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Physiology and cytology

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

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Class
Date
1.

The first stable product of fixation of atmospheric nitrogen in leguminous plants is ?

a)

NO3-

b)

Glutamate

c)

Ammonia

d)

NO2-

2.

Which of the following biomolecules is common to respiration - mediated breakdown of fats , carbohydrates , and proteins?

a)

Fructose 1-6 bisphosphate

b)

Pyruvic acid

c)

Acetyl CoA

d)

Glucose 6 - phosphate

3.

Phytochrome is a

a)

Glycoprotein

b)

Lipoprotein

c)

Chromoprotein

d)

Flavoprotein

4.

In photosynthesis , the light independent reactions takes place at:

a)

Photosystem- II

b)

Stromal matrix

c)

Thylakoid lumen

d)

Photosystem-I

5.

During biological nitrogen fixation , inactivation of nitrogenase by oxygen poisoning is prevented by?

a)

Carotene

b)

Cytochrome

c)

Leghaemoglobin

d)

Xanthophyll

6.

Water soluble pigment found in plant cell vacuoles are;

a)

Chlorophylls

b)

Carotenoids

c)

Anthocyanins

d)

Xanthophylls

7.

A plant in your garden avoids photorespiratory losses , has improved water use efficiency , shows high rate of photosynthesis at high temperatures and has improved efficiency of nitrogen utilisation. In which of the following physiological groups would you assign this plant?

a)

C4

b)

CAM

c)

Nitrogen fixer

d)

C3

8.

Emerson's enhancement effect and Red drophave been instrumental in the discovery of ?

a)

Two photosystems operating simultaneously

b)

Photophosphorylation and cyclic electron transport

c)

Oxidative photophosphorylation

d)

Photophosphorylation and non - cyclic electron transport

9.

In a chloroplast the highest number of protons are found in;

a)

Lumen of thylakoids

b)

Inter membrane space

c)

Antennae complex

d)

Stroma

10.

The process which makes major difference between C3 and C4 plants is ;

a)

Calvin cycle

b)

Photorespiration

c)

Respiration

d)

Glycolysis

11.

Which statement is wrong about Kreb's cycle?

a)

There is one point in the cycle where FAD+ is reduced to FADH2

b)

During conversion of succinyl CoA to succinic acid , a molecule of GTP is synthesised

c)

The cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group (acetyl CoA) with pyruvic acid to yield citric acid

d)

There are three points in the cycle where NAD+ is reduced to NADH + H+

12.

Fruit and leaf drop at early stages can be prevented by the application of;

a)

Ethylene

b)

Auxins

c)

Gibberellic acid

d)

Cytokinins

13.

Phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP) is the primary CO2 acceptor in?

a)

C4 plants

b)

C2 plants

c)

C3 and C4 plants

d)

C3 plants

14.

Which of the following is not a product of light reaction of photosynthesis?

a)

NADPH

b)

NADH

c)

Oxygen

d)

ATP

15.

Stomatal movement is not affected by ;

a)

O2 concentration

b)

CO2 concentration

c)

Light

d)

Temperature

16.

World Ozone Day is celebrated on ;

a)

16th September

b)

22nd April

c)

21st April

d)

5th June

17.

Which of these statements is incorrect?

a)

Glycolysis operates as long as it is supplied with NADthat can pick up hydrogen atoms

b)

Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in outer mitochondrial membrane

c)

Glycolysis occurs in cytosol

d)

Enzymes of TCA cycle are present in mitochondrial matrix

18.

What is the site of perception of photoperiod necessary for induction of flowering in plants?

a)

Shoot apex

b)

Leaves

c)

Lateral buds

d)

Pulvinus

19.

It takes a very long time for pineapple plants to produce flowers. Which combination of hormones can be applied to artificially induce flowering in pineapple plants through the year to increase yield?

a)

Gibberellin and Abscisic acid

b)

Cytokinin and Abscisic acid

c)

Auxin and Ethylene

d)

Gibberellin and Cytokinin

20.

Conversion of glucose to glucose-6- phosphate , the first irreversible reaction of glycolysis , is catalyzed by?

a)

Enolase

b)

Phosphofructokinase

c)

Aldolase

d)

Hexokinase

21.

Small green structures in the plant that hold pigment.

a)

chlorophyll

b)

chloroplast

c)

cellulose

d)

glucose

22.

Green pigments found in plants, which is responsible for photosynthesis

a)

chlorophyll

b)

chloroplast

c)

metabolism

d)

enzymes

23.

Release of water from the leaves, which is part of the process of photosynthesis

a)

starch

b)

transpiration

c)

NADPH

d)

enzymes

24.

Applied to cell walls for strength and rigidity

a)

glucose

b)

CO2 fixation

c)

cellulose

d)

starch

25.

High-energy compound made during photosynthesis

a)

enzymes

b)

metabolism

c)

transpiration

d)

NADPH

26.

