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 Questions
CHAPTER-6
enzyme
1. The cellular chemicals which are acted upon by enzymes are known as…………
2. The term enzyme for ferment or catalysing agent of organic origin was coined
by………….
3. The enzymes which function in the inside of the cells are called…………
4. …………… are non-protein organic groups which readily separate from the apo-
enzyme.
5. The non-protein organic groups attached firmly to the apo-enzymes are
called…………
6. Isozyme forming enzymes generally possess a quarternary structure and are
made up of two or more polypeptides called…….
7. The substances receiving the activation energy and hence capable of reacting are
said to reach a state called………
8. The phenomenon of carrying out chemical reactions due to the adsorption of
reactants over the surface of particle is called……..
9. The kind of protein which can enhance the efficiency of a biochemical reaction is
called…………….
10. The substance which stop of slow down the reaction after the formation of
substrate are called…………..
11.A protein molecule has at least 200-300…………linkages.
12.The enzyme which break up protein into amino acid molecules are called
as……………
13.Biochemical reaction are regulated by catalyst called………….
14. The addition of water to a variety of bonds generally resulting in a cleavage of
the substance is caused by…………
15. The group transfer reactions are brought out by……….
16. In modern system of classification of enzymes how many divisions of enzymes
have been recognised?
a)2 b)4 c)6 d)8
17. Synthesis of enzyme is under the control of:
a)Chromosomes b)Ribosomes c)Genes
d)All of these
18. The type of inhibition which is caused by blocking of active sites of enzymes by a
chemical that is similar in structure to the substrate but does not undergo any
change is called:
a)Non-competitive b)Competitive inhibition
c)Feedback inhibition d)Both a & b
19. The type of inhibition which is of permanent nature due to either change in
enzyme conformation or formation of a non-functional complex that is slow to
degrade is called:
a)Irreversible inhibition b)Reversible inhibition
c)Non-competitive inhibition d)competitive inhibition

20. The phenomenon of destruction of tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins or

enzymes is called:
a) saturation b)desaturation c)hydration
d)denaturation
 Answer key
CHAPTER-6
1. The cellular chemicals which are acted upon by enzymes are known as…………
Answer : Substrates.
2. The term enzyme for ferment or catalysing agent of organic origin was coined
by………….
Answer : Willy Kuhne (1878).
3. The enzymes which function in the inside of the cells are called…………
Answer : Endo-enzyme.
4. …………… are non-protein organic groups which readily separate from the apo-
enzyme.
Answer : Coenzymes.
5. The non-protein organic groups attached firmly to the apo-enzymes are
called…………
Answer : Prosthe Group.
6. Isozyme forming enzymes generally possess a quarternary structure and are
made up of two or more polypeptides called…….
Answer : Monomers.
7. The substances receiving the activation energy and hence capable of reacting are
said to reach a state called………
Answer : Transition state.
8. The phenomenon of carrying out chemical reactions due to the adsorption of
reactants over the surface of particle is called……..
Answer : Contact catalysis.
9. The kind of protein which can enhance the efficiency of a biochemical reaction is
called…………….
Answer : enzymes.
10. The substance which stop of slow down the reaction after the formation of
substrate are called…………..
Answer : inhibitors.
11.A protein molecule has at least 200-300…………linkages.
Answer : peptide.
12.The enzyme which break up protein into amino acid molecules are called
as……………
Answer : proteases.
13.Biochemical reaction are regulated by catalyst called………….
Answer : enzymes.
14. The addition of water to a variety of bonds generally resulting in a cleavage of
the substance is caused by…………?
Answer : Hydrolases
15. The group transfer reactions are brought out by……….?
Answer : Transferases.
16. In modern system of classification of enzymes how many divisions of enzymes
have been recognised:
a)2 b)4 c)6 d)8
Answer : 6.
17. Synthesis of enzyme is under the control of :
a)Chromosomes b)Ribosomes c)Genes
d)All of these
Answer : Genes.
18. The type of inhibition which is caused by blocking of active sites of enzymes by a
chemical that is similar in structure to the substrate but does not undergo any
change is called:
a)Non-competitive b)Competitive inhibition
c)Feedback inhibition d)Both a & b
Answer : Competitive inhibition.
