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Nutrition In Plants

Total questions: 139

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the examples of autotrophs?

a)

Plants

b)

Gorillas

c)

Pandas

d)

None of the above

2.

An organism who eats dead and decaying matter is known as_____

a)

Autotrophs

b)

Heterotrophs

c)

Parasite

d)

Saprotrophs

3.

What is Pitcher Plant an example of

a)

Parasite

b)

Insectivorous plants

c)

Host

d)

All of the above

4.

What do leaves convert carbon dioxide + water to

a)

nitrogen + oxygen

b)

oxygen + glucose (sugar)

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

5.

When organisms are together and share shelter and nutrients are known as_____

a)

Symbiosis

b)

Heterotrophs

c)

None of the above

d)

Both A and B

6.

Air enters leaves through pores called

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Stomata

d)

All of the above

7.

The food synthesised by plants is stored as

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Glucose

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

None of the above

8.

Green plants are called _____ since they synthesise their own food.

a)

Autotrophs

b)

Heterotrophs

c)

Saprotrophs

d)

Host

9.

During Photosynthesis, plants absorb_____ and release _____ gas.

a)

Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide

b)

Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen, Water Vapor

d)

None of the above

10.

The plants which traps and feed on insects is

a)

Pitcher Plant

b)

China rose

c)

Cuscita

d)

Rose

11.

Which plant does not have chlorophyll?

a)

Cuscuta

b)

Money Plant

c)

Rose Plant

d)

All of the above

12.

Cuscuta is an example of

(a)  

13.

The bacteria found in the root nodules of leguminous plants

(a)  

14.

The ultimate source of energy

(a)  

15.

An example for saprotrophs

(a)  

16.

The pigment that absorbs sunlight

(a)  

17.

The leaf in pitcher plant is modified to form the

(a)  

18.

Stomatal opening are guarded by

(a)  

19.

The components present in food that helps in growth and development of our body

(a)  

20.

Plants take in which gas during photosynthesis?

(a)  

21.

Insectivorous plant trap insects to get

(a)  

22.

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)

midrib

c)

vein

d)

lamina

23.

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

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

hydrogen

24.

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)

autotrophs

d)

symbiosis

25.

Which of the following is a parasite

a)

Fungus

b)

Cuscuta

c)

Mushroom

d)

Bacteria

26.

What protects Stomata and helps it in opening and closing?

a)

Guard Cells

b)

Leaf

c)

Stem

d)

Carbon Dioxide

27.

Which bacteria is there in the roots of the plants to convert atmospheric nitrogen to its solid form?

a)

Coronovirus

b)

Nipha Virus

c)

Treponama

d)

Rhizobium

28.

What is the equation for photosynthesis

a)

Carbon dioxide + water sunlight + chlorophyll = glucose + oxygen

b)

Glucose + water + sunlight + oxygen = carbon dioxide

29.
Which organelle in the plant cell performs photosynthesis?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Nucleus
d)
Cytoplasm
30.

Which of the following is a parasitic organism?

a)

Lichen

b)

Leech

c)

Dog

d)

Algae

31.

Lot of bacteria live in our stomach and help in digestion.What kind of relationship is it?

a)

Parasitic

b)

Saprophytic

c)

Symbiotic

d)

None

32.

What do I get by eating the insects visiting me?

a)

Potassium

b)

Nickel

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Nitrogen

33.
What is an autotroph?
a)
an organism that can make their own food. 
b)
an organism that cannot make their own food
c)
Herbivore
d)
Omnivore
34.

Organisms that make their own food on water__________

a)

Fungi

b)

Algae

c)

Both Algae and Fungi

d)

Venus Flytrap

35.

Main modes of nutrition :

a)

Heterotrophs

b)

Autotrophs

c)

Insectivorous

d)

Both Heterotrophs and Autotrophs

e)

Both heterotrophs and Insectivores

36.
What is another name to describe a heterotroph?
a)
Consumer
b)
Producer
37.

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)

midrib

c)

vein

d)

lamina

38.

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

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

hydrogen

39.

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)

autotrophs

d)

symbiosis

40.

Which of the following is a parasite

a)

Fungus

b)

Cuscuta

c)

Mushroom

d)

Bacteria

41.

