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Multiple choice biology nutrition and respiration importance of light for photosynthesis various experiments on photosynthesis experiments on photosynthesis - gases
Moll's half - leaf experiment proves that _________ is essential for photosynthesis to take place. 
  1. chlorophyll

  2. $CO _{2} $
  3. light

  4. $H _{2} O $
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Moll's half leaf experiment a destarched plant is used.Half part of one of the leaves from the plant is inserted into a corked bottle containing either KOH solution or KOH palletes. The plant is then placed in sunlight for a few hours. The leaf is then tested for starch with iodine solution. Part of the leaf that was inserted in the bottle does not turn blue or test positive for starch. This is because $CO _2$ present in the bottle was aborbed by KOH and the bottle was corked to prevent any entry of air.Proving that $CO _2$ is essential for photosynthesis.

So, the correct answer is $CO _2$


Multiple choice biology nutrition and respiration importance of light for photosynthesis various experiments on photosynthesis experiments on photosynthesis - gases

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Molls experiment demonstrates the necessity of which of the following in photosynthesis

  1. water

  2. oxygen

  3. carbon dioxide

  4. chlorophyll

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Molls experiment evidently shows that plants do not form starch when carbon dioxide is not at their disposal, all the carbon dioxide contained in the bottle having been absorbed by the caustic potash solution.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Carbon dioxide.'

Multiple choice biology nutrition and respiration importance of light for photosynthesis various experiments on photosynthesis experiments on photosynthesis - gases
Photochemical phase does not include 
  1. light absorption

  2. water splitting and $ O _{2}$ release
  3. ATP and NADPH formation

  4. $CO _{2}$ fixation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The complete process of photosynthesis is studied under two phases - photochemical phase and biosynthetic phase. Photochemical phase involves absorption of light energy, photolysis of water with the release of $O _{2}$ and production of assimilatory power (i.e. ATP + NADPH).$CO _{2} $ fixation occurs during biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis. 

Multiple choice biology nutrition and respiration importance of light for photosynthesis various experiments on photosynthesis experiments on photosynthesis - gases

In the experiment " To show that $CO _{2}$ is given out during respiration" the water level in the bent tube rise after sometime because

  1. germinating seeds consume all the $O _{2}$ and $CO _{2}$ in the flask.
  2. the germinating seeds consume $O _{2}$ and give out $CO _{2}$ which is absorbed by a chemical filled in the small test tube.
  3. $CO _{2}$ is given out by the germinating seeds.
  4. seeds need water for germination and grow.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Germinating seeds respire, consuming O2 and releasing CO2. The KOH solution in the small test tube absorbs the CO2, creating a partial vacuum in the flask, which causes the water level in the bent tube to rise.

Multiple choice biology excretion - the wastage disposing system excretion in other organisms other excretory organ role of other organs in excretion

The process of conversion of complex food substance to simple absorbable forms is called:

  1. Excretion

  2. Respiration

  3. Digestion

  4. Circulation

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Digestion is the biological and mechanical process that breaks down large, complex food molecules into smaller, chemically simple and absorbable forms that the body can assimilate. Excretion deals with waste removal, respiration with gas exchange, and circulation with transport.

Multiple choice biology excretion - the wastage disposing system excretion in other organisms other excretory organ role of other organs in excretion

Organisms that excrete amino acid is

  1. Aminotelic

  2. Ammonotelic

  3. Ureotelic

  4. Uricotelic

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Certain invertebrates like some molluscs (Unio, Limnaea, etc.) and some echinoderms (e.g., Asterias) excrete excess amino acids as such. These animals are called aminotelic and their mode of excretion is called aminotelism.

So, the correct option is 'Aminotelic'.

Multiple choice biology excretion to maintain homeostasis excretion in other organisms other excretory organ role of other organs in excretion

Match the following w.r.t Platyhelminthes.

A) Flame Cells I. Anchorage
B) Hooks and Suckers II. Absorption
C) Regeneration III. Osmo regulation
D) Body surface IV. Planaria
  1. $A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III$
  2. $A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II$
  3. $A - III, B - II, C - III, D - I$
  4. $A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A flame cell is a specialized excretory cell found in the platyhelminthes like planaria. They  function like a kidney, removing waste materials by the process of osmoregulation.

Hooks and suckers are specialized structures in parasites of the platyhelminthes like tapeworm. It helps in attachment and anchoring to the host organisms.
Planaria can be cut into pieces, and each piece can regenerate into a complete organism. Cells at the location of the wound site proliferate to form a blastema that will differentiate into new tissues and regenerate the missing parts of the piece of the cut planaria.
Increased body surface helps in more absorption in platyhelminthes.
 So the correct answer should be option B "A-III, B-I, C-IV, D -II"

Multiple choice biology excretion to maintain homeostasis excretion in other organisms other excretory organ role of other organs in excretion

Match the excretory organs listed under column I with the animals given under column II and select the correct option.

Column I(Excretory organs) Column II(Animals)
A. Nephridia (i) Hydra
B. Malpighian tubules (ii) Leech
C. Protonephridia (iii) Shark
D. Kidneys (iv) Roundworms
(v) Cockroach
  1. A-(ii), B-(v), C-(iv), D-(iii)

  2. A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(v)

  3. A-(v), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(iii)

  4. A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(v), D-(i)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(A) Nephridia - Leech

(B) Malpighian tubules - Cockroach
(C) Protonephridia - Roundworms
(D) Kidneys - Shark
So, the correct answer is (a).

Multiple choice biology excretion to maintain homeostasis excretion in other organisms other excretory organ role of other organs in excretion

Which one of the following doesnt have a aminotelic excretory system?

  1. Asterias

  2. Unio

  3. Limnaea

  4. Oniscus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Organisms which excretes amino acids are called aminotelic. Organisms like Asterias, Uni, Limnaea etc have an aminotelic excretory system. Oniscus is a land crustacean which excretes uric acid and falls into uricotelic category.

Since Oniscus is the odd one, the correct option is 'D'.

Multiple choice biology excretion to maintain homeostasis excretion in other organisms other excretory organ role of other organs in excretion

Which one of the following does not constitute a part of single uriniferous tubule?

  1. Distal convoluted tubule

  2. Collecting duct

  3. Bowman's capsule

  4. Loop of Henle

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Collecting ducts are the larger tubes, each receiving the collecting tubules of several nephrons. Collecting duct does not form a part of the uriniferous tubule.