19. The type of inhibition which is of permanent nature due to either change in
enzyme conformation or formation of a non-functional complex that is slow to
degrade is called:
a)Irreversible inhibition b)Reversible inhibition
c)Non-competitive inhibition d)competitive inhibition
Answer : Irreversible inhibition.
20. The phenomenon of destruction of tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins or
enzymes is called:
 a) saturation b)desaturation c)hydration
d)denaturation
Answer : Denaturation.
 Questions
CHAPTER-1
Plant water relation
1. Gases diffuse ………. On the basis of their own partial pressure.
2. The first accurate osmometer using semi-permeable membrane pf copper
ferrocyanide was developed by…………
3. The entry of water inside the cell or organ due to osmosis is called………
4. Diffusion does not require any ………… membrane.
5. The force exerted by the cell wall over the protoplast id described as …………
6. A solution having less osmotic pressure is called ……….
7. The central vacuole is filled with a fluid called………..
8. DPD or water potential of a cell is never……….
9. The osmotic pressure is ………… in the upper leaves as compares to lower ones.
10. When the air is fully structured ………. Stops.
11. Light influences …………. To a great extent.
12. The unidirectional movement of molecules, ions or particles of a substance in
mass is called……………..
13. The coming out of water from a cell or an organ under the influence of
concentrated solution is spoken as……………
14. Diffusion can operate in……………
15. ᴪs is……………
16. A solution having more negative O.P. is termed as…………….
17. The dry air of atmosphere has……………
18. The different type of shocks cause the stomata to…………..
19. Guard cells loose water to adjacent…………….
20. In illuminated guard cell osmotic potential becomes………………
 Answer key
CHAPTER-1
1.Gases diffuse ………. On the basis of their own partial pressure.
Answer : Independently.
2. The first accurate osmometer using semi-permeable membrane pf copper
ferrocyanide was developed by…………
Answer : Pfeffer.
3. The entry of water inside the cell or organ due to osmosis is called………
Answer : Endosmosis.
4. Diffusion does not require any ………… membrane.
Answer : Semi-permeable.
5. The force exerted by the cell wall over the protoplast id described as …………
Answer : Wall pressure.
6. A solution having less osmotic pressure is called ……….
Answer : Hypotonic solution.
7. The central vacuole is filled with a fluid called………..
Answer : Cell sap.
8. DPD or water potential of a cell is never……….
Answer : Constant.
9. The osmotic pressure is ………… in the upper leaves as compares to lower ones.
Answer : More.
10. When the air is fully structured ………. Stops.
Answer : Evaporation.
11. Light influences …………. To a great extent.
Answer : Transpiration.
12. The unidirectional movement of molecules, ions or particles of a substance in
mass is called…………
Answer : Mass flow.
13. The coming out of water from a cell or an organ under the influence of
concentrated solution is spoken as………….
Answer : Exosmosis.
14. Diffusion can operate in…….
Answer : all of these (solid , liquid, gases)
15. ᴪs is………….
Answer : Water potential.
16. A solution having more negative O.P. is termed as…………
Answer : Hypertonic.
17. The dry air of atmosphere has………….
Answer : High DPD.
18. The different type of shocks cause the stomata to………….
Answer : Close.
19. Guard cells loose water to adjacent…………...
Answer : Epidermal.
20. In illuminated guard cell osmotic potential becomes…………….
Answer : More negative.
 Questions
CHAPTER-3
Translocation of phloem
1 .The most acceptable theory of ascent of sap is …………….
2. The hydrostatic pressure developed in the roots is called ………… pressure.
3. The…………… pressure of guard cell is responsible for opening of stomata.
4. ………………… is the number of stomata per square mm of leaf surface.
5. Normally the sap in xylem is under ………..and not……………..
6. The relay pump hypothesis for ascent of sap was proposed by…………
7. By using different dyes, ………. demonstrate that water rises in stem through
xylem element.
8. Education of sap from cut end is called is ………….
9. Water rises in stem due to force of imbibition was proposed by……..
10. Huber and Schmidt calculated transport velocity of xylem sap using ………..
11.pH of phloem sap is………………….