What protects Stomata and helps it in opening and closing?

a)

Guard Cells

b)

Leaf

c)

Stem

d)

Carbon Dioxide

42.

Which bacteria is there in the roots of the plants to convert atmospheric nitrogen to its solid form?

a)

Coronovirus

b)

Nipha Virus

c)

Treponama

d)

Rhizobium

43.

What is the equation for photosynthesis

a)

Carbon dioxide + water sunlight + chlorophyll = glucose + oxygen

b)

Glucose + water + sunlight + oxygen = carbon dioxide

44.
Which organelle in the plant cell performs photosynthesis?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Nucleus
d)
Cytoplasm
45.

Which of the following is a parasitic organism?

a)

Lichen

b)

Leech

c)

Dog

d)

Algae

46.

Lot of bacteria live in our stomach and help in digestion.What kind of relationship is it?

a)

Parasitic

b)

Saprophytic

c)

Symbiotic

d)

None

47.

What do I get by eating the insects visiting me?

a)

Potassium

b)

Nickel

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Nitrogen

48.
What is an autotroph?
a)
an organism that can make their own food. 
b)
an organism that cannot make their own food
c)
Herbivore
d)
Omnivore
49.

Organisms that make their own food on water__________

a)

Fungi

b)

Algae

c)

Both Algae and Fungi

d)

Venus Flytrap

50.

Main modes of nutrition :

a)

Heterotrophs

b)

Autotrophs

c)

Insectivorous

d)

Both Heterotrophs and Autotrophs

e)

Both heterotrophs and Insectivores

51.
What is another name to describe a heterotroph?
a)
Consumer
b)
Producer
52.

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

a)

heterotrophs

b)

autotrophs

c)

parasites

d)

saprophytes

53.

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

a)

vacuole

b)

stomata

c)

chlorophyll

d)

cytoplasm

54.

Pitcher plant traps insects because it grows in soils which lack in ---------

(a)  

55.

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

a)

autotrophic

b)

parasitic

c)

saprophytic

d)

symbiotic

56.

insectivorous plant is

a)
b)
c)
d)
57.

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

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

hydrogen

58.

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)

autotrophs

d)

symbiosis

59.

which gas is produced during photosynthesis.

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen

c)

hydrogen

d)

nitrogen

60.

Organisms other than plants which contain Chlorophyll are

a)

Algae

b)

Protozoa

c)

Virus

d)

Fungi

61.

Foods synthesized in the process of Photosynthesis by plants is stored as

a)

Starch

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fats

62.
What is the finger-like projections found in the digestive system called?
a)
Protozoa
b)
Villi
63.

The enzymes present in the saliva convert

a)

fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

b)

starch into simple sugars.

c)

proteins into amino acids.

d)

complex sugars into simple sugars.

64.

The piercing and tearing teeth is called

a)

incisor

b)

Canine

c)

Pre-molar

d)

Molar

65.

The basic process of digestion of food and release of energy is not the same in all animals.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

66.

1) Glucose combines with oxygen and produces _________.

a)

Gas

b)

Energy

c)

Liquid

d)

Carbon

67.

______ takes in food by the use of pseudopodia.

a)

Goat

b)

Tiger

c)

Amoeba

d)

Human

68.

Water from the undigested food is absorbed mainly in the_____.

a)

Stomach

b)

Food Pipe

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

69.

The ___ helps in mixing saliva with food.

a)

Heart

b)

Stomach

c)

Nose

d)

Tongue

70.

____ is the largest gland in our body.

a)

Skin

b)

Hand

c)

Liver

d)

Leg

71.

Mostly grass eating animals are called____.

a)

Carnivore

b)

Omnivore

c)

Ruminants

d)

Scavenger

72.

The carbon dioxide gas enters the leaves of the plant through the _____ present on their surface.

a)

Sepals

b)

Stomata

c)

Xylem

d)

Leaf Veins

73.

The essential element used by the plants to make proteins and other compound is

a)

Calcium

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Chlorine

d)

Carbon

74.

Cuscuta is an example of

a)

Saprophyte

b)

Parasite

c)

Autotrophs

d)

None of the above

75.

