Plant Physiology Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of Plant Processes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects the rate of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Student age

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Carbon dioxide concentration

Question 2

Which of the following is the site of the Calvin cycle in plant cells?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast stroma

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

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Thylakoid membranes

Question 3

What is the primary function of stomata in plants?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the exchange of gases

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Preventing water loss

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Absorbing water from the soil

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Transporting nutrients to leaves

Question 4

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of transpiration?

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Plant height

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Temperature

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Humidity

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Leaf surface area

Question 5

What is the primary function of the Casparian strip in plant roots?

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Regulating the uptake of ions

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Preventing water loss

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Anchoring the root to the soil

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Secreting hormones

Question 6

Which plant pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycocyanin

Question 7

The loss of water vapor from plant leaves through specialized pores called stomata is known as:

Accepted Answer

Transpiration

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Guttation

Question 8

One of the primary functions of stomata in plants is to facilitate:

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange

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Water absorption

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Nutrient transport

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Hormone production

Question 9

In plants, the movement of substances against a concentration gradient requires energy provided by:

Accepted Answer

ATP

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Proteins

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Lipid bilayers

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Ion channels

Question 10

In leaf anatomy, the primary site where photosynthesis occurs is the:

Accepted Answer

Mesophyll

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Epidermis

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Vascular bundle

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Cuticle

Question 11

The upward movement of water from roots to leaves in plants is primarily driven by:

Accepted Answer

Cohesion and adhesion of water molecules

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

Question 12

In photosynthesis, which pigment plays the primary role in capturing light energy?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycocyanin

Question 13

What is the main function of stomata on plant leaves?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating gas exchange

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Uptaking nutrients from the soil

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Storing water for use during drought

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Anchoring the plant to the ground

Question 14

Which of the following elements is NOT considered a macronutrient for plant growth?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Nitrogen

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Phosphorus

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Potassium

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of root hairs in plants?

Accepted Answer

Absorbing water and nutrients from the soil

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Anchoring the plant in the soil

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Storing food reserves for the plant

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Transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant

Question 16

What is the primary role of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose

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Capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy

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Generating ATP and NADPH

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Releasing oxygen into the atmosphere

Question 17

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the rate of transpiration in plants?

Accepted Answer

Type of soil the plant is rooted in

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Sunlight intensity

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Humidity levels

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Leaf surface area

Question 18

What is the primary function of guard cells in plant leaves?

Accepted Answer

Controlling the opening and closing of stomata

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Secreting digestive enzymes to break down organic matter

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Storing water for use during drought conditions

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Producing hormones that regulate plant growth

Question 19

In plants, what is the main purpose of phloem?

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Transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis

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Transporting water from roots to leaves

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Transporting nutrients from leaves to other plant parts

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Storing starch for later use by the plant

Question 20

The movement of water molecules from the roots to the leaves is primarily driven by:

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Transpiration

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Capillary action

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

Question 21

The rate of photosynthesis is influenced by **all** of the following factors **except**:

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pH

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Carbon dioxide concentration

Question 22

Which of the following pigments is **primarily** involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Carotenoids

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Anthocyanins

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Phycobilins

Question 23

The process by which water evaporates from plant leaves and cools the plant is known as:

Accepted Answer

Transpiration

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Guttation

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

Question 24

Which of the following is a **major** enzyme involved in the Calvin cycle?

Accepted Answer

Rubisco

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Cytochrome oxidase

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Phosphofructokinase

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PEP carboxylase

Question 25

The electron transport chain is primarily located in the thylakoid membranes of:

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Golgi apparatus

Question 26

Which pigment primarily absorbs light energy during photosynthesis in plants?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycobilins

Question 27

The primary product of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis is:

Accepted Answer

Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate

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Glucose

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Ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate

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Sucrose

Question 28

The movement of water molecules from soil, through the plant, and into the atmosphere is termed:

Accepted Answer

Transpiration

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Capillary action

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 29

The process by which plants utilize inorganic carbon dioxide to produce organic compounds is known as:

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Glycolysis

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Gluconeogenesis

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Respiration

Question 30

Which of the following is a primary function of stomata in plants?

