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Nutrition and Transport in Plants and Animals

The document contains daily practice problems related to various biological topics, including nutrition in plants and animals, transport, excretion, and respiration. It includes objective and subjective questions designed to test knowledge and understanding of these subjects. Each section features multiple-choice questions, very short answer questions, and long answer questions to facilitate comprehensive learning.

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Nutrition and Transport in Plants and Animals

The document contains daily practice problems related to various biological topics, including nutrition in plants and animals, transport, excretion, and respiration. It includes objective and subjective questions designed to test knowledge and understanding of these subjects. Each section features multiple-choice questions, very short answer questions, and long answer questions to facilitate comprehensive learning.

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DAILY PRACTIVE PROBMES # 1 – Nutrition in plants

OBJECTIVE QUESTION

1. The raw materials for photosynthesis are


(A) CO2 & O2 (B) sunlight and CO2 (C) water and chlorophyll (D) CO2 and water.
2. Most of the photosynthesis (80%) which takes place on this earth is carried out by
(A) green plants on land (B) algae present in fresh water
(C) algae found in ocean (D) algae present in ocean and fresh water sources.
3. Which of the following ahs no digestive enzyme ?
(A) Saliva (B) Bile (C) Gastric juice (D) Intestinal juice
4. Plants are green in colour because
(A) they absorb green light only (B) they reflect green light
(C) they absorb green light but reflect all other lights (D) none of the above are correct.
5. Full name of N ADP is
(A) Nicotinamide dinucleotide phosphate (B) Nicotine adenine dinuceotide
phosphate
(C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (D) None of the above
6. Wavelength of visible light is
(A) 200 - 400 nm (B) 400 - 700 nm (C) 700 - 900 nm (D) 100 - 200 nm
7. The presence of sugar in onion leaves can be tested with
(A) iodine (B) copper sulphate solution
(C) lime water (D) benedict’s solution
8. Chemical reaction takes place during dark reaction of photosynthesis is
(A) photolysis (B) hydrolysis
(C) carbon dioxide is bonded with RUBP (D) nitrogen fixation
9. Dark reaction and light reaction of photosynthesis takes place in
(A) stroma and grana of chloroplast respectively (B) grana and stroma of chloroplast
respectively
(C) grana only (D) stroma only
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS


1. Define photosynthesis ?
2. Name the different modes of nutrition and classify them with one example of each ?
3. Name the site of light and dark reaction of photosynthesis ?
4. Is green light most or least useful in photosynthesis and why ?

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS


4. Explain how water and temperature influence the rate of photosynthesis ?
5. Describe the structure and role of chloroplast along with a well labelled diagram ?
6. Describe the mechanism of photosynthesis ?
7. Explain the process of ‘Photosynthesis’ in plants. List four factor which influence this process
and describe how each of them affects the rate of the photosynthesis.
8. Explain the following aspects of photosynthesis in plants :
(i) The role of chlorophyll
(ii) Dark reaction
(iii) Product and by product.
DAILY PRACTICE PROBLESMS # 2– Nutrition in Animals
OBJECTIVE QUSTIONS

1. Compensation point refers to the intensity of light at which


(A) Rate of respiration = rate of photosynthesis (B) Rate of respiration > rate of
photosynthesis
(C) Rate of respiration < Rate of photosynthesis (D) None of the above is correct
2. Among the following which is a parasitic plant ?
(A) Plasmodium (B) Cuscuta (C) Amoeba (D) Rhizobium
3. The nutrition in mucor is
(A) parasitic (B) autotrophic (C) saprophytic (D) holozoic
4. In amoeba the digestion is intracellular because
(A) amoeba is unicellular (B) amoeba is multicellular
(C) amoeba is found is pond (D) amoeba is microscopic animal
5. Digestion of food in human starts from
(A) duodenum (B) small intestine (C) mouth (D) large intestine
6. The digestion of food is completed in the
(A) ileum (B) duodenum (C) stomach (D) large intestine
7. The most important function of villi in the small intestine is
(A) to provide strength to the intestine
(B) to provide space for capillaries and lacteals
(C) to provide increased surface area for absorption of digested food
(D) to provide habitat for bacteria
8. Which of the following sections does not contain enzymes ?
(A) Bile (B) Pancreatic juice (C) Intestinal juice (D) Saliva
9. Chewing is an example of
(A) chemical digestion (B) mechanical digestion(C) involuntary action (D) hydrolysis
10. The final product of digestion of carbohydrates and proteins are
(A) glycerol and amino acid respectively (B) glucose and amino acids respectively
(C) amino acids and glycerol respectively (D) amino acids and glucose respectively
11. The path taken by food material after ingestion is represented by