11. What is the ultimate cause for the movement of water against gravity in a tree?
12. Name the tissue in plants from which water is transported.
13. Who proposed the theory to explain the ascent of sap.
14. What is the relay pump hypothesis of Godlewski?
15. Name two vital theories for ascent of sap.
16. What is Boehm’s concept for ascent of sap?
17. Give the technical term for loosely arranged cell in sub- stomatal cavity.
18. Who used the pressure bomb technique to measure tension in stems?
19. What are the basic assumptions on which cohesion theory is based?
 Answer key
CHAPTER-3
1 .The most acceptable theory of ascent of sap is …………….
Answer : Cohesion-tension theory.
2. The hydrostatic pressure developed in the roots is called ………… pressure.
Answer : Root.
3. The…………… pressure of guard cell is responsible for opening of stomata.
Answer : Turgor.
4. ………………… is the number of stomata per square mm of leaf surface.
Answer : Stomatal frequency.
5. Normally the sap in xylem is under ………..and not……………..
Answer : Tension & Pressure.
6. The relay pump hypothesis for ascent of sap was proposed by…………
Answer : Godlewski.
7. By using different dyes, ………. demonstrate that water rises in stem through
xylem element.
Answer : Stephen Hales.
8. Education of sap from cut end is called is ………….
Answer : Bleeding.
9. Water rises in stem due to force of imbibition was proposed by……..
Answer : Sachs.
10. Huber and Schmidt calculated transport velocity of xylem sap using ………..
Answer : Tracers.
11.pH of phloem sap is………………….
Answer : Alkaline.
12. What is the ultimate cause for the movement of water against gravity in a tree?
Answer : Transpiration.
13. Name the tissue in plants from which water is transported.
Answer : Xylem.
14. Who proposed the theory to explain the ascent of sap.
Answer : J.C. Bose.
15. What is the relay pump hypothesis of Godlewski?
Answer : water rise in stem due to activity of the cells of medullary rays and xylem
paranchyma.
16. Name two vital theories for ascent of sap.
Answer : relay pump theory and pulsation hypothesis.
17. What is Boehm’s concept for ascent of sap?
Answer :Water rises in stem due to joint force of capillarity and atmospheric
pressure.
18. Give the technical term for loosely arranged cell in sub- stomatal cavity.
Answer : Epithem.
19. Who used the pressure bomb technique to measure tension in stems?
Answer : Schoelander (1965).
20. What are the basic assumptions on which cohesion theory is based?
Answer : continuity of water column and transpiration pull.
 Questions
CHAPTER-2
Mineral nutrition
1. A plant is unable to complete its vegetative or reproductive phase in the absence
of ………….
2. Essential elements are differentiated into………….. and …………….
3. Nitrogen, phosphorus, molybdenum and chlorine are ………….. elements.
4. The etiolated parts generally do not have …………
5. Calcium deficiency causes degeneration of ………..regions.
6. Zinc deficiency results in reduced synthesis of …………..
7. The addition of mineral salts to the soil is described as…………
8. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are called………………elements.
9. The dissolved nutrients from …………..with freely available soil water.
10. Channels are transmembrane proteins that from selective pores for ………… of
ions and molecules.
11. All young parts of the root take part in absorption of ……………..
12. Mineral nutrients are found in soil usually three forms ……………. ,
……………… and ………………….
13. The ratio of internal concentration to the external concentration of anion is
described as……………..
14. Active absorption is accompanied by increase in the rate of respiration .This
increase is called ……………..
15. The rate of respiration increases in direct proportion to ………….. absorbed.
16. Law of minimum was enunciated by:
a) Leibig b)Sachs c)girs d)De Saussure.
17. Some of essential elements are :
a) N,P,K b)C,H,O c)Mn,Cu,Zn d)all of these
18. Which of the following are mocroelements?
a)Magnesium b)Calcium c)Chlorine d)a&b both
19. Which is found to b regulator for certain enzymes present in cytosol?
a) Mn b)Zn c)Ca d)N
20. The immobile elements are:
a)calcium, sulphur b)potassium, magnesium c)zink,nickle
d)nitrogen phosphorus.
