Nutrition in Plants

Nutrition in Plants

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The food synthesised by plants is stored as _________________.

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The equation for photosynthesis is

• oxygen + water --> glucose + carbon dioxide

• oxygen + glucose --> carbon dioxide + water

• carbon dioxide + water --> carbohydrate + oxygen

• carbon dioxide + glucose --> oxygen + water

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Insectivorous plants eat insects to fulfill their needs of

• Energy

• nitrogen,

• potassium

• calcium

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insectivorous plant is

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Which of the following component of food contains Nitrogen

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Fat

• Minerals

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Guard cells of stoma are (stomata ki guard cells kesi hoti hei)

• irregular in shape

• convex in shape

• long and cylindrical in shape

• kidney-shaped

• Heat - shaped

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In photosynthesis solar energy is absorbed by the pigment called ___________.

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Iodine used to detect presence of starch. It gives starch

• (a) red colour

• (b) green colour

• (c) blue-black colour

• (d) colourless appearance

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The mode of nutrition in a green plant is ………………

• (a) Heterotrophic

• (b) Saprophytic

• (c) Autotrophic

• (d) Holozoic

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Which of the following is not required for photosynthesis?

• (a) Sunlight

• (b) Oxygen

• (c) Water

• (d) Carbon dioxide

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The plant which traps and feeds on insects is :

• (a) cuscuta

• (b) china rose

• (c) pitcher plant

• (d) rose

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cuscuta is a example of

• (a) autotroph

• (b) parasite

• (c) saprotroph

• (d) host

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Which of the following raw material is available in the air for photosynthesis?

• (a) Oxygen

• (b) Carbon dioxide

• (c) Nitrogen

• (d) Hydrogen

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) All green plants can prepare their own food and do not depend on other organisms.

(ii) Most animals are autotrophs.

(iii) Carbon dioxide is not required for photosynthesis.

(iv) Oxygen is liberated during photosynthesis.

Choose the correct answer from the options below:

• (a) (i) and (iv)

• (b) (ii) only

• (c) (ii) and (iii)

• (d) (i) and (ii)

Multiple Choice

In the absence of which of the following will photosynthesis not occur in leaves?

• (a) Guard cells

• (b) Chlorophyll

• (c) Vacuole

• (d) Space between cells

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When we observe the lower surface of a leaf through a magnifying lens we see numerous small openings. Which of the following is the term given to such openings?

• (a) Stomata

• (b) Lamina

• (c) Midrib

• (d) Veins

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Organisms which prepare food for themselves using simple naturally available raw materials are referred to as

• (a) heterotrophs

• (b) autotrophs

• (c) parasites

• (d) saprophytes

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______________ is the ultimate source of energy.

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_____________ is the mode of taking food by an organism and its utilisation by the body.