Nutrition in Plants Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a component of food?

• Proteins
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals

What is the mode of nutrition in which organisms make food themselves from simple substances?

• Autotrophic
• Heterotrophic
• Saprotrophic
• Parasitic

Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

• Roots
• Stem
• Leaves
• Flowers

What is the green pigment present in leaves that helps in photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll
• Melanin
• Hemoglobin
• Carotene

Which of the following is NOT a raw material required for photosynthesis?

• Water
• Carbon Dioxide
• Oxygen
• Sunlight

What is the ultimate source of energy for all living organisms?

• Water
• Sunlight
• Air
• Food

Which of the following is a mode of nutrition in plants that do not have chlorophyll?

• Autotrophic
• Heterotrophic
• Saprotrophic
• Parasitic

Which plant is an example of a parasitic plant?

• Cuscuta (Amarbel)
• Rose
• Mango
• Tulsi

What is the mode of nutrition in which organisms absorb nutrients from dead organic matter?

• Autotrophic
• Heterotrophic
• Saprotrophic
• Parasitic

Which of the following is an example of a saprotrophic organism?

• Mushroom
• Rose
• Cactus
• Sunflower