 Answer key
CHAPTER-2
1. A plant is unable to complete its vegetative or reproductive phase in the absence
of ………….
Answer : Element.
2. Essential elements are differentiated into………….. and …………….
Answer : Macroelements , microelements.
3. Nitrogen, phosphorus, molybdenum and chlorine are ………….. elements.
Answer :Mobile.
4. The etiolated parts generally do not have …………
Answer : Anthocyanins.
5. Calcium deficiency causes degeneration of ………..regions.
Answer : Meristematic.
6. Zinc deficiency results in reduced synthesis of …………..
Answer : Auxin.
7. The addition of mineral salts to the soil is described as…………
Answer : Dressing.
8. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are called………………elements.
Answer : critical.
9. The dissolved nutrients from …………..with freely available soil water.
Answer : Soil solution.
10. Channels are transmembrane proteins that from selective pores for ………… of
ions and molecules.
Answer : Diffusion.
11. All young parts of the root take part in absorption of ……………..
Answer : Minerals.
12. Mineral nutrients are found in soil usually three forms ……………. ………………
and ………………….
Answer : Dissolved,adsorved,combined.
13. The ratio of internal concentration to the external concentration of anion is
described as……………..
Answer : Absorption ratio.
14. Active absorption is accompanied by increase in the rate of respiration .This
increase is called ……………..
Answer : Salt respiration.
15. The rate of respiration increases in direct proportion to ………….. absorbed.
Answer : Salts.
16. Law of minimum was enunciated by:
a) Leibig b)Sachs c)girs d)De Saussure.
Answer : Leibig
17. Some of essential elements are :
a) N,P,K b)C,H,O c)Mn,Cu,Zn d)all of these
Answer : all of these.
18. Which of the following are mocroelements?
a)Magnesium b)Calcium c)Chlorine d)a&b both
Answer : a&b both.
19. Which is found to b regulator for certain enzymes present in cytosol?
a) Mn b)Zn c)Ca d)N
Answer : Ca.
20. The immobile elements are:
a)calcium, sulphur b)potassium, magnesium c)zink,nickle
d)nitrogen phosphorus.
Answer : Calcium, sulphur.
 Questions
CHAPTER-5
respiration
1. Glycolysis occurs in ……………..
2. Elementary particles take part in synthesis of ………………..
3. A molecule of glucose yields…………… molecules of NADH during glycolysis.
4. NADH transfers its electrons and protons to …………..
5. With oxalic acid as respiratory substrate, the R.Q. shall be …………..
6. Pyruvic acid is changed to acetyl CoA in ……………. Reaction.
7. 6-phosphogluco S. lactone is intermediate of ………… pathway.
8……………. Is the process of respiration which occurs in the absence of Oxygen.
9. During glycolysis ……….. molecules of NADH are formed.
10. Enzymes taking part in glycolysis are located in………….
11. Other name of glycolysis is ………….
12. During respiration, pyruvic acid is formed by the process of …………..
13. The universal hydrogen acceptor is ………..
14. The final electron acceptor in respiration is ………….
15. The enzyme ATP-synthetase is located in……….
16. Krebs cycle is often called :
a) catabolic b)anabolic C)amphibolic
d)parabolic
17.R.Q. of protein is
a)0.7 b)0.9 c)1 d)4
18.Oxidative phosphorylation occurs during:
a) respiration b)photosynthesis c)protein synthesis
d)lipid synthesis
19.which one is produced in anaerobic respiration:
 a)PEP b)Phosphoglyceric acid c)glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate
d)lactic acid
20.Intermediate common in resoiration breakdown of fat ,protein and carbohydrate is
a)Pyruvic acid b)Acytle acid CoA c) Glyceraldehyde 3-
phosphate d)Glucose 6-phosphate
 Answer key
CHAPTER-5
1. Glycolysis occurs in ……………..
Answer : Cytoplasm.
2. Elementary particles take part in synthesis of ………………..
Answer : ATP.
3. A molecule of glucose yields…………… molecules of NADH during glycolysis.
Answer : Two.
4. NADH transfers its electrons and protons to …………..
Answer :FMN.
5. With oxalic acid as respiratory substrate, the R.Q. shall be …………..
Answer : 4.
