Chapter Mixed Board Test

25 MCQs • Complete Chapter 9 revision covering mineral nutrition, transport, transpiration, water and food transport, gaseous exchange, excretion, and osmotic adjustments.

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    Which mineral is a component of chlorophyll and activates many enzymes?

    • AMagnesium
    • BIron
    • CPotassium
    • DBoron
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    Answer: A

    The chapter states that magnesium is a component of chlorophyll and activates many enzymes.

  2. Question 2

    Which nutrient is a component of proteins chlorophyll and enzymes?

    • ANitrogen
    • BCalcium
    • CChlorine
    • DNickel
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    Answer: A

    Nitrogen is a component of proteins, chlorophyll and enzymes.

  3. Question 3

    Which tissue is responsible for transporting water and salts?

    • AXylem
    • BPhloem
    • CCortex
    • DPericycle
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    Answer: A

    Xylem is responsible for the transport of water and salts.

  4. Question 4

    Which tissue is responsible for transporting food?

    • APhloem
    • BXylem
    • CEpidermis
    • DEndodermis
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    Answer: A

    Phloem is responsible for the transport of food.

  5. Question 5

    What are root hairs?

    • AHair-like extensions of epidermal cells
    • BExtensions of xylem
    • CExtensions of phloem
    • DParts of the pericycle
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    Answer: A

    Root hairs are tiny hair-like extensions of epidermal cells.

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