Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 10 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: Xylem is multi-directional in nature.
Statement B: Phloem is unidirectional in nature.

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» C. Statement A is true but Statement B is false
2.

Which is the most accepted mechanism for the translocation of sugars from source to sink?

A. Pressure flow hypothesis
B. Cohesion-tension theory
C. Root pressure theory
D. Imbibition
Answer» B. Cohesion-tension theory
3.

Which condition develops during the process of loading at the phloem tissue?

A. No change
B. Isotonic
C. Hypotonic
D. Hypertonic
Answer» E.
4.

Sugar solution flows from region of low turgor pressure to region of high turgor pressure.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Who gave the mechanism of pressure flow hypothesis?

A. Ernst Munch
B. Henry Dixon
C. Steward
D. Adolph Fick
Answer» B. Henry Dixon
6.

Statement A: The process of phloem loading is an active process.
Statement B: The process of phloem unloading is a passive process.

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» D. Statement B is true but Statement A is false
7.

Define exudation.

A. Coming out of xylem sap from tips of leaves
B. Loss of water from living aerial tissue in form of vapors
C. Oozing out of liquid from pores and wounds
D. Movement of substances through vascular bundles
Answer» D. Movement of substances through vascular bundles
8.

The source and sink relationship is variable.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

Sucrose is translocated through phloem can be demonstrated by ________

A. ringing the stem
B. defoliation
C. grafting
D. root pressure
Answer» B. defoliation
10.

The phloem sap consists of _________

A. amino acids
B. sucrose
C. hormones
D. stachyose
Answer» C. hormones