In the absence of which of the following will photosynthesis not occur in leave

a)

Guard cells

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Vacuole

d)

Space between the cells

76.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Algae is a parasite

b)

Carbon dioxide is released during photosynthesis

c)

Sun is ultimate source of energy

d)

Mushroom is a autotroph

77.

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

a)

Autotropic

b)

Heterotropic

c)

Parasitic

d)

Saprophytic

78.

The bacterium that provides nitrogen to the leguminous plants is

a)

yeast

b)

Mushroom

c)

Rhizobium

d)

Lichens

79.

Some plants live together and help each other . In plants an algae and fungi living together are called

a)

Lichen

b)

Pitcher plant

c)

Yeast

d)

Spirogyra

80.

Pitcher plant traps insects because

a)

it is a heterotroph

b)

it grows on the soil which lacks nitrogen

c)

does not have chlorophyll

d)

It likes insects

81.

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

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

hydrogen

82.

Cuscuta is an example of

a)

autotroph

b)

parasite

c)

saprotroph

d)

host

83.

Which part of plant takes carbon dioxide from air for photosynthesis?

a)

root hair

b)

flowers

c)

stomata

d)

leaf veins

84.

Green plants are called (a)   , since they prepare their own food.

85.

In photosynthesis solar energy is absorbed by the pigment called (a)   .

86.

The food synthesised by plants is stored as (a)   .

87.

Name the pores through which leaves exchange gases.

a)

stomata

b)

root hair

c)

holes

d)

leaf veins

88.

A plant that is partially autotrophic

a)

pitcher plant

b)

fungus

c)

pea

d)

algae

89.

(a)   is an example of saprotroph.

90.

(a)   is the mode of taking food by an organism and its utilisation by the body.

91.

(a)   is the ultimate source of energy.

92.

Name of the student

4 lines
93.

CLASS & SECTION

4 lines
94.

Roll No.

4 lines
95.

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

a)

(a) autotrophic

b)

(b) insectivorous

c)

(c) saprophytic

d)

(d) parasitic

96.

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

a)

(a) heterotrophs

b)

(b) autotrophs

c)

(c) parasites

d)

(d) saprophytes

97.

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)

(a) Stomata

b)

(b) Lamina

c)

(c) Midrib

d)

(d) Veins

98.

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

a)

(a) Guard cells

b)

(b) Chlorophyll

c)

(c) Vacuole

d)

(d) Space between cells

99.

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)

(a) saprophyte

b)

(b) parasite

c)

(c) autotroph

d)

(d) symbiosis

100.

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)

(a) (i) and (iv)

b)

(b) (ii) only

c)

(c) (ii) and (iii)

d)

(d) (i) and (ii)

101.

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

a)

(a) Oxygen

b)

(b) Carbon dioxide

c)

(c) Nitrogen

d)

(d) Hydrogen

102.

Pitcher plant traps insects because it

a)

(a) is a heterotroph.

b)

(b) grows in soils which lack in nitrogen.

c)

(c) does not have chlorophyll.

d)

(d) has a digestive system like human beings.

103.

cuscuta is a example of

a)

(a) autotroph

b)

(b) parasite

c)

(c) saprotroph

d)

(d) host

104.

The plant which traps and feeds on insects is :

a)

(a) cuscuta

b)

(b) china rose

c)

(c) pitcher plant

d)

(d) rose

105.

Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis come from ………………

a)

(a) Water

b)

(b) Carbon dioxide

c)

(c) Glucose

d)

(d) ChlorophyII

106.

Which of the following is not required for photosynthesis?

a)

(a) Sunlight

b)

(b) Oxygen

c)

(c) Water

d)

(d) Carbon dioxid

107.

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

a)

(a) Heterotrophic

b)

(b) Saprophytic

c)

(c) Autotrophic

d)

(d) Holozoic

108.

Which of the following describes the characteristic of a living being?

a)

(a) Nutrition

b)

(b) Excretion

c)

(c) Respiration

d)

(d) All the above

109.

The main function of a leaf is:

a)

(a) To prepare food

b)

(b) To prevent disease

c)

(c) To support the plant

d)

(d) To give a proper shape

110.

The tiny pores present in the leaves of the plants for exchange of gases are

called _____

a)

(a) Stomata

b)

(b) Tracheae

c)

(c) Chloroplast

d)

(d) Spiracles

111.