6. Pyruvic acid is changed to acetyl CoA in ……………. Reaction.
Answer : Link.
7. 6-phosphogluco S. lactone is intermediate of ………… pathway.
Answer : Pentose phosphate.
8……………. Is the process of respiration which occurs in the absence of Oxygen.
Answer : Fermention.
9. During glycolysis ……….. molecules of NADH are formed.
Answer : Two.
10. Enzymes taking part in glycolysis are located in………….
Answer : Cytoplasm.
11. Other name of glycolysis is ………….
Answer :EMP-Pathway.
12. During respiration, pyruvic acid is formed by the process of …………..
Answer : Glycolysis.
13. The universal hydrogen acceptor is ………..

Answer :NAD+.
14. The final electron acceptor in respiration is ………….
Answer : Oxygen.
15. The enzyme ATP-synthetase is located in……….
Answer : Head of F1
16. Krebs cycle is often called :
a) catabolic b)anabolic C)amphibolic
d)parabolic
Answer : amphibolic
17. R.Q. of protein is
a)0.7 b)0.9 c)1 d)4
Answer : 0.9
18. Oxidative phosphorylation occurs during:
a) respiration b)photosynthesis c)protein synthesis
d)lipid synthesis
Answer : respiration .
19. Which one is produced in anaerobic respiration:
a)PEP b)Phosphoglyceric acid c)glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate
d)lactic acid
Answer : lactic acid
20. Intermediate common in resoiration breakdown of fat,protein and carbohydrate is
a)Pyruvic acid b)Acytle acid CoA c) Glyceraldehyde 3-
phosphate d)Glucose 6-phosphate
Answer : Acytle acid CoA
 Questions
CHAPTER-4
Photosynthesis
1. Porphyrin head of chlorophyll contains…………….rings.
2. Cholorophyll a without Mg core is called ……………
3. In C4 plants, Calvin cycle operates in……….cells.
4. The xanthophyll present in brown algae is ………….
5. Red drop of photosynthesis was discovered by………….(1957).
6. OEC was formerly called…………..enzyme.
7. Assimilatory power is used to reduce………….acid.
8. What is full form of CAM?
9. What is full form of PCR?
10. What is full form of RPP?
11. What is full form of ROS?
12. What is full form of FMN?
13. What is full form of PCO?
14. Additional ATP molecules required for synthesis of one hexose sugar in C 4
plants are:
a)four b)six c)nine d)twelve
15. Number of glycine molecules required to liberate one molecule of CO2 in
photorespiration is
a)1 b)2 c)3 d)4
16. First stable product of C4 photosynthesis is:
a)Malic acid b)3-PGA c)phosphoglyceraldehyde
d)PEP
17. Dimorphic chloroplast occurs in
a)CAM plants b) C3 plants c) C4 plants
d)Both b&c
18. Cyclic photophosphorylation produces
a)ATP only b)ATP & O2 c)ATP & NADPH
d)NADPH only
19. Which is a C3 plant?
a)Maize b)Sugarcane c)onion d)wheat
20. Which is involved in photolysis?
a)PS II b)PS I c)Oxidative phosphorylation
d)Dark Assimilation
 Answer key
CHAPTER-4
1. Porphyrin head of chlorophyll contains…………….rings.
Answer : Four pyrrole.
2. Chlorophyll a without Mg core is called ……………
Answer : Phaeophytin.
3. In C4 plants, Calvin cycle operates in……….cells.
Answer : Bundle sheath.
4. The xanthophyll present in brown algae is ………….
Answer : Fucoxanthin.
5. Red drop of photosynthesis was discovered by………….(1957).
Answer : Emerson.
6. OEC was formerly called…………..enzyme.
Answer : 3-phosphoglyceric.
7. Assimilatory power is used to reduce………….acid.
Answer :
8. What is full form of CAM?
Answer : CRASSULACEAN ACID METABOLISM
9. What is full form of PCR?
Answer :PHOTOSYNTHETIC CARBON REDUCTION.
10. What is full form of RPP?
Answer : REDUCTIVE PENTOSE PHOSPHATE.
11. What is full form of ROS?
Answer : REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES.
