower. | Style comes under the female reproductive part of the flower. |
Answer:
Difference in function between pollen grains and ovule are:
Pollen grains | Ovule |
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It contains the male gametes. | It contains the female gametes. |
Pollen grains deliver male gametes from stamen of the flower to ovule. | Ovule comes under the female reproductive part of the flower. |
Draw a neat diagram of the 'longitudinal section of a maize grain' and label its seven important parts. Answer the following questions :
- Name the structure which divides the embryonic and endospermic region of the grain.
- Among the parts labelled by you above, which one of them is protienaceous in nature ?
- Name the food component which is stored in the endosperm.
- Mention the part of the seed which develops into the root.
- Why do we call it as a 'grain' and not as a seed or fruit ?
Answer:
Diagram of Longitudinal section of a maize grain:

The epithilial layer divides the embryonic and endospermic region of the grain.
Aleurone layer is protinaceous in nature.
Endosperm stores food in the form of starch.
Radicle is the part of the seed which develops into the root.
We call it 'maize grain' as the seed coat is fused together with the pericarp, making it indistinguishable.
Given alongside is a figure of the vertical section of a typical bisexual flower. Study the same and answer the following questions :

- Label the guidelines 1 to 9.
- Which of the above labelled parts constitute the pistil? Write the numbers and names of those parts.
- Name the part which produces pollen grains.
- Is it a complete/incomplete flower ? Give reason in support of your answer.
- Write one important role of the part labelled as 6.
Answer:
The parts 1 to 9 given in the diagram are:
1 → Thalamus
2 → Sepal
3 → Filament
4 → Anther
5 → Petal
6 → Stigma
7 → Anther
8 → Style
9 → OvuleThe parts in the given figure that constitute the pistil are:
6 → Stigma,
8 → Style, and
9 → Ovules.The anther contains pollen sacs which produce a yellow, powdery material consisting of pollen grains.
The given figure shows a complete flower. This is because all four whorls viz. calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium are present in the same flower.
One important role of Stigma is that it receives the pollen grains during pollination.
The figure given alongside represents the vertical section of a fruit. Study the same and answer the following questions :

- Identify the fruit and mention whether it is a true fruit or a false fruit.
- Label the guidelines 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Write the collective name for the parts shown as 1, 2 and 3.
- Name the part of the flower which matures into part 4.
- Which of the above labelled parts of the fruit is fleshy and edible ?
Answer:
The given fruit is Mango. Mango is a true fruit as the fleshy part and the seed both develop from the ovary.
The parts 1 to 4 are:
1 → Epicarp
2 → Mesocarp
3 → Endocarp
4 → SeedEpicarp, Mesocarp, and Endocarp are collectively known as the Pericarp.
The ovule that contains the fertilised cell develops into a seed.
Mesocarp is the sweet, fleshy and edible layer.
Match The Following
1 questionAnswer:
Column A | Column B |
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(a) Radicle | (iii) Root |
(b) Plumule | (i) Shoot |
(c) Cotyledon | (ii) Store food material |
(d) Testa | (v) Protection of seed |
(e) Micropyle | (iv) Absorb water needed for germination |
Multiple Choice Questions
15 questionsName The Following
1 questionAnswer:
- Calyx, Corolla, Androecium, and Gynoecium
- Insects, Wind, Water, and Animals
- Monocotyledonous seeds and Dicotyledonous seeds
- Epigeal germination and Hypogeal germination
- Self pollination and Cross pollination
Short Answer Questions
13 questionsAnswer:
The parts marked 1 to 5 are:
- Testa
- Plumule
- Radicle
- Micropyle
- Cotyledon
Their functions are as follows:
- Testa — It protects the seed from insect and bacteria as well as from mechanical injury.
- Plumule — It develops into the shoot.
- Radicle — It develops into the root.
- Micropyle — It absorbs and allows the entry of as much water as is required for germination.
- Cotyledons — They contain stored food material which is used by the seedlings for growth.
Answer:
Differences between Hilum and Micropyle are:
Hilum | Micropyle |
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Hilum is a scar which is present on the inner concave side of the seed. | Micropyle is a small pore which is present above the hilum. |
Hilum is the place where the seed was attached to the fruit wall. | Micropyle absorbs and allows the entry of as much water as is required for germination. |
Answer:
Differences between Testa and Tegmen are:
Testa | Tegmen |
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Testa is the protective outer covering of the seed coat. | Tegmen is the protective inner part of the seed coat. |
Testa is smooth, thicker and impermeable. | Tegmen is thin and membranous. |
Testa protects the seed from insect, bacteria as well as mechanical injury. | Tegmen protects the embryo from dehydration and mechanical damages. |
Answer:
The Radicle emerges out of the seed earlier than the plumule and absorbs water and essential nutrients from the soil. This helps the plumule to grow and allows for photosynthesis to occur by providing raw materials.
Answer:
- False
Reason — Seeds always have cotyledons. Seeds are of two types — monocotyledons having a single cotyledon and dicotyledons having two cotyledons. - True
Reason — Warmth or a suitable temperature is necessary for germination of seeds because enzymes are inactive at low temperatures and get destroyed at higher temperatures. - False
Reason — Seeds are of two types — monocotyledons having a single cotyledon and dicotyledons having two cotyledons. - True
Reason — Oxygen is required to oxidize the stored food and release energy required for the growth of the embryo.
Answer:
- Radicle is the part of the seed which develops into root.
- Cotyledons contain stored food material which is used by the seedling for growth.
- Endosperm stores food in the form of starch.
- Micropyle absorbs and allows the entry of as much water as is needed for germination.
Answer:
Oxygen, suitable temperature and water
Reason — Seeds need water for germination as most chemical reactions occur in water. Oxygen is required to oxidize the stored food and release energy required for the growth of the embryo. Suitable temperature is necessary for germination of seeds because enzymes are inactive at low temperatures and get destroyed at higher temperatures.
Answer:
Labelled diagrams showing the three stages in the germination of any seed are shown below:



Answer:
Fruit — A fruit is the ripened ovary. It is a sweet, fleshy, edible plant part. A fruit contains two parts, a pericarp or fruit wall and the seeds.
Seed — A seed is defined as a fertilized ovule, from which a new plant of the same kind can grow.
Fertilization — The fusion of male and female sex cells (gametes) is called fertilization.
Hilum — Hilum is a scar on the inner concave side of the seed, which marks the place where the seed was attached to the fruit wall.
Dry fruit — A dry fruit is the one in which the pericarp is not pulpy and encloses the seeds. For example, the pea pod.