Other Modes of Nutrition in Plants

Author:V K Sally & S K Aggarwal
7th CBSE
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Important Questions on Other Modes of Nutrition in Plants

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Amit observed that the parasite amarbel was growing on the branches of bougainvillea plants on the boundary wall of his school. He also noted that the infected plants had smaller and yellowish leaves in comparison to the uninfected plants. He removed the long, yellowish, tubular structures of amarbel from some of the bougainvillea plants. He contacted the school gardener and showed him the parasite. He also informed the class teacher about it.
Answer the following question based on the above information:

Would you want parasites to grow on food crop plants? Give a reason in support of your answer.

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Amit observed that the parasite amarbel was growing on the branches of bougainvillea plants on the boundary wall of his school. He also noted that the infected plants had smaller and yellowish leaves in comparison to the uninfected plants. He removed the long, yellowish, tubular structures of amarbel from some of the bougainvillea plants. He contacted the school gardener and showed him the parasite. He also informed the class teacher about it.
Answer the following question based on the above information:

What value are displayed by amit in taking this initiative?

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Amit observed that the parasite amarbel was growing on the branches of bougainvillea plants on the boundary wall of his school. He also noted that the infected plants had smaller and yellowish leaves in comparison to the uninfected plants. He removed the long, yellowish, tubular structures of amarbel from some of the bougainvillea plants. He contacted the school gardener and showed him the parasite. He also informed the class teacher about it.
Answer the following question based on the above information:
What would have happened if Amit did not observe the parasite?

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Name the type of heterotrophic nutrition found in this organism.

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For the requirement of which element, Pitcher plants have developed a special feeding habit? (Answer in a single word)

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Sometimes you observe some greyish or bluish patches on the bread slices. Are those bread mould or yeast?

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Name the fungi which your parents buy from the vegetable market.

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Name the type of nutrition found in following organism :
Pitcher plant

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Name the type of nutrition found in the following organism:

Mushroom

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Name the type of nutrition found in Lichen.

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Name the type of nutrition found in the following organism :
Cuscuta

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Name the type of nutrition in yeast, whether it is autotrophic or saprophytic. 

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Name the type of nutrition found in following organism :
Fungi

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The organism deriving its food from dead and decaying plants and animals.

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Nitrogen requirement in insectivorous plants is provided by _____.

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_____ is an example of a total parasite. (Dodder/Mistletoe)

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In symbiosis, both the organisms are benefitted.