Thursday, October 15, 2009

Few sample questions for CET in NERVOUS SYSTEM AND ENDOCRINE FUNCTIONS OF THE PITUITARY

  1. The medulla oblongata continues posteriorly as spinal cord through an opening of the cranium called
    (1) foramen magnum
    (2) foramen ovale
    (3) foramen of Monro
    (4) oburator foramen
  2. The growth of corpus leuteum is initiated by
    (1) FSH
    (2) PRL
    (3) ICSH
    (4) estrogen
  3. The two cerebral hemispheres are connected by a transverse band of tissue called
    (1) corpus adiposum
    (2) corpus callosum
    (3) corpus striatum
    (4) corpus allata
  4. The rhombencephalon consists of
    (1) cerebrum
    (2) cerebellum, medulla oblongata & pons
    (3) cerebrum & cerebellum
    (4) cerebrum, medulla oblongata & pons
  5. The ‘brain stem’ consists of
    (1) cerebellum and medulla oblongata
    (2) mid brain and medulla oblongata
    (3) pons and medulla oblongata
    (4) mid brain, pons and medulla oblongata
  6. This layer forms the outermost covering of brain
    (1) arachnoid
    (2) piamater
    (3) duramater
    (4) CSF
  7. Various releasing factors which stimulate the secretion of hormones are present in
    (1) pituitary
    (2) pineal gland
    (3) thalamus
    (4) hypothalamus
  8. Inadequate secretion of corticosteroids of the adrenal gland causes
    (1) Cushing’s syndrome
    (2) myxoedema
    (3) Simmond’s disease
    (4) Addison’s disease
  9. Which one of the nervous disorders is characterised by symptoms like bradykinesia, akinesia and tremors ?
    (1) epilepsy
    (2) Alzheimer's disease
    (3) Parkinson's disease
    (4) Huntington's chorea
  10. In an accident, a person’s brain was injured due to which he could not regulate body temperature, hunger and water balance. Which one of the following parts of his brain was affected ?
    (1) hypothalamus
    (2) medulla oblongata
    (3) cerebellum
    (4) pons
  11. Lateral ventricles are present in
    (1) cerebrum
    (2) cerebellum
    (3) medulla
    (4) spinal cord
  12. Identify from the following, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in both males and females but fuctional only in females
    (1) vasopressin
    (2) relaxin
    (3) prolactin
    (4) STH
  13. Match the different terms listed under column I with the meanings given under column II; choose the answer which gives the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns.
    Column I Column II

    A. Sulci p. Lateral fissure
    B. Gyri q. Intersection of the two optic nerves
    C. Optic chiasma r. Shallow grooves on the cerebrum
    D. Sylvian fissure s. Central fissure
    t. Convolutions or folds on cerebrum
    (1) A=t, B=s, C=q, D=p
    (2) A=t, B=r, C=q, D=p
    (3) A=r, B=t, C=q, D=p
    (4) A=r, B=s, C=q, D=t
  14. A region that selectively accumulates iodine in the body is
    (1) thymus
    (2) spleen
    (3) thyroid
    (4) pituitary
  15. The dorsal root of a spinal nerve is
    (1) sensory
    (2) motor
    (3) mixed
    (4) non nervous
  16. Adenohypophysis is formed from
    (1) hypothalamus
    (2) Rathke’s pouch
    (3) mesenteron
    (4) prosencephalon
  17. The ‘yellow body’ in the ovary is responsible for production of
    (1) progesterone
    (2) FSH
    (3) LH
    (4) lactogenic principle
  18. Hallucinogenic drug among the following is
    (1) morphine
    (2) cocaine
    (3) LSD
    (4) heroin
  19. Read the two statements A and B and identify the correct choice from those given;
    Statement A: ADH is a hormone of the adenohypophysis.
    Statement B: Vasopressin is necessary for the dilution and concentration of urine.

