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The potential energy of water is referred as
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Correct option: A
Water potential
Option A is correct because water potential is defined as the potential energy of water per unit volume, representing its ability to do work.
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During Na+−K+{Na}^{+}-{K}^{+} pump:
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Correct option: A
3Na+3 {Na}^{+} and 2K+2 {K}^{+} are transported
Option A is correct because the Na+−K+{Na}^{+}-{K}^{+} pump actively transports 3 Na+{Na}^{+} ions out of the cell and 2 K+{K}^{+} ions into the cell.
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If two solutions have the same osmoregularity, they are said to be
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Correct option: C
Isotonic
Option C (Isotonic) is correct because isotonic solutions have the same osmolality, meaning they have the same solute concentration and water potential.
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Which of the following is responsible for the transport of water and minerals from roots to stems, leaves, flowers and fruits in rooted plants?
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Correct option: A
Xylem
Option A (Xylem) is correct because xylem is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.
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In plasmolysed cell, the space between nucleus and plasma membrane is occupied by
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Correct option: B
Hypertonic solution
Option B (Hypertonic solution) is correct because in a plasmolysed cell, the cell membrane shrinks away from the cell wall due to water loss into the hypertonic solution surrounding the cell.
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Water channels are made up of how many different types of aquaporins?
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Correct option: A
Eight
Option A (Eight) is correct because water channels are made up of eight different types of aquaporins.
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Choose correct statements regarding the flow of sap in xylem?
I. Flow is driven by higher concentration of sugar in the vessel elements
II. Flow from root to twigs and leaves would be reduced if leaves are removed
III. In the morning, sap begins to flow first in the twig then in trunk
IV. Rapid flow of water put tissues under pressure much more than atmospheric pressure
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Correct option: B
II and III
Option B (II and III) is correct because sap flow is influenced by leaf presence and starts in twigs before the trunk.
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In apoplast path way, water moves exclusively through the?
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Correct option: D
Both 2 and 3
Option D (Both 2 and 3) is correct because in the apoplast pathway, water moves through the cell walls and intercellular spaces, bypassing the cell membrane.
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What are the location of casparian strips-which interrupts the movement of water inside a root?
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Correct option: A
Endodermis
Option A (Endodermis) is correct because the Casparian strip is located in the cell walls of the endodermal cells in the root.
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In plants; which of the following are/is translocated through phloem?
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because phloem translocates hormones, amino acids, and sugars throughout the plant.
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Which of the following is not correct regarding carrier molecules, involved in facilitated diffusion?
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Correct option: A
They are responsible to concentrate solute molecules on the side of membrane
Option A (They are responsible to concentrate solute molecules on the side of membrane) is correct because facilitated diffusion does not concentrate solutes; it only helps them move down their concentration gradient.
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below
I. A dry live seed still contains water
II. A mature maize plant absorbs about 3 L water per day
III. A mustard plant take up water equal to its weight in about five hours
IV. Water is not considered as the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity
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Correct option: C
I, II and III
Option C (I, II and III) is correct because statements I, II, and III are factually correct regarding water content in seeds and water absorption by plants. Statement IV is incorrect.
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Cell wall present in water conducting tissues, represented by swollen nodules, is known as
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Correct option: A
Tertiary wall
Option A (Tertiary wall) is correct because the tertiary cell wall, found in some water-conducting tissues like xylem, often contains swollen nodules or other structural modifications.
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A boy is studying transport of a certain type of molecules into cell. He finds that transport slows down when the cells are poisoned with a chemical that inhibits energy production. Under normal circumstances, the molecules studied by the boy is probably transported by.
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Correct option: C
Active transport
Option C (Active transport) is correct because active transport requires energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient, which explains the slowdown when energy production is inhibited.
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Water will move from a region of higher water potential to a region of
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because water moves from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential, less chemical potential, and less free energy, as these terms are related.
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Which one of the following denotes the water potential of the mesophyll cell in wilted condition?
