The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 50
University of New Zealand. — Matriculation, 1885
University of New Zealand.
Matriculation, 1885.
Elementary Biology.
Note.—Candidates may select questions from Section A or from Section B, but not from both.
A.—Animal Physiology.
B.—Botany.
1. | Describe as fully as you can the differences between a root and an underground stem. |
2. | Explain fully why a plant withers in a short time unless supplied with water. |
3. | What is the object of manuring plants? |
4. | It is often said that stamens and carpels are modified leaves: state exactly what you understand by this, giving examples. |
5. | Describe the structure of an ordinary stone-fruit, and explain the manner of its formation. |
6. | Describe as fully as you can any two of the following flowers:—Clematis, Pansy, Fuchsia, Blue-gum, Mapau ( Pittosporum), Pohutukawa or Rata ( Metrosideros), Wheat, or any other cereal, New Zealand Flax ( Phorniium), Cabbage, Dock. |
7. | What is nectar? Where is it produced, and what purpose does it serve in the economy of the plant? |
8. | Explain fully the meaning of the following terms:—ovule, ovary, carpel, anther, pollen, bract, umbel, raceme, capitulum, stipule, achene, berry. |