12. What is full form of FMN?
Answer : FLAVIN MONONUCLEOTIDE.
13. What is full form of PCO?
Answer :PHOTOSYNTHETIC CARBON OXIDATIVE.
14. Additional ATP molecules required for synthesis of one hexose sugar in C 4
plants are:
a)four b)six c)nine d)twelve
Answer : Twelve
15. Number of glycine molecules required to liberate one molecule of CO 2 in
photorespiration is
a)1 b)2 c)3 d)4
Answer : 2
16. First stable product of C4 photosynthesis is:
a)Malic acid b)3-PGA c)phosphoglyceraldehyde
d)PEP
Answer : Malic Acid
17. Dimorphic chloroplast occurs in
a)CAM plants b) C3 plants c) C4 plants
d)Both b&c
Answer : C4 plants
18. Cyclic photophosphorylation produces
a)ATP only b)ATP & O2 c)ATP & NADPH
d)NADPH only
Answer : ATP only
19. Which is a C3 plant?
a)Maize b)Sugarcane c)onion d)wheat
Answer : wheat
20. Which is involved in photolysis?
a)PS II b)PS I c)Oxidative phosphorylation
d)Dark Assimilation
Answer : PS II

Questions
 CHAPTER-7
Nitrogen metabolism
1. The conversion of nitrate into ammonia partly occurs in the cytoplasm and partly in
the …………….
2. The root nodules of leguminous plants possess ………..as a symbiotic nitrogen
fixer.
3.The………….. nodules of Casuarina possess nitrogen fixing bacteria.
4.The ammonia is incorporated in the aspartate by the enzyme……………to form
asparagine.
5.There are nodules in the stem of ……and …………..having nitrogen fixing bacteria.
6.The enzyme nitrate reductase converts………...into……………
7.During assimilation the nitrates are first converted into………….
8.Water logging the poor aeration encourages………….
9.The nitrogenase attacks those compound which posses ………..bonds.
10.The molecular weight of larger components of nitrogenase ranges between………
11. Purifying bacteria convert ………..into…………….
12. The reduction of acetylene to ethylene is catalysed by enzyme…………..
13.Amino acids are formed by the …….of proteins.
14.Urea may be converted into inorganic ammonia in the presence of an
enzyme…………
15. The plants which have highly acidic sap are called…………..
16. A chemosynthetic nitrogen fixing bacterium is………………..
17. Direct amidation takes place in the presence of enzyme glutamine synthetase
which has an activator :
a)Zn b)Mg c)Ca d)K
18.The function of electron donor is carried by:
a)ferredoxin b)hydroxylamine reductase c)transamination
d)transformation
19.Many nitrogen fixers possess an oxygen dependent enzyme:
a)asparagine b)hydrogenase c)ureides d)none
20. Aerobic heterotrophic nitrogen fixing bacterium is :
a)Azotobacter b)Bacillus c)kleb-siella
d)desulphovibrio
 Answer key
CHAPTER-7
1. The conversion of nitrate into ammonia partly occurs in the cytoplasm and partly in
the …………….
Answer : Chloroplast.
2. The root nodules of leguminous plants possess ………..as a symbiotic nitrogen
fixer.
Answer : Rhizobium.
3.The………….. nodules of Casuarina possess nitrogen fixing bacteria.
Answer : Root.
4.The ammonia is incorporated in the aspartate by the enzyme……………to form
asparagine.
Answer : asparagine synthetase.
5.There are nodules in the stem of ……and …………..having nitrogen fixing bacteria.
Answer : Aeschynomene , Sesbania.
6.The enzyme nitrate reductase converts………...into……………
Answer :Nitrate,Ammonia
7.During assimilation the nitrates are first converted into………….
Answer : Nitrites
8.Water logging the poor aeration encourages………….
Answer :Denitrification.
9.The nitrogenase attacks those compound which posses ………..bonds.
Answer : Triple.
10.The molecular weight of larger components of nitrogenase ranges between………
Answer :1,00,000 -3,00,000.
11. Purifying bacteria convert ………..into…………….
Answer :Proteins , Ammonia
12. The reduction of acetylene to ethylene is catalysed by enzyme…………..
Answer : Nitrogenase
13.Amino acids are formed by the …….of proteins.
