What Is the Role of Ascorbic Acid in Plants

What is the primary role of ascorbic acid in plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

• Antioxidant

• Nutrient absorption

Which process in plants is ascorbic acid most directly involved in?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Antioxidant defense

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Ascorbic acid in plants is crucial for the synthesis of which compound?

• Chlorophyll

• Collagen

• Ethylene

• Gibberellin

How does ascorbic acid help in protecting plants from oxidative stress?

• By absorbing sunlight

• By neutralizing free radicals

• By enhancing water uptake

• By promoting root growth

In which part of the plant is ascorbic acid most concentrated?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stems

• Flowers

What is the effect of ascorbic acid deficiency in plants?

• Increased growth

• Delayed flowering

• Enhanced photosynthesis

• Reduced stress tolerance

Which vitamin is ascorbic acid also known as?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Ascorbic acid is involved in the synthesis of which plant hormone?

• Auxin

• Cytokinin

• Gibberellin

• Abscisic acid

What role does ascorbic acid play in the photosynthetic process?

• Electron donor

• Electron acceptor

• Light absorber

• Carbon fixer

Which enzyme's activity is enhanced by ascorbic acid in plants?

• Rubisco

• Peroxidase

• Amylase

• Cellulase