Biology

The entire process of photosynthesis consists of a number of reactions. Where in the cell does each of these take place?
a. Synthesis of ATP & NADPH __________________________

b. Photolysis of water __________________________

c. Fixation of CO2 __________________________

d. Synthesis of sugar molecule __________________________

e. Synthesis of starch __________________________

Solution: (a) occurs in the outer side of the thylakoid membrane (b) is conducted on the inner side of the thylakoid membrane (c) is performed in the stroma of the chloroplast (d) takes place in the...

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Suppose Euphorbia and Maize are grown in the tropical area.
a. Which one of them do you think will be able to survive under such conditions?

b. Which one of them is more efficient in terms of photosynthetic activity?

c. What difference do you think are there in their leaf anatomy?

Solution: a. Maize is a C4 plant, while euphorbia is a CAM plant. Both are capable of surviving in tropical climates. b. Maize is a C4 plant, which means it has higher photosynthetic efficiency. c....

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A cyclic process is occurring in a C3 plant, which is light-dependent and needs O2. This process doesn’t produce energy rather it consumes energy.
a. Can you name the given process?

b. Is it essential for survival?

c. What are the end products of this process?

d. Where does it occur?

Solution: (a) Photorespiration, is a process that occurs in chloroplasts, mitochondria, and peroxisomes. (b) Photorespiration happens when there is an abundance of oxygen rather than carbon dioxide,...

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Name

a. A limbless animal b. A cold-blooded animal c. A warm-blooded animal d. An animal possessing dry and cornified skin e. An animal having a canal system and spicules f. An animal with cnidoblasts a....

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\[3CO2+9ATP+6NADPH+water\to glyceraldehyde~3-phosphate+9~ADP+6~NADP++8Pi\]
Analyse the above reaction and answer the following questions:

a. How many molecules of ATP & NADPH are required to fix one molecule of CO2?

b. Where in the chloroplast does this process occur?

Solution: The above reaction is of reduction of glucose to carbohydrates which occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast where the Dark reaction takes place. So, the following are the answers to the...

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The correct sequence of flow of electrons in the light reaction is
a. PSII, plastoquinone, cytochromes, PSI, ferredoxin

b. PSI, plastoquinone, cytochromes, PSII, ferredoxin

c. PSI, ferredoxin, PSII,

d. PSI, plastoquinone, cytochromes, PSII, ferredoxin

Solution: Inside thylakoids, light processes take place. It is dependent on the presence of light. It involves water photolysis (the splitting of water into H 2 and O 2 and the generation of...

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Carefully observe the following figure
a. Name the technique shown in the figure and the scientist who demonstrated this technique for the first time.

b. Name at least three plants for which this technique can be employed for their commercial production.

c. What is the significance of aerating tube and feeding funnel in this setup?

Solution: The technology depicted in the diagram is hydroponics or soilless plant culture.Tomato, Lettuce, Marijuana, Pepper, and Cucumber. b) Tomato, Lettuce, Marijuana, Pepper, and...

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We find that Rhizobium forms nodules on the roots of leguminous plants. Also Frankiaanother microbe forms nitrogen-fixing nodules on the roots of non-leguminous plant Alnus.
a. Can we artificially induce the property of nitrogen fixation in a plant – leguminous or non-leguminous?

b. What kind of relationship is observed between mycorrhiza and pine trees?

c. Is it necessary for a microbe to be in close association with a plant to provide mineral nutrition? Explain with the help of one example.

Solution: Rhizobium develops nodules on the roots of leguminous plants, according to our findings. Another bacterium, Frankia, produces nitrogen-fixing nodules on the roots of the non-leguminous...

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It is observed that deficiency of a particular element showed its symptoms initially in older leaves and then in younger leaves.
a. Does it indicate that the element is actively mobilized or relatively immobile?

b. Name two highly mobile elements and two which are relatively immobile.

c. How is the aspect of the mobility of elements important to horticulture and agriculture?

Solution: It was discovered that the shortage of a specific element showed its symptoms first in older leaves and later in younger ones. a) If a deficiency of a certain element manifested itself...

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A farmer adds/ supplies Na, Ca, Mg and Fe regularly to his field and yet he observes that the plants show a deficiency of Ca, Mg and Fe. Give a valid reason and suggest a way to help the farmer improve the growth of plants.

Solution: A farmer frequently adds/supplies Na, Ca, Mg, and Fe to his field, but the plants still show signs of Ca, Mg, and Fe insufficiency. This is because when the pH is not maintained, the soil...

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How are the terms ‘critical concentration’ and ‘deficient’ different from each other in terms of the concentration of an essential element in plants? How will you find the values of ‘critical concentration’ and ‘deficient’ for minerals – Fe & Zn?

Solution: The critical concentration of essential elements is the concentration of essential elements below which plant growth stops, whereas the critical concentration of essential elements is the...

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