Plant Physiology MCQs-8

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1. What is the primary adaptive purpose of stomatal closure in plants during the onset of drought condition ________

 Absorb more nutrients

 Minimize water losses

 Increase photosynthesis

 Increase water loss

2. The ability of plants to survive and grow under stress conditions is called _________

 Stress prevention

 Stress sensitivity

 Stress elimination

 Stress tolerance

3. In plant ecology, the term “xerophytes” refers to species that are morphologically and physiologically adapted to survive in _________

 Extremely cold tundra or alpine zones with low temperatures

 Saline soils with high concentrations of soluble salts

 Habitats with limited water availability, such as deserts or arid regions

 Aquatic environments with submerged or floating roots

4. Which of the following organic compounds is commonly accumulated in plant cells as a compatible solute to facilitate osmotic adjustment and protect cellular structures during drought stress?

 Lignin

 Cellulose

 Proline

 Starch

5. Drought stress in plants referes to __________

 Too much water in soil

 High humidity conditions

 Flooding of fields

 Lack of sufficient water to meet plant growth requirement

6. When plants avoid stress by completing their life cycle quickly, it is called ________

 Stress resistance

 Stress tolerance

 Stress adaptation

 Stress escape

7. Stomata are small openings on leaves that _________

 Store food

 Absorb minerals

 Allow gas exchange and water loss

 Produce flowers

8. Which of these is an example of abiotic stress?

 Insect damage

 Virus infection

 Drought

 Fungal attack

9. The raw materials for photosynthesis are _________-

 Nitrogen and oxygen

 Carbon dioxide and water

 Water and starch

 Oxygen and glucose

10. What is plant stress?

 Only diseases affecting plants

 Conditions that help plants grow faster

 Unfavorable conditions that harm plant growth and development

 Normal weather condition

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Plant Physiology MCQs

Plant physiology is the branch of botany focused on how plants function at cellular, biochemical, and organismal levels. It investigates crucial processes—photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, respiration, hormone action, and water transport—essential for plant growth, development, and environmental adaptation.

Key areas within the study of plant physiology include

1. Photosynthesis
2. Respiration
3. Transpiration
4. Water and mineral uptake
5. Transport (xylem and phloem)
6. Growth and development
7. Hormonal regulation
8. Nutrient assimilation
9. Stress physiology
10. Reproductive physiology

Photosynthesis: Plants capture light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose for energy,.
Water and Nutrient Transport: The xylem moves water upward from roots, while phloem transports nutrients throughout the plant.
Growth and Development: Study of how phytohormones regulate growth, seed germination, and response to environmental stressors like heat or drought.
Environmental Physiology: Understanding how plants adapt to their environment, such as managing water loss through stomatal closing

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