NUTRITION IN PLANTS

Which of the following nutrients is needed in large quantities by plants?

• Zinc

• Boron

• Calcium

• Molybdenum

The following information is about the effects of deficiency of a macronutrient in plants.

💕 Protein synthesis is reduced

💕 Edges of leaves turn yellowish

💕 Premature death of plants

What is the macronutrient?

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Magnesium

Which of the following nutrients are required to synthesize chlorophyll?

• Calcium and magnesium

• Iron and nitrogen

• Nitrogen and magnesium

• Calcium and iron

Diagram shows the cross section of a part of a eudicot plant.

Which of the labelled parts A, B, C or D, functions to transport water and mineral ions?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following plant organs is involved in the uptake of water and mineral salts?

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Diagram shows a fly inside the cup of a plant.

What is the category of the plant based on its nutrition?

• Epiphytic plant

• Saprophytic plant

• Carnivorous plant

• Parasitic plant

What is the habitat of carnivorous plants?

• Areas which lack calcium sources

• Areas which lack nitrogen sources

• Areas which lack water

• Areas which receive less sunlight

Why do parasitic plants absorb organic substances, minerals and water from their hosts?

• Live in areas which lack nitrogen sources

• Have no roots to absorb water and mineral salts from the soil

• Lack chlorophyll to carry out photosynthesis

• Unable to grow taller to absorb sunlight