    (1) statement A is true & B is wrong
    (2) statement B is true & A is wrong
    (3) both the statements A & B are true
    (4) both the statements A & B are wrong
  20. Respiration, heart beat and peristalsis are controlled by
    (1) medulla oblongata
    (2) medulla oblongata and cerebrum
    (3) medulla oblongata and cerebellum
    (4) cerebellum
  21. Corpora quadrigemina is located in
    (1) prosencephalon
    (2) diencephalon
    (3) mesencephalon
    (4) rhombencephalon
  22. Match the functions listed under column I with the parts of the brain given under column II; choose the choice in which the alphabets of the two columns are correctly matched
    Column I (Functions) Column II (parts of brain)

    A. Reflex actions p. Hypothalamus
    B. Temperature control, sleep, appetite, etc., q. Corpora quadrigemina
    C. Visual and auditory reflexes r. Spinal cord
    D. Bridge between mid brain & medulla oblongata s. Cerebrum
    t. Pons
    (1) A=r, B=p, C=q, D=t
    (2) A=r, B=t, C=p, D=s
    (3) A=q, B=p, C=s, D=t
    (4) A=s, B=r, C=q, D=t
  23. `Huntingson’s chorea’ is a disease
    (1) which affects the kidney
    (2) with degeneration of nervous system leading to involuntary shaking of head, arms and legs
    (3) similar to diabetes
    (4) common in Korea
  24. In a human being, the number of spinal nerves is
    (1) 31 pairs
    (2) 12 pairs
    (3) 10 pairs
    (4) 6 pairs
  25. Match the hormones listed under column I with the roles given under column II; choose the choice in which the alphabets of the two columns are correctly matched
    Column I (Hormones) Column II (Roles)

    A. FSH p. Preparation of endometrium for implantation
    B. LH q. Female secondary sexual characters
    C. Progesterone r. Contraction of uterine muscles
    D. Estrogen s. Development of corpus leuteum
    t. Maturation of graafian follicle
    (1) A=q, B=s, C=p, D=r
    (2) A=t, B=p, C=s, D=q
    (3) A=r, B=t, C=s, D=q
    (4) A=t, B=s, C=p, D=q
  26. Consider the following sttements;
    (i) grey matter surrounds the white matter in the brain
    (ii) grey matter surrounds the white matter in the spinal cord
    (iii) white matter surrounds the grey matter in the spinal cord
    (iv) white matter surrounds the grey matter in the brain
    Of these statements:

    (1) (i) alone is correct
    (2) (i) and (iii) are correct
    (3) (i) and (iv) are correct
    (4) (iv) alone is correct
  27. A person excretes a large quantity of dilute urine and drinks a large quantity of water. But, his blood glucose level is normal. This may be because of
    (1) hyposecretion of insulin by the pancreas
    (2) hyposecretion of vasopressin by the posterior pituitary
    (3) hypersecretion of glucagon by the pancreas
    (4) decrease in glucose level in urine
  28. LSD, morphine and bhang are respectively obtained from
    (1) Claviceps, Cannabis and Rauwolfia
    (2) Cannabis, Claviceps and Fusarium
    (3) Claviceps, Rauwolfia and Papaver
    (4) Claviceps, Papaver and Cannabis
  29. Match the parts of brain listed under column I with the functions given under column II; choose the choice in which the alphabets of the two columns are correctly matched
    Column I (Parts of brain) Column II (Function)

    A. Cerebral hemisphere p. Relaying impulses
    B. Thalamus q. Posture and balance
    C. Cerebellum r. Movement of heart, lungs, stomach, etc.,
    D. Medulla oblangata s. Reflex actions
    t. Voluntary control, intelligence, hearing, speech
    (1) A=t, B=q, C=p, D=s
    (2) A=t, B=p, C=q,D=r
    (3) A=t, B=s, C=q, D=t
    (4) A=r, B=q, C=p, D=r
  30. The neural pathway involved in sudden, automatic and stereotyped response to any kind of stimulus brought about by the spinal cord is
    (1) reflex action
    (2) reflex arc
    (3) saltatory conduction
    (4) spinal reflex
  31. The part of hind brain responsible for ‘hand – eye’ coordination is
    (1) pons
    (2) medulla oblongata
    (3) hypothalamus
    (4) cerebellum
  32. Match the name of the commonly abused drug listed under column I with the example given under column II; choose the choice which gives the correct combination of the alphabets of the two columns
    Column I (Abused drug) Column II (Example)