(A) Mouth Pharynx Oesophagus Stomach

(B) Mouth Pharynx Oesophagus Small Intestine

(C) Mouth Oesophagus Stomach Pharynx

(D) Oesophagus Mouth Pharynx Stomach


SUBEJCTIVE QUESTIONS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Name the different steps involved in digestive process.
3. Give the importance of bile during digestion process, also write from where it is secreted, what
is its site of action?
4. What is peristalsis?
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
5. Draw a well labelled diagram of human alimentary canal. Mention the functions of pancreas
in digestion.
6. Describe the digestion of the amoeba with the help of diagram?
7. Explain how does the major nutrients in chapatti eaten by you in your food get digested and
finally absorbed by the alimentary canal?
8. Mention the role of the following: HCl, Tongue, Pepsin, Trypsin, Lipase and amylase
9. Draw the diagram of the villi. Explain the structure and location of the villi and its function

DAILY PRACTIVE PROBLES # 3 Transport

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. Osmosis is the movement of :


(A) solute particles from higher concentration to lower concentration
(B) solvent particles from higher water potential to lower water potential through a semi
permeable membrane
(C) solute particles from higher concentration to lower concentration through a
semipermeable membrane
(D) solvent particles from lower water potential to higher water potential.
2. The ultimate cause for the movement of water against the gravity in a tree is
(A) osmosis (B) transpiration (C) imbibitions (D) photosynthesis
3. Which one of the following is connected with transport of water in plants ?
(A) Phloem (B) Xylem (C) Epidermis (D) Cambium
4. Which of the following contributes most to transport of water from the ground to the leaves of
a tall tree ?
(A) Breakdown of ATP (B) Capillary rise of water is xylem
(C) Cohesion of water and transpiration pull (D) Root pressure.
5. The process of transpiration in plants helps in
(A) opening of stomata (B) absorption of CO2 from atmosphere
(C) upward conduction of water and minerals (D) absorption of O2 from atmosphere
6. Opening and closing of stomata is due to
(A) pressure of gases inside the leaves (B) changes of turgor pressure in guard cells
(C) effect of hormones (D) their genetic constitution
7. The carbohydrates synthesized in the leaves are transported through sieve tubes most
commonly in the form of
(A) glucose (B) starch (C) sucrose (D) cellulose
8. In a closed circulatory system, blood is completely enclosed with in
(A) sinuses (B) vessels (C) heart (D) skeleton
9. An artery is a vessel that carries blood
(A) with high concentration of oxygen (B) with high concentration of CO2
(C) away from the heart (D) both A & C
10. Values are found in veins to check the backflow of blood flowing under
(A) low pressure (B) high pressure (C) no pressure (D)
atmospheric pressure.
11. Which of the following is used in measuring transpiration ?
(A) Potometer (B) Cobalt chloride paper (C) Barometer (D) None of the above
12. A mature human erythrocyte has the typical characteristic of
(A) a eukaryotic cell (B) a prokaryotic cell
(C) both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell (D) neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic cell
13. Removal of calcium from freshly collected blood will
(A) result in clotting (B) prevent clotting
(C) prevent oxidation of hemoglobin (D) cause hemolysis

SUBEJCTIVE QUESTIONS

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS


1. What is the name of the instrument used to measure the blood pressure? What is normal BP?

2. Distinguish between Single and Double circulation.

3. How does gases is transported in blood? What is respiratory pigment?

4. Distinguish between blood and lynph.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS


5. Explain the composition of blood. Also give functions of all it’s components.

6. Explain Ascent of Sap. Mention the factors which affect it?

7. Comment upon :

(i) Translocation in plants (ii) Excretion in plants

8. Write a note on Doble circulation.

9. Why is it essential to match the blood groups of the ‘donor’ and the ‘receiver’ persons before

arranging transfusion of blood ? A person tests as ‘universal donor’. which group of blood will be

acceptable to him for receiving blood transfusion ?

DAILY PRACTIVE PROBLESMS # 5 - Excretion


OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following parts of a kidney contains the lowest concentration of urea ?
(A) Lop of Henle (B) Branches of renal vein
(C) Bowman’s capsule (D) Glomerulus
2. Uriniferous tubules of a kidney are concerned with formation of
(A) glucose (B) amino acids (C) hormones (D) urine
3. Excretion is removal of
(A) CO2 (B) harmful and useless ingredients
(C) extra water (D) metabolic wastes
4. Main function of kidney is
(A) passive absorption (B) ultrafiltration
(C) selective reabsorption (D) Both B and C
5. Ammonia is converted into urea in
(A) kidney (B) spleen (C) liver (D) nephron
6. Function of loop of Henle is
(A) conservation of water (B) formation of urine
(C) filtration of blood (D) passage of urine
7. Urea is transported through
(A) RBCs (B) WBCs (C) Plasma (D) All of the above
8. Major function of contractive vacuole is
(A) excretion (B) circulation (C) osmoregulation (D) all the above
9. Which one is a accessory excretory organ
(A) Liver (B) Stomach (C) Intestine (D) Heart

SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Name of excretory organs of amoeba, Planaria and Earthworm.
2. Name the few major excretory product of human beings.
SHORT ANSWR TYPE QUESTIONS
1. What is meant by excretion and osmoregulation ?
2. What is meant by osmoregulation ? How it is achieved in different groups of amoeba?
3. What is GFR?
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
4. Draw diagram of human excretory system, label its pars.
5. Draw a labelled diagram of nephron and explain how urine is formed.
6. Explain the working principle of the Hemodialysis.
7. Mention few modes of excretion in plants.

DAILY PRACTIVE PROBLEMS # 6 – Respiration

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. The process of respiration is concerned with
(A) liberation of oxygen (B) liberation of carbon dioxide
(C) liberation of energy (D) intake of oxygen
2. The common immediate source of energy for cellular activity is
(A) NAD (B) ATP (C) DNA (D) RNA
3. The tissue respiration refers to
(A) inspiration (B) external respiration (C) internal respiration (D) expiration
4. If the CO2 concentration in the blood increases, the rate of breathing will
(A) decrease (B) stop (C) increase (D) have no effect
5. Vocal cards occur in
(A) pharynx (B) glottis (C) bronchial tube (D) larynx
6. In man, which of the following structures is analogous to the spiracles of cockroach ?
(A) Alveoli (B) Lungs (C) Bronchioles (D) Nostrils
7. Which of the following prevents collapsing of trachea ?
(A) Diaphragm (B) Ribs (C) Cartilaginous ring (D) Muscles
8. Which of the following gases makes the most stable combination with the hemoglobin of red
blood cells.
(A) CO2 (B) CO (C) O2 (D) N2
9. Volume of air inspired or expired with each normal breath is called
(A) tidal volume (B) inspiratory capacity
(C) total lung capacity (D) residual volume
10. Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood is carried in the form of
(A) carbonic acid (B) bicarbonates
(C) carbaminohaemoglobin (D) dissolved CO2

SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Define respiration. Name the different types of respiration.

2. Write three common features of respiratory organs.

3. What are the characteristics of respiratory structure present in animals ?

4. What is the function of epiglottis in man and where it is situated ?

5. How does exchange of gases takes place in the following :


(i) Roots (ii) Stem (iii) Leaves
6. Why do walls of trachea not collapse when there is less air in it ? What is role role of epiglottis?
7. A farmer floods his field every day thinking that watering in this manner will result in a
better yield of his wheat crop. What will be the result of this action of the farmer ?
8. Write the differences between photosynthesis and respiration.
9. Explain the following in brief :
(a) Emphysema (b) Asthma

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. What do you mean by inhalation and exhalation ? Explain the mechanism of both in brif?
2. Describe the mechanism of breathing in human beings.
3. Draw the respiratory system of human beings. What happens to the rate of breathing during
vigorous exercise and why?
4. How is respiration differs from breathing? Explain the process of aerobic respiration and
anaerobic respiration.
5. Draw a diagram showing human respiratory system. Label its following parts:
(i) Larynx (ii) Trachea (iii) Primary bronchus (iv) Lungs

6. Name the respiratory organs in the following:


(i) A fish (ii) A bird (iii) An earthworm

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Osmosis is the movement of solvent particles from higher water potential to lower water potential through a semi-permeable membrane. It is significant as it aids in the absorption of water from soil into root cells and supports the turgor pressure essential for maintaining plant structure .

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, producing more ATP by fully oxidizing glucose in mitochondria. Anaerobic respiration occurs in oxygen-limited environments, yielding less ATP from partial glucose breakdown, often resulting in by-products like lactic acid or ethanol .

Saprophytic nutrition involves deriving nutrients from decaying organic matter, as seen in fungi like mucor. Parasitic nutrition involves obtaining nutrients from a host organism, often harming it, exemplified by plants like Cuscuta .

In the mouth, amylase from saliva begins carbohydrate breakdown. In the stomach, pepsin digests proteins, and in the small intestine, enzymes like trypsin, lipase, and amylase further break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, respectively, with bile assisting in fat emulsification .

The ascent of sap is primarily driven by transpiration pull and cohesion of water molecules, facilitated by xylem vessels. Root pressure and capillary action also contribute. Factors affecting it include soil moisture, temperature, and light intensity, all influencing transpiration rates .

Chlorophyll is crucial in photosynthesis as it absorbs sunlight, which provides the energy required to convert CO2 and water into glucose and oxygen. It specifically reflects green light, which is why plants appear green .

Light reactions occur in the grana of the chloroplast and involve the absorption of light to produce ATP and NADPH. The dark reactions, or Calvin cycle, take place in the stroma and use ATP and NADPH to convert CO2 into glucose .

Water affects photosynthesis by being a raw material for the process; a lack of water can lead to stomatal closure, reducing CO2 availability. Temperature influences the rate by affecting enzyme activity; optimal temperatures increase enzyme activity, while high temperatures can denature enzymes, thus reducing the rate of photosynthesis .

Matching blood groups prevents immune reactions that can cause severe complications. The universal donor, type O negative, lacks A and B antigens, minimizing the risk of immune response in recipients with different blood types, allowing it to be safely transfused into individuals of any blood group .

The nephron's structure with Bowman's capsule for filtration, loop of Henle for water reabsorption, and collecting duct for urine transport integrates filtration, selective reabsorption, and water conservation, all key in waste removal and osmoregulation .

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