Answer :Degration
14.Urea may be converted into inorganic ammonia in the presence of an
enzyme…………
Answer : Urease.
15. The plants which have highly acidic sap are called…………..
Answer : ammonium plants
16. A chemosynthetic nitrogen fixing bacterium is………………..
Answer : Desulphovibrio
17. Direct amidation takes place in the presence of enzyme glutamine synthetase
which has an activator :
a)Zn b)Mg c)Ca d)K
Answer :Mg
18.The function of electron donor is carried by:
a)ferredoxin b)hydroxylamine reductase c)transamination
d)transformation
Answer :ferredoxin
19.Many nitrogen fixers possess an oxygen dependent enzyme:
a)asparagine b)hydrogenase c)ureides d)none
Answer :Hydrogenase
20. Aerobic heterotrophic nitrogen fixing bacterium is :
a)Azotobacter b)Bacillus c)kleb-siella
d)desulphovibrio
Answer : Azotobacter
 Questions
CHAPTER-8
Plant growth regulators
1.Cell division and ……are important aspects of growth and development.
2.Term ……….. is applied to indle acetic acid(IAA).
3…………. Of leaves and fruits leads to leaf fall and fruit fall.
4.IBA stands for………..
5. Gibberellins stimulate stem elongation and leaf………
6. In conjunction with auxins,………… stimulate cell division even in non –
meristematic tissues.
7. Ethylene is associated with the process of …………of plant organs.
8.Dormant seeds germinate when………….. is overcome by gibberellins.
9.ABA also acts as ………………. Hormones.
10.Gibberellins induce stem elongation in ……..plants.
11.The movements in Mimosa pudica is an example of ………..change.
12.Under low carbohydrate- nitrogen condition , the plant shows ………..vegetative
growth only.
13According to Cajlachjan, the flowering hormones is perhaps synthesized from
……….hormone.
14. The opening of flower is called ……………
15. The photoperiodism phenomenon was discovered in the cultivar………….
16.The flowering hormone thought to be present in the plant is called ………………
17.A…………. day plant produces flower only when length exceeds the critical value.
18.The long day plants are also called as ……….plants.
19.When two forms of phytochrome interchange , their orientation changes
by……………
20.The phytpchrome exists in two forms ……………and…………..
 Answer key
CHAPTER-8
1.Cell division and ……are important aspects of growth and development.
Answer :Differentation
2.Term ……….. is applied to indle acetic acid(IAA).
Answer :Auxin
3…………. Of leaves and fruits leads to leaf fall and fruit fall.
Answer :Abscission
4.IBA stands for………..
Answer :Indole Butyric Acid.
5. Gibberellins stimulate stem elongation and leaf………
Answer : Expension.
6. In conjunction with auxins,………… stimulate cell division even in non –
meristematic tissues.
Answer : Cytokinins.
7. Ethylene is associated with the process of …………of plant organs.
Answer : Ageing.
8.Dormant seeds germinate when………….. is overcome by gibberellins.
Answer :ABA.
9.ABA also acts as ………………. Hormones.
Answer : Stress.
10.Gibberellins induce stem elongation in ……..plants.
Answer : rosette
11.The movements in Mimosa pudica is an example of ………..change.
Answer : Tugor.
12.Under low carbohydrate- nitrogen condition , the plant shows ………..vegetative
growth only.
Answer : Luxuriant.
13According to Cajlachjan, the flowering hormones is perhaps synthesized from
……….hormone.
Answer : Gibberellin like.
14. The opening of flower is called ……………
Answer : Anthesis.
15. The photoperiodism phenomenon was discovered in the cultivar………….
Answer : Maryland mammoth.
16.The flowering hormone thought to be present in the plant is called ………………
Answer : Florigen.
17.A…………. day plant produces flower only when length exceeds the critical value.
Answer : Long.
18.The long day plants are also called as ……….plants.
Answer : Short Night.
19.When two forms of phytochrome interchange , their orientation changes
by……………
Answer : 900
20.The phytpchrome exists in two forms ……………and…………..
Answer : PR , PFR