    A. Opiates p. Ganja and charas
    B. Stimulants q. Nembutol and secanol
    C. Hallucinogens r. Benzedrine and methedrine
    D. Depressants s. Rum and whisky
    t. Opium and heroin
    (1) A=s, B=t, C=r, D=p
    (2) A=t, B=q, C=r, D=q
    (3) A=t, B=r, C=q, D=p
    (4) A=t, B=r, C=p, D=q
  33. Which part of the human brain controls the breathing movements ?
    (1) medulla oblongata
    (2) cerebellum
    (3) diencephalons
    (4) cerebrum
  34. Parkinson’s disease is caused by the degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter
    (1) acetyl choline
    (2) norepinephrine
    (3) dopamine
    (4) GABA
  35. Column I lists some disorders associated with brain. Column II lists the causes for these disorders. Match the two columns and identify the correct option from those given
    Column I Column II

    A. Epilepsy p. degeneration of neurons in cerebral cortex
    B. Alzheimer's disease q. irregular electrical discharges in the neurons
    C. Parkinson's disease r. decreased production of acetyl choline
    D. Huntington's chorea s. degeneration of dopamine releasing neurons
    t. formation of blood clots in the brain
    (1) A=t, B=s, C=r, D=p
    (2) A=q, B=r, C=p, D=s
    (3) A=q, B=r, C=s, D=p
    (4) A=q, B=s,C=r, D=p
  36. Which hormone is not produced by the pituitary gland ?
    (1) FSH
    (2) MSH
    (3) prolactin
    (4) oxytocin
  37. Aqueduct of Sylvius is found between
    (1) lateral ventricles
    (2) optocoel
    (3) third ventricle
    (4) third and fourth ventricles
  38. Affarent nerve fibre carries impulses from
    (1) effector to CNS
    (2) receptor to CNS
    (3) CNS to muscle
    (4) CNS to receptor
  39. Foramen of Monroe in the brain is an aperture between
    (1) 3rd and 4th ventricles
    (2) rhinocoel and diacoel
    (3) lateral and 3rd ventricles
    (4) diacoel and metacoel
  40. CSF is formed by
    (1) ependymal cells
    (2) choroid plexus
    (3) neurons
    (4) neuroglial cells
  41. Pneumotaxic centre is present in
    (1) thalamus
    (2) pons
    (3) medulla oblongata
    (4) cerebrum
  42. Which of the following hormones is not a protein or peptide ?
    (1) oxytocin
    (2) ADH
    (3) insulin
    (4) progesterone
  43. If an adult human female took a drug that inhibited the release of LH, which of the following would not occur ?
    (1) the menstrual cycle
    (2) the release of an ovum from a mature follicle
    (3) secretion of estrogen by the follicular cells
    (4) secretion of GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) from the hypothalamus
  44. The non-excitable and variously shaped cells found between the neurons are
    (1) glial cells
    (2) Schwann cells
    (3) dendrites
    (4) tigroid bodies

