Plant Growth and Development Questions and Answers Part-6

1. In expression of exponential growth ‘r’ is referred to as (Exponential growth = \[W_{1}=W_{0}e^{rt}\]    )
a) Growth rate
b) Efficiency index
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Time of growth

Answer: c
Explanation: Both (a) and (b)

2. The final size, i.e., W1 depends principally on (Exponential growth = \[W_{1}=W_{0}e^{rt}\]    )
a) \[W_{0}\]
b) r
c) t
d) e

Answer: a
Explanation: The final size, i.e., W1 depends principally on \[W_{0}\]

3. Quantitative comparisons can be made by
a) Absolute growth rate
b) Relative growth rate
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of these

Answer: c
Explanation: Both (a) and (b)

4. Measurement and comparison of total growth per unit time is called
a) Absolute growth rate
b) Relative growth rate
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of these

Answer: a
Explanation: Measurement and comparison of total growth per unit time is called Absolute growth rate.

5.The growth of the given system per unit time which is expressed on a common basis or per unit initial parameter is known as
a) Absolute growth rate
b) Relative growth rate
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of these

Answer: b
Explanation: The growth of the given system per unit time which is expressed on a common basis or per unit initial parameter is known as Relative growth rate.

6.Which of the following are not essential elements for growth?
a) Water
b) Oxygen
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of these

Answer: d
Explanation: None of these

7. Cell enlargement mainly requires
a) Oxygen
b) Water
c) Nutrients
d) None of these

Answer: b
Explanation: Cell enlargement mainly requires water.

8.Extension of growth is supported by
a) Oxygen
b) Turgidity
c) Osmosis
d) Imbibitions

Answer: b
Explanation: Extension of growth is supported by turgidity.

9. Plant growth and further development is intimately linked to
a) Oxygen requirement
b) Maintaining temperature
c) Water status
d) None of these

Answer: c
Explanation: Plant growth and further development is intimately linked to water status.

10. How does water help enzymatic activities needed for growth?
a) Water maintains pH
b) Water maintains temperature
c) Water provides ions
d)Water provides medium

Answer: d
Explanation: Water provides medium