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange

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Water regulation

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Nutrient uptake

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Pollination

Question 31

The process by which plants absorb nutrients from the soil is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Uptake

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 32

Explain how soil pH influences nutrient uptake in plants.

Accepted Answer

Acidic soils (low pH) increase the availability of most nutrients.

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Soil pH has no effect on nutrient uptake.

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Alkaline soils (high pH) generally promote nutrient uptake.

Question 33

Which of the following accurately describes the roles of auxins and cytokinins in regulating plant growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Auxins: cell elongation, apical dominance; Cytokinins: cell division, shoot growth

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Auxins: cell division, root growth; Cytokinins: cell elongation, apical dominance

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Auxins: cell differentiation, leaf growth; Cytokinins: root growth, fruit development

Question 34

What is water potential, and how does it impact water movement through xylem vessels?

Accepted Answer

Water potential measures the tendency of water to move from areas of high water potential to areas of low water potential.

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Water potential is solely determined by the concentration of dissolved substances in water.

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Water potential has no influence on water movement through xylem vessels.

Question 35

In plants, which mechanism transports ions across cell membranes against their concentration gradient?

Accepted Answer

C. Active Transport

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A. Simple Diffusion

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B. Facilitated Diffusion

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D. Osmosis

Question 36

In photosynthesis, which pigment plays the primary role in capturing light energy?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycocyanin

Question 37

The mechanism by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through pores on their leaves is known as:

Accepted Answer

Transpiration

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Guttation

Question 38

Of the following elements crucial for plant growth, which is primarily acquired from soil?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

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Carbon

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

Question 39

Which plant hormone is primarily responsible for the ripening process in fruits?

Accepted Answer

Ethylene

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Auxin

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Cytokinin

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Gibberellin

Question 40

Which process describes how plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Glycolysis

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Krebs cycle

Question 41

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of transpiration in plants?

Accepted Answer

Soil moisture

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Humidity

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Wind speed

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Leaf surface area

Question 42

What type of specialized cells surround and protect the stomata?

Accepted Answer

Guard cells

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Trichomes

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Suberized cells

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Palosade cells

Question 43

A plant cell with a water potential of -0.8 MPa is placed in a solution with a water potential of -0.5 MPa. What will happen to the plant cell?

Accepted Answer

Water will move into the cell, causing it to become turgid.

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There will be no net movement of water.

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Water will move out of the cell, causing it to become plasmolyzed.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a role of stomata in plants?

Accepted Answer

Transporting sugars.

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Regulating water loss.

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Releasing oxygen.

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Uptaking carbon dioxide.

Question 45

Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Carotenoids

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Chlorophyll b

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Anthocyanins

Question 46

The Calvin cycle, also known as the light-independent reaction, takes place in the:

Accepted Answer

Stroma of the chloroplast

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Cytoplasm of the cell

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Thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast

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Mitochondria

Question 47

What is the primary source of carbon for plants during photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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Glucose stored in the plant

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Water from the soil

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Organic matter in the soil

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the rate of transpiration in plants?

Accepted Answer

Soil pH

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Air temperature

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Relative humidity

Question 49

The movement of sugars from source to sink tissues in plants is called:

Accepted Answer

Translocation

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Assimilation

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Transpiration

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Absorption

Question 50

Nitrogen is an essential macronutrient for plants. What is its primary role?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids

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Strengthening cell walls

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Fruit ripening

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Regulation of stomatal opening

Question 51

Which of the following plant hormones is responsible for promoting fruit ripening?

Accepted Answer

Ethylene

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Gibberellin

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Cytokinin

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Auxin

Question 52

Phototropism is a plant response to:

Accepted Answer

Light direction

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Water availability

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Gravity

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Touch