A4 QB-MC Ch09 Nutrition and Gas Exchange in Plants

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QB-MC Ch09 Nutrition and gas


exchange in plants
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Which of the following correctly describe(s) the direction(s) of the net flow of
oxygen in a plant during the daytime?
(1) from the atmosphere into the air spaces of the leaves
(2) from the spongy mesophyll cells to the air spaces of the leaves
(3) from the atmosphere into the epidermal cells of the roots
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

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Which of the following combinations of the features of the leaves of terrestrial


plants and their adaptations for gas exchange is not correct?
Feature Adaptation
A broad and flat provides a large surface area
B moist surface of the mesophyll cells allows gases to dissolve in the
moisture
C epidermis not covered by cuticle allows gases to diffuse freely
D many stomata allows gases to pass into and out of
the leaves freely

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Peter discovered that the leaves of his tomato plant turned yellow. Which of the
following is the most possible cause of this?

A deficiency of nitrogen gas in the atmosphere


B deficiency of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C deficiency of phosphate in the soil
D deficiency of magnesium ions in the soil

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Which of the following statements describe(s) the symptom(s) of potassium


deficiency in plants?
(1) The growth rate of the plants is reduced.
(2) Yellow leaves appear.
(3) Leaves curl up.

A (2) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1) and (3) only

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At the compensation point, a plant has no net uptake or release of carbon
dioxide. It is because

A the rate of photosynthesis is higher than the rate of respiration.


B the rate of photosynthesis is equal to the rate of respiration.
C the rate of photosynthesis is lower than the rate of respiration.
D carbon dioxide concentration limits the rate of photosynthesis.

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If a student places a bag of potassium hydroxide pellets above the indicator in


tube Y, the colour of the hydrogencarbonate indicator will remain red after 5
hours. Which of the following accounts for this?

A Photosynthesis stops due to a lack of carbon dioxide in the tube.


B The potassium hydroxide pellets absorb the carbon dioxide released from
the leaf.
C The leaf stops respiring because all the oxygen in the tube is used up.
D The leaf uses up the carbon dioxide in the tube for photosynthesis.

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Which of the following statements about the graph is correct?

A At point W, only photosynthesis occurs.


B At point X, photosynthesis occurs at a faster rate than respiration.
C At point Y, no exchange of gases occurs.
D At point Z, photosynthesis occurs at a faster rate than respiration.

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When do respiration and photosynthesis take place in plants?


Respiration Photosynthesis
A in the daytime only in the daytime only
B at night only in the daytime only
C all the time in the daytime only
D all the time all the time

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The diagram below shows four test tubes (W, X, Y and Z) which were placed at

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Which of the following correctly states the sites where gas exchange takes place
in a woody plant?
Root Stem Leaf

A stomata epidermis stomata


B lenticels stomata epidermis
C epidermis lenticels stomata
D epidermis stomata lenticels

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Which of the following is the carbon source for the synthesis of carbohydrates in
plants?
A water
B sunlight
C carbon dioxide
D minerals

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In nature, plants obtain minerals mainly from


A the air.
B the rain.
C chemical fertilizers.
D the soil.

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Which of the following statements about different structures of the leaf is/are
correct?
(1) S reduces water loss of the leaf.
(2) V can only be found in the lower epidermis of the leaf only.
(3) U releases oxygen at noon.
A (1) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

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The diagram below shows a surface of the leaf.
X is equivalent to structure
A S.
B T.
C U.
D V.

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Which of the following is not a major element that plants need for healthy
growth?
A copper
B nitrogen
C magnesium
D potassium

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Which of the following is exhibited by the plants that are deficient in nitrogen?

A falling of leaves
B yellowing of leaves
C holes on leaves
D rapid growth of leaves

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In plants, magnesium is essential for the synthesis of


A cuticle.
B chlorophyll.
C glucose.
D starch.

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Flowering plants take in and release gases mainly through

A the lenticels of the stems.


B the stomata of the stems.

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C the cuticle of the leaves.
D the stomata of the leaves.

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Green plants use light energy to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide
And water by photosynthesis. Which of the following is their mode of nutrition?

A heterotrophic nutrition
B autotrophic nutrition
C holozoic nutrition
D saprophytic nutrition

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Plants absorb minerals in the form of
A elements.
B particles.
C ions.
D molecules.

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Plants do not obtain ions of which of the following elements from the soil?
A nitrogen
B carbon
C magnesium
D iron

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Which of the following elements are not needed for healthy growth of plants?

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A cobalt and sulphur
B potassium and calcium
C nitrogen and copper
D mercury and cadmium

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Nitrogen is mainly obtained by the plants in the form of

A nitrogen gas.
B nitrite.
C nitrate and ammonium ion.
D nitrate and nitrogen gas.

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Which of the following is not a trace element that is needed by the plants for
healthy growth?

A copper
B potassium
C cobalt
D zinc

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