Mineral nutrition - macro and micronutrients, deficiency symptoms, nitrogen metabolism - One Line Questions

1. Which of the following is a function of Copper (Cu) in plants? Activation of enzymes involved in photosynthesis and respiration
2. Potassium (K+) is absorbed by plants primarily through: Active transport
3. Which of the following is NOT a primary role of Potassium (K) in plants? Protein synthesis
4. The 'whip-tail' effect, characterized by malformed or absent leaves, is a deficiency symptom of: Molybdenum
5. Necrosis, the death of plant tissue, is often a symptom of deficiency in which nutrient? Calcium
6. Wilting in plants, even in moist soil, can be a symptom of a deficiency in: Calcium
7. Which mineral nutrient is crucial for maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells and opening/closing of stomata? Potassium
8. Stunted growth and delayed flowering are common symptoms of deficiency in: Phosphorus
9. Which element is involved in osmoregulation and maintaining cell turgor? Potassium
10. Nitrogen is a constituent of: Proteins and nucleic acids
11. A deficiency in Magnesium (Mg) directly impacts which process? Photosynthesis
12. Which micronutrient plays a crucial role in nitrogen metabolism and is a component of nitrate reductase and nitrogenase enzymes? Molybdenum
13. Which of the following is a function of Boron (B) in plants? Cell wall synthesis and membrane function
14. Which enzyme is responsible for the assimilation of ammonia into organic compounds, forming glutamine? Glutamine synthetase
15. A deficiency in Iron (Fe) leads to chlorosis, where the interveinal areas turn yellow, while the veins remain green. This phenomenon is known as: Interveinal chlorosis
16. Which micronutrient is essential for the synthesis of chlorophyll and is also involved in enzyme activation? Magnesium
17. The 'little leaf' or 'rosette' symptom is characteristic of a deficiency in: Zinc
18. Which element is a component of plastocyanin and is involved in electron transport during photosynthesis? Copper
19. Which element is a component of the enzyme aconitase and is involved in the Krebs cycle? Iron
20. Which element is essential for the formation of the middle lamella in plant cell walls? Calcium
21. Which element is involved in the photolysis of water during photosynthesis? Manganese
22. Which micronutrient is required for the synthesis of auxin? Zinc
23. Interveinal chlorosis in young leaves is a classic symptom of deficiency in: Iron
24. Which micronutrient is essential for the activity of carboxylase and superoxide dismutase enzymes? Zinc
25. Which element is a component of ferredoxin and cytochromes, involved in electron transport? Iron
26. The deficiency symptom of 'marsh spot' in peas is associated with a lack of: Manganese
27. Essential elements that are required in relatively larger amounts for plant growth are called: Macronutrients
28. Which of the following is considered a macronutrient essential for plant growth? Phosphorus
29. The enzyme nitrogenase, responsible for biological nitrogen fixation, contains which micronutrient as a cofactor? Molybdenum
30. Which of the following is a source of atmospheric nitrogen that plants can directly utilize? Nitrate (NO3-)
31. Plants absorb Nitrogen primarily as: Ammonium ions (NH4+) and nitrate ions (NO3-)
32. The conversion of ammonia to glutamine, a key step in nitrogen assimilation, is catalyzed by the enzyme: Glutamine synthetase
33. The conversion of nitrite (NO2-) to nitrate (NO3-) is carried out by the enzyme: Nitrite reductase
34. The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3) is called: Nitrogen fixation
35. The process by which soil microorganisms convert organic nitrogen into ammonium ions is called: Ammonification
36. Which element is a component of all organic compounds and is the most abundant element in plant cells by dry weight? Carbon
37. Which of the following is a micronutrient? Zinc
38. Which element is involved in the synthesis of essential amino acids like cysteine and methionine? Sulfur
39. A deficiency in Sulfur (S) can cause symptoms similar to those of: Nitrogen deficiency
40. Which enzyme is involved in the reduction of nitrate to nitrite during nitrogen assimilation? Nitrate reductase
41. A deficiency in Boron (B) can lead to impaired: Pollen germination and tube growth
42. Chlorosis, a yellowing of leaves, is a common deficiency symptom associated with which mineral nutrient? Magnesium
43. Which of the following is NOT considered an essential element for plant growth? Sodium
44. Deficiency of Calcium (Ca) often manifests as poor development of: Roots and shoots
45. A deficiency of Manganese (Mn) can cause: Yellowing of young leaves
46. Plants absorb most mineral nutrients from the soil in the form of: Dissolved ions
47. Sulfur (S) is a component of which important organic molecules in plants? Amino acids (like cysteine and methionine) and vitamins
48. A deficiency of Phosphorus (P) in plants typically leads to:
49. Which of the following is a macronutrient that plays a role in energy transfer (ATP synthesis) and nucleic acid formation? Phosphorus
50. The deficiency of Chlorine (Cl-) can lead to: Wilting of leaves