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