Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Statement A: The process of absorption of minerals is divided into 2 phases. Statement B: One phase of absorption is passive while the other is active.

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
2.

Statement A: The outward movement is influx. Statement B: The inward movement is efflux.

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
3.

Which of the following elements do not get translocated to younger parts?

A. N
B. P
C. K
D. Ca
Answer» E.
4.

The translocation of mineral elements through the phloem is observed by radioisotope methods.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Minerals are transported through _________ along the _________ stream of water.

A. xylem, descending
B. phloem, descending
C. xylem, ascending
D. phloem, ascending
Answer» D. phloem, ascending
6.

Which of the following is not a function of soil?

A. It holds water
B. It supplies air to roots
C. It acts as a matrix that destabilizes the plant
D. It harbors nitrogen fixing bacteria
Answer» D. It harbors nitrogen fixing bacteria
7.

Which of the following statements if wrong about manganese toxicity?

A. Appearance of brown spots surrounded by chlorotic veins
B. Deficiency of Iron
C. Deficiency of Calcium
D. Excess of Magnesium
Answer» E.
8.

Any mineral ion concentration that reduces that dry wt. of tissues by 10% is called as ___________

A. critical concentration
B. toxic concentration
C. beneficial concentration
D. optimum concentration
Answer» C. beneficial concentration