Plant Physiology MCQs-9

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1. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) help plants by ___________

 Protecting other proteins from damage

 Closing stomata permanently

 Increasing temperature

 Reducing water content

2. In plant science, the “permanent wilting point” (PWP) is defined as the specific soil moisture content at which _____________

 A plant has completed its reproductive cycle and initiates senescence

 A plant begins to show signs of wilting during the hottest part of the day

 Plants can no longer extract enough water to recover turgor, even if placed in a saturated atmosphere overnight

 The soil pores are filled with water, creating anaerobic conditions

3. The gas released during photosynthesis is _________

 Nitrogen

 Oxygen

 Hydrogen

 Carbon dioxide

4. ___________ is the enzyme responsible for carbon fixation

 Catalase

 Amylase

 RuBisCO

 Protease

5. A waxy layer on leaves called cuticle helps to _________

 Reduce water loss

 Increase nutrient uptake

 Increase water loss

 Absorb more light

6. Which of the following structural features is a characteristic adaptation of xerophytic plants to conserve water in arid environments?

 Numerous stomata on the upper leaf surface to maximize gas exchange

 An extensive, fibrous root system concentrated in the topsoil

 Succulent stems or leaves specialized for parenchymatous water storage

 Broad, thin lamina (leaf blades) to maximize light interception

7. Which of these is an example of biotic stress?

 Flooding

 High temperature

 Bacterial disease

 Soil salinity

8. Which cell in the mature embryo sac undergoes fusion with one sperm cell to form the diploid zygote?

 Synergids

 Antipodal cells

 Egg cell

 Central cell

9. Double fertilization, a unique reproductive process in angiosperms, involves two separate sperm cells fusing with two different female gametophyte cells. This event simultaneously produces ________

 Two endosperms

 Embryo and perisperm

 Zygote and endosperm

 Two embryos

10. The primary physiological process by which plants lose water vapor to the atmosphere through specialized pores in their leaves is known as____________

 Respiration

 Photosynthesis

 Transpiration

 Absorption

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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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