All of the chemical reactions in a plant

a)

cellulose

b)

metabolism

c)

enzymes

d)

glucose

27.

A form of sugar

a)

glucose

b)

chloroplasts

c)

starch

d)

enzymes

28.

Principle form in which food is stored for plants

a)

glucose

b)

enzymes

c)

chlorophyll

d)

starch

29.

Chemical activators

a)

enzymes

b)

starch

c)

transpiration

d)

glucose

30.

Second stage of photosynthesis

a)

CO2 fixation

b)

transpiration

c)

NADPH

d)

metabolism

31.

What is the process by which a plant converts water and carbon dioxide to oxygen?

a)

metabolism

b)

photosynthesis

c)

cellular respiration

d)

transpiration

32.

Process when chemical bonds in sugar molecules are broken to release energy.

a)

photosynthesis

b)

transipiration

c)

metabolism

d)

cellular respiration

33.

ATP is...

a)

a lipid

b)

a high energy compound

c)

an enzyme responsible for cellulose

d)

an opening through which transpiration occurs

34.

Where does cellular respiration occur?

a)

chlorophyll

b)

choloroplast

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

mitochondria

35.

Photosynthesis can be broken down into two stages

a)

light reaction and cellular respiration

b)

light reaction and CO2 fixation

c)

CO2 fixation and glucose

d)

glucose and cellular respiration

36.

Which is a characteristic of photosynthesis?

a)

performed by plants

b)

needs light energy

c)

occurs in chloroplasts

d)

stores energy

e)

all are correct

37.

Which is a characteristic of cellular respiration?

a)

performed both by plants and animals

b)

occurs in the mitochondria

c)

releases energy

d)

occurs in the presence of oxygen gas

e)

all are correct

38.

What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

a)

carbon dioxide and oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide and water

c)

water and glucose

d)

glucose and fructose

39.

Why would a florist keep cut flowers in a cooler?

a)

to slow metabolism

b)

to speed up metabolism

c)

to produce photosynthesis

d)

to help the flowers age

40.

This process puts water into the air, cools the environment and encourages rainfall.

a)

photosynthesis

b)

transpiration

c)

cellular respiration

d)

metabolism

41.

Which part of the respiratory system is known as the voice box?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Bronchi

c)

Larynx

d)

Trachea

42.

What is the role of the bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) in the transport of carbon dioxide?

a)

Acts as a buffer to maintain blood pH

b)

Binds directly to carbon dioxide

c)

Converts carbon dioxide into oxygen

d)

Carries carbon dioxide in the plasma

43.

The blood vessel which carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart is Pulmonary vein

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways is called (a)   .

45.

In endotherms the body temperature is increased by (a)  

46.

In Earthworms, the process of respiration is through head

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Assertion (A) :Marine fishes shows exosmosis.

      Reason (R) :Body fluids of marine fishes has lesser solute concentration, the water molecules moves out of the body..

a)

Both Statement "A" and "R" are correct.

b)

Both Statement "A" and "R" are wrong

c)

Statement "A" is correct but "R"is wrong.

d)

Statement "A" is wrong but "R"is correct.

48.

Aldosterone is the hormone which  plays a key role in regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which glial cell type is involved in the blood-brain barrier and provides structural support to neurons?

a)

Oligodendrocytes

b)

Ependymal cells

c)

Astrocytes

d)

Microglia

50.

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrites

c)

Soma

d)

Axon terminals

51.

Acetylcholine is only found in the peripheral nervous system.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

GABA is the inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Myelin is formed by    ; cells in the CNS and PNS respectively.

(a)  

54.

The actual site of action potential generation is           .

(a)  

55.

A.  Astrocytes            -1) Form myelin sheath in CNS

B.  Oligodendrocytes -2) Produce cerebrospinal fluid

C.  Ependymal cells -3) Blood-brain barrier.

D.  Microglia                -4) Clear debris and pathogens

-5) Form myelin sheath in PNS

A

a)

A - 5; B-2; C-4; D-1

b)

A - 2; B-1; C-3; D-5

c)

A - 1; B-2; C-3; D-4

d)

A - 3; B-1; C-2; D-4

56.

Assertion (A) : Neurons are capable of division.

Reason (R) : They have centrosomes.

a)

Statement “A” is wrong and Statement “R” is correct

b)

Both Statement “A” and “R” are wrong

c)

Statement “A” is correct and Statement “ R” is wrong.

d)

Both Statement  “A” and “R” are correct

57.

Choose the one  which is not heterotrophic feeding.


a)

Parasitic 

b)

Holozoic  

c)

Autotrophic

d)

Saprophytic

58.