Rhizobium is an example of

a)

(a) Symbiosis

b)

(b) Parasites

c)

(c) Insectivorous

d)

(d) none of these

112.

Which part of the plant gets carbon dioxide from the air for photosynthesis?

a)

(a) root hair

b)

(b) stomata

c)

(c) leaf veins

d)

(d) sepals

113.

Iodine used to detect presence of starch. It gives starch

a)

(a) red colour

b)

(b) green colour

c)

(c) blue-black colour

d)

(d) colourless appearance

114.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a)

(a) Heterotrophs cannot prepare their own food.

b)

(b) Dodder is an example of parasite.

c)

(c) Saprophytes are green.

d)

(d) Pulses and Beans are legumes.

115.

Which part of plant takes carbon dioxide from air for photosynthesis?

a)

root hair

b)

flowers

c)

stomata

d)

leaf veins

116.

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

a)

(a) Guard cells

b)

(b) Chlorophyll

c)

(c) Vacuole

d)

(d) Space between cells

117.

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)

(a) saprophyte

b)

(b) parasite

c)

(c) autotroph

d)

(d) symbiosis

118.

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)

(a) (i) and (iv)

b)

(b) (ii) only

c)

(c) (ii) and (iii)

d)

(d) (i) and (ii)

119.

Pitcher plant traps insects because it

a)

(a) is a heterotroph.

b)

(b) grows in soils which lack in nitrogen.

c)

(c) does not have chlorophyll.

d)

(d) has a digestive system like human beings.

120.

cuscuta is a example of

a)

(a) autotroph

b)

(b) parasite

c)

(c) saprotroph

d)

(d) host

121.

Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis come from ………………

a)

(a) Water

b)

(b) Carbon dioxide

c)

(c) Glucose

d)

(d) ChlorophyII

122.

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

a)

(a) Heterotrophic

b)

(b) Saprophytic

c)

(c) Autotrophic

d)

(d) Holozoic

123.

Rhizobium is an example of

a)

(a) Symbiosis

b)

(b) Parasites

c)

(c) Insectivorous

d)

(d) none of these

124.

Iodine used to detect presence of starch. It gives starch

a)

(a) red colour

b)

(b) green colour

c)

(c) blue-black colour

d)

(d) colourless appearance

125.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a)

(a) Heterotrophs cannot prepare their own food.

b)

(b) Dodder is an example of parasite.

c)

(c) Saprophytes are green.

d)

(d) Pulses and Beans are legumes.

126.

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

a)

irregular in shape

b)

convex in shape

c)

long and cylindrical in shape

d)

kidney-shaped

e)

Heat - shaped

127.

Organisms other than plants which contain Chlorophyll are

a)

Algae

b)

Protozoa

c)

Virus

d)

Fungi

128.

Foods synthesized in the process of Photosynthesis by plants is stored as

a)

Starch

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fats

129.

Which of the following component of food contains Nitrogen

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Minerals

130.

insectivorous plant is

a)
b)
c)
d)
131.

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

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

hydrogen

132.

Identify the plant

a)

dodder

b)

venus fly trap

c)

mushroom

d)

pitcher plant

133.

Identify the plant

a)

dodder

b)

sundew

c)

bladderwort

d)

cuscutta

134.

Identify the plant

a)

dodder

b)

sundew

c)

venus flytrap

d)

bladderwort

135.

Identify the bacteria

a)

Staphylococcus

b)

Bacillus

c)

Pseudomonas

d)

rhizobium

136.

Identify what is shown in the picture

a)

chlorophyll

b)

stomata

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

veins

137.

What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

a)

To release energy

b)

To create glucose

c)

To grow

d)

To get oxygen for respiration

138.

Which of these is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

a)

6O2 + C6H12O6 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O

b)

6O2 + 6CO2 --> C6H12O6 + 6H2O

c)

6CO2 + 6H2O --> 6O2 + C6H12O6

d)

6CO2 + 6H2O --> O2 + C6H12O6

139.

A student wanted to see if covering a leaf in foil would stop it from producing starch. Why should the student put the plant in a dark cupboard for 48 hours before returning it to the light and starting the experiment?

a)

To make the results reliable

b)

So that the plant would photosynthesise faster when returned to the light

c)

So that any starch already in the leaf was used up by the plant