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Q1: Which of the following is an autotrophic mode of nutrition? (1 Mark)
(a) Parasitic nutrition
(b) Heterotrophic nutrition
(c) Saprotrophic nutrition
(d) Photosynthetic nutrition
Ans: (d) Photosynthetic nutrition
Through photosynthesis, plants prepare their food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
Q2: What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis? (1 Mark)
Ans: Chlorophyll is a green pigment in plant leaves that captures sunlight and helps convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates.
Q3: Name the tiny openings on leaves through which carbon dioxide enters the plant. (1 Mark)
Ans: Stomata
Q4: Which of the following is a parasitic plant? (1 Mark)
(a) Mushroom
(b) Cuscuta
(c) Pitcher plant
(d) Pea plant
Ans: (b) Cuscuta
Cuscuta is a parasitic plant that derives nutrients from a host plant.
Q5: What is the main function of Rhizobium bacteria in leguminous plants? (1 Mark)
Ans: Rhizobium bacteria help in nitrogen fixation by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants.
Q6: Write the equation for photosynthesis and explain its importance. (2 Marks)
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Equation:
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ (in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll)
Photosynthesis is important as it provides food and oxygen, which are essential for the survival of living organisms.
Q7: How do insectivorous plants obtain nutrients, and why do they trap insects? (2 Marks)
Ans: Insectivorous plants, like the pitcher plant, trap and digest insects to obtain essential nutrients, particularly nitrogen, as they grow in soil deficient in nitrogen.
Q8: Differentiate between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition with one example each. (2 Marks)
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Q10: Why do saprotrophic organisms grow in damp and warm conditions? Give one example. (3 Marks)
Ans: Saprotrophic organisms, such as fungi, require moisture and warmth for their spores to germinate. For example, mushrooms grow in damp and decaying matter.
Q11: How does a symbiotic relationship work in lichens? (3 Marks)
Ans: Lichens are formed by a mutualistic association between algae and fungi. The algae perform photosynthesis and provide food, while the fungi offer water and protection.
Q12: Explain the role of stomata in photosynthesis. What happens when stomata remain open for a long time? (5 Marks)
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Q13: Describe the process by which plants obtain nitrogen for protein synthesis. (5 Marks)
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