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Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition — Practice Quiz

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Biology

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Which type of meristem is responsible for increase in girth of stem in dicotyledons?

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In which phase of growth does maximum cell enlargement occur?

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Which plant hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?

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What is the mathematical expression for arithmetic growth?

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Which of the following are characteristics of short day plants?

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Require long uninterrupted dark period, Flower during winter, Also called long night plants, Examples are tobacco and dahlia

Short day plants need long dark periods, flower in winter/late summer, are called long night plants, and include tobacco, dahlia, etc. Wheat and radish are long day plants.

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Vernalization refers to:

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Effect of low temperature on flowering

Vernalization is the acceleration of flowering ability by chilling treatment at 1-6°C for 1-1.5 months.

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Which mineral element is a constituent of chlorophyll?

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Magnesium

Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule and is essential for photosynthesis.

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The first plant hormone to be discovered was:

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Auxin

Auxin was the first plant hormone discovered, originally studied by Charles Darwin and later isolated by F.W. Went.

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What are the important topics in Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition for Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition include Plant Growth - Definition and Characteristics, Phases of Growth, Growth Rate and Types of Growth, Growth Curves and Development Processes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 12 board exam.
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