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Correct option: A
Equal to the value of osmotic potential
Option A (Equal to the value of osmotic potential) is correct because in a wilted cell, turgor pressure is zero, making water potential equal to osmotic potential.
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Select the correct events leading to the opening of the stomata. I.Decline in guard cell solutes.
II.Lowering of osmotic potential of guard cells. III.Rise in potassium levels in guard cells.
IV.Movement of water from neighbouring cells into guard cells. V.Guard cells becoming flaccid
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Correct option: B
II, III and IV
Option B is correct because the opening of stomata involves a decrease in osmotic potential, an increase in potassium levels, and the movement of water into the guard cells.
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A soil sample is found to have 25% of its volume occupied by soil water. Of this, 10% is hygroscopic water and the remaining is capillary water. What is the field capacity of this soil?
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Correct option: C
0.25
Option C (0.25) is correct because field capacity refers to the total amount of water the soil can hold against gravity, which is 25% in this case.
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Three dicot leaves A, B and C are collected. Lower surface of A, upper surface of B and both surfaces of C are coated with was. Which wilt first?
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Correct option: B
B
Option B (B) is correct because the upper surface of dicot leaves typically has fewer stomata, so coating it with wax will most effectively reduce transpiration and cause wilting first.
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Ascent of sap in plants was demonstrated by
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Correct option: A
Girdling experiment
Option A is correct because the girdling experiment demonstrates the ascent of sap by showing that removing the bark disrupts the downward movement of photosynthates, leading to swelling above the girdle.
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When a cell is plasmolysed, it becomes
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Correct option: A
Flaccid and its TP becomes zero
Option A (Flaccid and its TP becomes zero) is correct because plasmolysis causes the cell to lose water, becoming flaccid, and the turgor pressure drops to zero.
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Diffusion pressure deficit is also called
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Suction pressure
Option A is correct because diffusion pressure deficit (DPD) is also known as suction pressure, representing the water absorption capacity of a cell or solution.
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Arrange the events of opening stomata in correct sequence and choose the correct option accordingly I. Lowering of osmotic potential of guard cells II. Decline in guard cell solute III. Rise of potassium ion level in guard cells IV. Guard cells absorb water from neighbouring epidermal cells V. Guard cells become flaccid VI. Guard cells swells and make a pore between them
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Correct option: D
III, I, IV, VI, II, V
Option D (III, I, IV, VI, II, V) is correct because it represents the correct sequence of events leading to stomatal opening.
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Which one of the following is not related to guttation?
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Correct option: C
Water is given out during daytime
Option C (Water is given out during daytime) is correct because guttation typically occurs during the night or early morning when transpiration is low and humidity is high.
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Drough avoiding plants are
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Correct option: C
Succulents
Option C (Succulents) is correct because succulents are drought-avoiding plants that store water in their tissues.
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Long distance transport of substances is called
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Correct option: D
Translocation
Option D (Translocation) is correct because translocation specifically refers to the long-distance transport of substances within a plant.
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Which one of the following acts as a barrier in a apoplastic pathway?
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Correct option: C
Casparian strips
Option C (Casparian strips) is correct because the Casparian strip, located in the endodermis, is impermeable to water and ions, forcing them to enter the symplast.
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Cell A and Cell B are adjacent plant cells. In cell A, ψs=−20{\psi _s} = - 20 bars and ψp=8{\psi _p} = 8 bars. In cell B, ψs=−12{\psi _s} = - 12 bars and ψp=2{\psi _p} = 2 bars. Then
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Correct option: C
Water moves from cell B to cell A
Option C (Water moves from cell B to cell A) is correct because water moves from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential.
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Water potential of a solution is?
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Correct option: D
Negative
Option D is correct because the water potential of a solution is always negative due to the presence of solutes, which lower the water potential compared to pure water.
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Diffusion, a process occur(s) along the concentration gradient is actively involved in
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because diffusion is actively involved in transpiration, respiration, and photosynthesis.
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