Neco 2023 Biology Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2023 Neco Biology examination.

Neco 2023 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 15 NECO • 2023 • BIOLOGY • objective

A plant specimen collected from a flooded paddy field shows the following characteristics: (i) stems are hollow with distinct nodes; (ii) leaves are long, narrow, with parallel venation and a sheath that wraps around the stem; (iii) the inflorescence is a panicle bearing spikelets each composed of two glumes; (iv) the fruit is a single caryopsis. Using these morphological clues, identify the family, genus and species of the plant.

Answer Options

A. Family Poaceae; Genus Zea; Species Zea mays
B. Family Cyperaceae; Genus Cyperus; Species Cyperus rotundus
C. Family Poaceae; Genus Triticum; Species Triticum aestivum
Correct Answer D. Family Poaceae; Genus Oryza; Species Oryza sativa
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Family Poaceae; Genus Oryza; Species Oryza sativa

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This is Neco 2023 Biology Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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