NUTRITION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS

1. The term that is used for the mode of nutrition in yeast, mushroom and bread-mould is

• (a) autotrophic

• (b) insectivorous

• (c) saprophytic

• (d) parasitic

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

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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Two organisms are good friends and live together. One provides shelter, water, and nutrients while the other prepares and provides food. Such an association of organisms is termed as

• (a) saprophyte

• (b) parasite

• (c) autotroph

• (d) symbiosis

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) All green plants can prepare their own food.

(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)

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Venus flytrap is an example of ___

• Parasitic plant

• Host plant

• Insectivorous plant

What is the finger-like projections found in the digestive system called?

• Protozoa
• Villi

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The piercing and tearing teeth is called

• incisor

• Canine

• Pre-molar

• Molar

Choose the correct order after reading the statement below.

Digestion is a complex process involving:

• Ingestion, Absorption, Digestion, Assimilation, Egestion

• Ingestion, Digestion, Assimilation, Absorption, Egestion

• Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, Egestion

• Ingestion, Absorption, Assimilation, Digestion, Egestion

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1) Glucose combines with oxygen and produces _________.

• Gas

• Energy

• Liquid

• Carbon

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