Photosynthesis and Plant Growth

Photoperiodism was first characterised in:

Photoperiodism was first characterised in: Options (a) tobacco (b) potato (c) tomato (d) cotton Correct Answer: tobacco Explanation: Photoperiodism is…

Cyclic photophosphorylation results in the formation of

Cyclic photophosphorylation results in the formation of Options (a) ATP and NADPH (b) ATP, NADPH and O₂ (c) ATP (d)…

The wavelength of light absorbed by Pr form of photochrome is

The wavelength of light absorbed by Pr form of phytochrome is Options (a) 680 nm (b) 720 nm (c) 620…

Of the total incident solar radiation the proportion of PAR is:

Of the total incident solar radiation the proportion of PAR is: Options (a) about 70% (b) about 60% (c) less…

Pigment-containing membranous extension in some cyanobacteria are:

Pigment-containing membranous extensions in some cyanobacteria are: Options (a) Basal bodies (b) Pneumatophores (c) Chromatophores (d) Heterocysts Correct Answer: Chromatophores…

Importance of day length in flowering of plants was first shown in

Importance of day length in flowering of plants was first shown in Options (a) lemna (b) tobacco (c) cotton (d)…

A process that makes important difference between C and C plants is:

A process that makes important difference between C3 and C4 plants is: Options (a) Transpiration (b) Glycolysis (c) photosynthesis (d)…

C₄ plants are more efficient in photosynthesis than C₃ plants due to:

C₄ plants are more efficient in photosynthesis than C₃ plants due to: Options (a) Higher leaf area (b) Presence of…

Which one of the following is not used for ex-situ plant conservation?

Which one of the following is not used for ex-situ plant conservation? Options (a) Seed backs (b) Shifting cultivation (c)…

In leaves of C₄ plants malic acid synthesis during CO₂ fixation occurs in

In leaves of C₄ plants malic acid synthesis during CO₂ fixation occurs in Options (a) epidermal cells (b) mesophyll cells…