Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The extensions of root epidermal cells which increase the surface area for absorption are called as _______

A. casparian strips
B. root hairs
C. sieve plates
D. tracheids
Answer» C. sieve plates
Discussion
2.

Translocation occurs through _____

A. xylem only
B. phloem only
C. plasmodesmata
D. Vascular tissues
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Statement A: Garden hose is an example of positive hydrostatic pressure.
Statement B: Suction through straw is an example of negative hydrostatic pressure.

A. Both the statements are true
B. Both the statements are false
C. Statement A is true but Statement B is false
D. Statement B is true but Statement A is false
Answer» B. Both the statements are false
Discussion
4.

Apoplastic pathway is discontinuous at _______

A. epidermis
B. cortex
C. casparian strips
D. pericycle
Answer» D. pericycle
Discussion
5.

Symbiotic association of fungus with the plant root system is known as ________

A. mutualism
B. nodules
C. ureides
D. mycorrhiza
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Water loss in its liquid phase from special openings of veins near the tip of grass blades is termed as _________

A. guttation
B. exudation
C. girdling
D. transpiration
Answer» B. exudation
Discussion
7.

The pathway of absorption of water involving system of interconnected protoplasts is _______

A. apoplastic pathway
B. symplastic pathway
C. diffusion
D. pressure flow of hypothesis
Answer» C. diffusion
Discussion
8.

Bulk flow system occurs as a result of difference in ________

A. Height
B. Side of leaf
C. Pressure
D. Temperature
Answer» D. Temperature
Discussion
9.

The movement of chloroplast in cells of Hydrilla leaf is an example of cytoplasmic streaming.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion