Uptake and Translocation of Mineral Nutrients

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Uptake and Translocation of Mineral Nutrients: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Uptake of Minerals Ions in Plants and Translocation of Mineral Ions.

Important Questions on Uptake and Translocation of Mineral Nutrients

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Bulk flow can be achieved by

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Which of the following helps in transportation of minerals?

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In flowering plants, we need to transport

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Select incorrect statement w.r.t. translocation of mineral ions.

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The translocation of solute is

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Transport of water and minerals in xylem, is A.

Transport of organic and mineral nutrients is B .

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Uptake of minerals from soil is mainly_____ due to_____ soil solution.

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Which of the following step(s) of mass flow of sugar do/does not require ATP?
a. Movement of sucrose into companion cells and then to the sieve tube
b. Removal of sucrose at sink
c. Mass flow of sucrose in phloem

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Which of the following is not a function associated with transpiration?

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Find odd one w.r.t. chief sink for mineral elements.

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An analysis of the xylem exudates shows that much of the nitrogen travels as

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Which of the following is done during ringing experiment

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Carrier proteins are involved in

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All mineral salts are absorbed in cells as

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Plants absorb mineral salts from the soil solution through

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Solutes are absorbed by a plant cell through

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The carbohydrates synthesised in the leaves are transported through sieve tubes most commonly in the form of..

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Choose the correct definitions for the following respectively.
I) Porins
II) Solute potential
III) Apoplast
IV) Scotoactive stomata
A) open during night and remain closed during day time.
B) lowering of potential due to dissolution of solute.
C) proteins from huge pores in the outer membrane of some bacteria.
D) system of adjacent cell walls that is continuous throughout plant body.

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The translocation of organic solutes in sieve tube members is supported by