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Questions Related to transport in the xylem of plants

Active transport of molecules take placeĀ 

  1. Along the concentration gradient

  2. Along the electric gradient

  3. Along the pressure gradient

  4. Against the concentration gradient


Correct Option: A

Enzyme catalysed reactions can be inhibited by

  1. $Mg^{2+}$

  2. $Cu^{2+}$

  3. $Hg^{2+}$

  4. $Zn^{2+}$


Correct Option: C

Plants obtain mineral nutrients from.

  1. Rocks

  2. Breakdown products of rocks

  3. Soil

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

Match List I(Element) with List II(Process) and select the correct answer.

List I List II
a. Molybdenum $1$. Photosynthesis
b. Manganese $2$. Respiration
c. sulphur $3$. Nitrate reduction
d. Calcium $4$. Cell division
$5$. Protein synthesis
  1. A-$5$, B-$2$, C-$3$, D-$1$

  2. A-$3$, B-$1$, C-$5$, D-$4$

  3. A-$2$, B-$1$, C-$4$, D-$5$

  4. A-$3$, B-$2$, C-$4$, D-$5$


Correct Option: A

Mushroom is referred to as a vegetable meat because it _________________.

  1. Contains proteins

  2. Contains vitamins and carbohydrates

  3. Contains folic acid and amino acids

  4. Is rich in proteins and minerals


Correct Option: A

Plants detoxify heavy metals by means of.

  1. Allelopectins

  2. Abscisic acid

  3. Phytolexins

  4. Phytochelatins


Correct Option: D