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The movement of plant parts in response to touch or contact is known as:
  • a)
    Gravitropism
  • b)
    Nastic movement
  • c)
    Thigmotropism
  • d)
    Phototropism
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Thigmotropism is the growth or movement of a plant in response to touch or contact with a solid object. It helps plants to respond to physical stimuli in their environment.

Which of the following plant tissues is involved in the movement of food from leaves to other parts of the plant?
  • a)
    Collenchyma
  • b)
    Sclerenchyma
  • c)
    Xylem
  • d)
    Phloem
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Phloem tissue is responsible for the movement of food (sugars and organic nutrients) from leaves to other parts of the plant, including the roots, fruits, and seeds.

Xylem tissue is made up of:
  • a)
    Living cells
  • b)
    Dead cells
  • c)
    Both living and dead cells
  • d)
    Xylem fibers only
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Xylem tissue is composed of dead cells. These cells are empty, with no cytoplasm, and their main function is to transport water and minerals.

Which plant hormone is responsible for gravitropism?
  • a)
    Auxin
  • b)
    Cytokinin
  • c)
    Gibberellin
  • d)
    Ethylene
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Auxin plays a significant role in gravitropism. It accumulates on the lower side of the plant in response to gravity, promoting cell elongation and growth, which causes the roots to grow downward and shoots to grow upward.

Fibers in plants are primarily composed of:
  • a)
    Collenchyma cells
  • b)
    Sclerenchyma cells
  • c)
    Parenchyma cells
  • d)
    Xylem vessels
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Plant fibers, such as those found in the stems of hemp and flax, are mainly composed of sclerenchyma cells. These cells provide strength and support.

Which of the following types of movement in plants occurs in response to changes in light intensity?
  • a)
    Photoperiodism
  • b)
    Thigmotropism
  • c)
    Gravitropism
  • d)
    Phototropism
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Phototropism is the growth or movement of a plant in response to light. It allows plants to orient themselves towards a light source for optimal photosynthesis.

The conducting elements of xylem tissue are:
  • a)
    Sieve tubes
  • b)
    Tracheids and vessels
  • c)
    Companion cells
  • d)
    Xylem parenchyma
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Xylem tissue contains tracheids and vessels, which are specialized cells responsible for conducting water and minerals throughout the plant.

Which of the following tropisms is primarily regulated by ethylene?
  • a)
    Phototropism
  • b)
    Thigmotropism
  • c)
    Hydrotropism
  • d)
    Geotropism
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Geotropism, also known as gravitropism, is primarily regulated by auxin but is also influenced by ethylene. Ethylene plays a role in coordinating the overall response of the plant to gravity.

Which of the following is a characteristic of auxin in relation to tropism?
  • a)
    Promotes lateral growth
  • b)
    Inhibits root growth
  • c)
    Stimulates leaf abscission
  • d)
    Enhances seed germination
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Auxin inhibits the growth of roots, allowing shoots to grow more rapidly. This differential growth response helps in maintaining the proper orientation of the plant.

Which type of movement in plants is responsible for the upward growth of shoots and downward growth of roots?
  • a)
    Hydrotropism
  • b)
    Thigmotropism
  • c)
    Phototropism
  • d)
    Gravitropism
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Gravitropism is the growth or movement of a plant in response to gravity. It enables the shoots to grow upward and the roots to grow downward, allowing the plant to establish a proper orientation.

Auxin is responsible for which type of tropism?
  • a)
    Phototropism
  • b)
    Thigmotropism
  • c)
    Hydrotropism
  • d)
    Gravitropism
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Auxin, a plant hormone, is primarily responsible for phototropism. It accumulates on the shaded side of the plant and promotes elongation, causing the plant to bend towards the light source.

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