Plant Physiology

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of plant physiology, including photosynthesis, respiration, water transport, and plant hormones.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Cellular respiration

  3. Protein synthesis

  4. DNA replication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chloroplasts are the primary sites of photosynthesis in plant cells, where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?

  1. Glucose

  2. Oxygen

  3. Carbon dioxide

  4. Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glucose is the primary organic compound produced during photosynthesis, serving as a source of energy for the plant.

What is the process by which plants release energy from organic molecules?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Cellular respiration

  3. Transpiration

  4. Nitrogen fixation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cellular respiration is the process by which plants break down organic molecules, such as glucose, to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Which of the following is a key enzyme involved in glycolysis?

  1. Hexokinase

  2. Rubisco

  3. Cytochrome oxidase

  4. ATP synthase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hexokinase is the enzyme that catalyzes the first step of glycolysis, which is the breakdown of glucose into two molecules of pyruvate.

What is the function of stomata in plant leaves?

  1. Gas exchange

  2. Water absorption

  3. Nutrient transport

  4. Photosynthesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stomata are small pores on plant leaves that allow for the exchange of gases, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen, between the plant and the atmosphere.

Which of the following is a plant hormone that promotes cell elongation?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Abscisic acid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gibberellin is a plant hormone that plays a crucial role in promoting cell elongation, stem growth, and seed germination.

What is the primary function of the xylem in plants?

  1. Water transport

  2. Nutrient transport

  3. Photosynthesis

  4. Hormone transport


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The xylem is a tissue in plants that is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.

Which of the following is a plant hormone that inhibits growth?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Abscisic acid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abscisic acid is a plant hormone that plays a role in inhibiting growth, promoting seed dormancy, and regulating water loss.

What is the process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Respiration

  3. Transpiration

  4. Nitrogen fixation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves, which helps to regulate temperature and transport water and nutrients.

Which of the following is a key enzyme involved in the Calvin cycle?

  1. Hexokinase

  2. Rubisco

  3. Cytochrome oxidase

  4. ATP synthase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rubisco is the enzyme that catalyzes the fixation of carbon dioxide into organic compounds during the Calvin cycle, a key step in photosynthesis.

What is the role of guard cells in stomata?

  1. Opening and closing stomata

  2. Photosynthesis

  3. Water transport

  4. Nutrient transport


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guard cells are specialized cells that surround stomata and control their opening and closing, regulating gas exchange in the plant.

Which of the following is a plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening?

  1. Auxin

  2. Gibberellin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Ethylene


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethylene is a plant hormone that plays a role in promoting fruit ripening, senescence, and abscission.

What is the function of the phloem in plants?

  1. Water transport

  2. Nutrient transport

  3. Photosynthesis

  4. Hormone transport


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The phloem is a tissue in plants that is responsible for transporting nutrients, such as sugars and amino acids, from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Which of the following is a key enzyme involved in the Krebs cycle?

  1. Hexokinase

  2. Rubisco

  3. Cytochrome oxidase

  4. Succinate dehydrogenase


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Succinate dehydrogenase is the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of succinate to fumarate in the Krebs cycle, a key step in cellular respiration.

What is the process by which plants convert nitrogen gas into a usable form?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Respiration

  3. Nitrogen fixation

  4. Transpiration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which plants convert nitrogen gas into a usable form, such as ammonia or nitrate, which is essential for plant growth.

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