Which of the following elements is incorrectly paired with its function in a plant?
1. nitrogen component of nucleic acids, proteins, hormones, coenzymes
2. magnesium component of chlorophyll; activates many enzymes
3. phosphorus component of nucleic acids, phospholipids, ATP, several coenzymes
4. sulfur component of DNA; activates some enzymes
 

Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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In a root nodule, the gene coding for nitrogenase
1.  is inactivated by leghemoglobin.
2. is absent in active bacteroids.

3.  is found in the cells of the pericycle.
4.  is part of the Rhizobium genome
Subtopic:  Nodule formation |
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Match List I with List II:
List I List II
A. Manganese I. Pollen germination
B. Potassium II. Chlorosis in older leaves
C. Magnesium III. Necrosis 
D. Boron IV. Photosynthesis 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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Match List I with List II:
List-I List-II
A. Nitrification I. Azotobacter
B. Denitrification II. Nitrotobacter
C. Free-living nitrogen fixation III. Rhizobium
D. Symbiotic nitrogen fixation IV. Pseudomonas

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. A -III, B - IV, C-II, D - I 
2. A -II, B - I, C-IV, D - III
3. A -II , B - IV, C-I, D - III
4. A -IV , B - II , C-III, D - I   
Subtopic:  Nitrogen Fixation | Nitrogen Metabolism |
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In root nodules of legumes, leg-haemoglobin is important because it:
1.  Facilitates oxygen supply to the root nodule
2.  Protects nitrogenase enzymes from denaturation
3.  Provides energy to the nitrogen fixing bacterium
4.  Acts as a catalyst in transamination
Subtopic:  Nitrogen Fixation | Nodule formation |
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Match  List I with List II 
List I List II
A. Boron I. Splitting of water during photosynthesis
B. Manganese II. Synthesis of auxin
C. Molybdenum III. Component of nitrogenase
D. Zinc IV. Pollen germination 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below 
1. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II 
2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV 
4. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I  
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Which of the following is not a ‘beneficial’ element required by higher plants?
1. Sodium
2. Silicon
3. Cobalt
4. Nickel
Subtopic:  Classification of Nutrients |
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Match each item in COLUMN I with one in COLUMN II and select the correct match from the codes given:
COLUMN I COLUMN II
A Elements that are components of biomolecules P C, H, O, N
B Elements that are components of energy – related chemical compounds Q Mg, P
C Elements that activate or inhibit enzymes R Zn, Mo, Mg
D Elements that can alter the osmotic potential of the soil S K

Codes:
A B C D
1. P Q R S
2. Q R S P
3. R S P Q
4. S R Q P
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Which essential element is important for the opening and closing of stomata in higher plants?
1. Calcium
2. Sodium
3. Potassium
4. Phosphorus
Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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The essential element, Calcium, is required by the higher plants for:
I. Synthesis of cell wall
II. Formation of mitotic spindle
III. Normal functioning of the cell membranes
1. I and II only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. I, II and III
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