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: Solute potential increases with dissolution of solutes.
Statement B: The value of solute potential is always negative.

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.

The unit of water potential is_________

A. psi
B. no unit
C. pascal
D. mmole per kg
Answer» D. mmole per kg
3.

The greater concentration of water in a system leads to _________

A. increased transpiration
B. increased solute potential
C. hypertonic condition
D. greater kinetic energy
Answer» E.
4.

Concentration gradient is a mandatory condition for diffusion of substances irrespective of the process involved.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The value of water potential of pure water is ________

A. 1
B. -1
C. 0
D. -2
Answer» D. -2
6.

Which potential is considered of negligible value?

A. Water potential
B. Matrix potential
C. Solute potential
D. Pressure potential
Answer» C. Solute potential
7.

The amount of water lost by plants due to transpiration and guttation?

A. 98%
B. 12%
C. 92%
D. 50%
Answer» B. 12%
8.

Statement A: Water is the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity.
Statement B: A minute amount of water is lost to the environment by the leaves.

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
9.

Woody parts of plants contain relatively less water while soft parts contain more water.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Which part of the cell contains water-like substances with dissolved molecules and suspended in them?

A. Protoplasm
B. Cytoplasm
C. Cytosol
D. Matrix
Answer» B. Cytoplasm