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This section includes 11 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 method by which leaf pigments of any green plants can be separated is called as _____ |
A. | condensation |
B. | centrifugation |
C. | paper chromatography |
D. | distillation |
Answer» D. distillation | |
2. |
Which of the following is the correct equation of photosynthesis? |
A. | 6CO2 + 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6O2 |
B. | 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6O2 |
C. | 6CO2 + 6O2 → C6H12O6 + 12H2O |
D. | 6CO2 → C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6O2 |
Answer» B. 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6O2 | |
3. |
Joseph Priestley did his experiments with which organism? |
A. | Chlorella |
B. | Mint plant |
C. | Green sulfur bacteria |
D. | Cladophora |
Answer» C. Green sulfur bacteria | |
4. |
The first action spectrum based on photosynthesis was given by ______ |
A. | Jan Ingenhousz |
B. | Joseph Mathew |
C. | Cornelius Van Neil |
D. | T. W. Engelmann |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
Who found the presence and properties of glucose in green plants? |
A. | T. W. Engelmann |
B. | C. Van Neil |
C. | Julius Von Sachs |
D. | Jan Ingenhousz |
Answer» D. Jan Ingenhousz | |
6. |
Which scientist showed that only the green part of the plants will release oxygen? |
A. | Jan Ingenhousz |
B. | Joseph Priestly |
C. | C. Van Neil |
D. | T. W. Engelmann |
Answer» B. Joseph Priestly | |
7. |
Chlorophyll b is the major pigment associated with photosynthesis. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
8. |
A compound was used in the half leaf experiment to absorb CO2. This compound is ______ |
A. | KMNO4 |
B. | HCl |
C. | NaOH |
D. | KOH |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
The half leaf experiment showed that _____ is important for photosynthesis. |
A. | O2 |
B. | CO2 |
C. | Sunlight |
D. | Chlorophyll |
Answer» C. Sunlight | |
10. |
Which is correct regarding photosynthesis? |
A. | Carbon dioxide is obtained from the atmosphere |
B. | Water is absorbed from the soil through the stem system |
C. | Sunlight is trapped by pigments called xanthophyll |
D. | Chlorophyll absorbs green light |
Answer» B. Water is absorbed from the soil through the stem system | |
11. |
The process in which green plants synthesize organic food by utilizing carbon dioxide and water as raw materials, in the presence of sunlight is called as ______ |
A. | Respiration |
B. | Food synthesis |
C. | Photosynthesis |
D. | Light synthesis |
Answer» D. Light synthesis | |