Liver is the exocrine and endocrine organ.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

A. Pharynx                      - 1) Hunger contraction

B. Oesophagus                    - 2) Deglutition

C. Stomach                      - 3) Segmental contraction

D. Small intestine               - 4) Peristaltic

 5) Mass movement


a)

A- 2; B-4; C-1; D- 3

b)

A- 1; B-2; C-3; D- 4

c)

A- 2; B-1; C-4; D- 3

d)

A- 3; B-5; C2; D- 4

60.

Assertion (A) : Carbohydrates are more suitable for the production of energy in the body 
                          than proteins and fats..

Reason (R): Carbohydrates can be stored in the tissues as glycogen and can be used for
                      the production of energy

   

a)

Both A and R are correct

b)

Both A and R are wrong

c)

A is correct and R is wrong

d)

A is wrong and R is correct

61.

What organic molecule is necessary for cellular respiration to occur?

a)

lipids

b)

fats

c)

carbondioxide

d)

glucose

62.

A process that allows the body to get oxygen to burn food for energy and gets rid of carbon dioxide

a)

respiration

b)

emphysema

c)

inhaling passage

d)

nasal passage

63.

A dome shaped sheet of muscle, the _________, separates the chest from the abdomen

a)

diaphragm

b)

epiglottis

c)

alveoli

d)

bronchial tubes

64.

The tubes that go from the trachea into the lungs

a)

alveoli

b)

diaphragm

c)

epiglottis

d)

bronchial tubes

65.

A flap of tissue that closes when we eat so food doesn't not go down the trachea

a)

larynx

b)

pharynx

c)

trachea

d)

epiglottis

66.

The heart muscles are supplied by a special circulation called ------------------

a)

Systemic circulation

b)

Pulmonary circulation

c)

Coronary circulation

d)

all

67.

Pace maker is seen in ---------------- of the heart.

a)

Left auricle

b)

Right auricle

c)

Right ventricle

d)

Left ventricle

68.

Animals excrete urea are called---------------------

a)

Ureotelic

b)

Ammonotelic

c)

Ureotelic

d)

None

69.

The heart is made of which of the following types of muscles?

a)

Cardiac muscle

b)

Striated muscle

c)

Smooth muscle

d)

None of the above

70.

A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward

a)

Aorta

b)

Atrium

c)

Septum

d)

Valve

71.
Rocks are not living because
a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down
72.
There are three parts to the cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?
a)
All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
b)
The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.
c)
Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream.
d)
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
73.
This scientist was the first to identify cells and name them:
a)
Hooke
b)
Leeunwenhoek
c)
Schleiden
d)
Virchow
74.
Which is true of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
a)
Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.
b)
Eukaryotic cells do not have nuclei, and prokaryotic cells do have nuclei.
c)
Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, and eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.
d)
Eukaryotic cells are simpler than prokaryotic cells.
75.

Which do BOTH prokaryotes and eukaryotes contain?

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

cell wall

76.

Which does only eukaryotic cells contain?

a)

nucleus

b)

DNA

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosomes

77.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Prokaryotic cell?
a)
unicellular
b)
floating DNA
c)
very small
d)
complex
78.
A fossilized cell is discovered, and evidence suggests it reproduced on its own and had DNA, but a membrane did not enclose its DNA. Which type of organism would this most likely be?
a)
prokaryote
b)
eukaryote
c)
plant cell
d)
animal cell
79.

Bacteria is an example of a(n)

a)

prokaryotic cell.

b)

eukaryotic cell.

80.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
81.

Cytology is the study of

(a)  

82.

Which statement IS a part of the cell theory?

a)

Cells were found by many scientists

b)

Cells come from pre-existing cells

c)

Cells can be observed using a microscope

d)

Cells need energy to reproduce

83.

The scientist who stated that all plants are made of cells was:

a)

Schleiden

b)

Schwann

c)

Hooke

d)

Van Leewenhoek

e)

Virchow

84.

The scientist who looked at pond water in a microscope and called the living things "animalcules"

a)

Schleiden

b)

Schwann

c)

Hooke

d)

Van Leeuwenhoek

e)

Virchow

85.

This scientist stated that all cells come from pre-existing cells:

a)

Schleiden

b)

Schwann

c)

Hooke

d)

Van Leeuwenhoek

e)

Virchow

86.

This scientist stated that all animals are made of cells:

a)

Schleiden

b)

Schwann

c)

Hooke

d)

Van Leeuwenhoek

e)

Virchow

87.

Which of the following organisms is made up of eukaryotic cells?

a)

Plants

b)

Bacteria

c)

Archae

d)

None of the above

88.

Which type of cell has a cell membrane?

a)

Prokaryotic cells

b)

Eukaryotic cells

c)

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

89.

The DNA of these cells is circular and not found within a nucleus.

a)

Prokaryotic cells

b)

Eukaryotic cells

c)

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

90.
what is a cell classified as?
a)
a basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms
b)
a unit based on only plants and animals that are living