Few sample questions for CET in PHYSIOLOGY OF CIRCULATION

  1. When the right ventricle contracts, blood is pushed into
    (1) aorta
    (2) left ventricle
    (3) right auricle
    (4) pulmonary artery
  2. Insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to heart is called
    (1) myocardial infarction
    (2) myocardial ischemia
    (3) heart attack
    (4) cyanosis
  3. The fine, muscular fibres which prevent the collapsing of the atrio-ventricular valves are called are present in
    (1) tendons
    (2) chorda tendinnae
    (3) papillary muscles
    (4) ventricular fibrillation
  4. Myocardial infarction is the
    (1) necrosis of heart muscles
    (2) insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to heart
    (3) increased heart rate
    (4) collapsing of the atrio-centricular valves
  5. Heart is supplied with oxygenated blood by
    (1) pulmonary artery
    (2) pulmonary vein
    (3) carotid artery
    (4) coronary artery
  6. Match the heart disorders listed under column-I with their meanings given under column-II; choose the answer with the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns.
    Column I Column II
    A. Stenosis p. A decrease in heart rate
    B. Bradycardia q. Blue baby disease
    C. Cyanosis r. Calcification or hardening of valves
    D. Tachycardia s. Necrosis of cardiac muscles
    t. An increase in heart rate
    (1) A=q, B=p, C=s, D=t
    (2) A=r, B=t, C=q, D=p
    (3) A=r, B=p, C=q, D=t
    (4) A=r, B=t, C=p, D=q
  7. The mitral valve is present between
    (1) right auricle and right ventricle
    (2) left auricle and left ventricle
    (3) right auricle and left ventricle
    (4) left auricle and right ventricle
  8. The heart is enclosed in a transparent membrane called
    (1) heart membrane
    (2) pericardium
    (3) mucus membrane
    (4) peritoneum
  9. The pattern of contraction and relaxation of heart is referred to as
    (1) blood pressure
    (2) arterial flow
    (3) blood flow
    (4) cardiac cycle
  10. The typical `Lub-dub’ sounds heard in the heart beat of a healthy person are due to
    (1) closing of the tricuspid & bicuspid valves
    (2) blood flow through arteries
    (3) closing of the tricuspid & bicuspid valves followed by the closing of semi-lunar valves
    (4) closing of the semi-lunar valves
  11. Blood pressure is defined as
    (1) the force with which blood pushes against the wall of the blood vessels
    (2) the force with which blood is pushed to the legs
    (3) the force with which blood comes out of the ventricles
    (4) the force with which blood comes out of the ventricle
  12. In a cardiac out put of 5250 ml. per minute, with 75 heart beats per minute, the stroke volume is
    (1) 55ml
    (2) 60ml
    (3) 70ml
    (4) 80ml
  13. Hardening of arteries due to deposition of cholesterol is called
    (1) thrombosis
    (2) atherosclerosis
    (3) rhinitis
    (4) stenosis
  14. How many times a red blood corpuscle will have to pass through the heart in its journey from hepatic artery to the aorta ?
    (1) two times
    (2) only once
    (3) several times
    (4) four times
  15. How many double circulations are normally completed by the human heart, in one minute?
    (1) 8
    (2) 16
    (3) 72
    (4) 36
  16. Tetralogy of Fallot are attributes of
    (1) infarction
    (2) cyanosis
    (3) cardiomegaly
    (4) coronary thrombosis
  17. The animal which has the smallest RBC is
    (1) Salamander (Amphiuma)
    (2) Musk deer (Tragupus javanicus)
    (3) Camel
    (4) Chameleon
  18. Which statement is false ?
    (1) veins are typically larger in diameter than arteries
    (2) the walls of arteries are elastic, enabling them to stretch and shrink with changes in blood pressure
    (3) the blood pressure in veins is normally too low for blood to return to the heart without the action of skeletal muscles
    (4) because of their small size, capillaries contain blood that is moving more quickly than in other parts of the circulatory system
  19. Which statement about mammalian heart function is false ?
    (1) Contraction of the heart originates at the sinoatrial node in the right atrium
    (2) the atrioventricular node propagates the contraction to the ventricles
    (3) during atrial contraction, venous blood flows into the right atrium
    (4) the pulmonary artery contains oxygenated blood
  20. During venricular systole
    (1) oxygenated blood is pumped into the aorta and deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary vein
    (2) oxygenated blood is pumped into the pulmonary artery and deoxygenated blood is pumped into the artery
    (3) oxygenated blood is pumped into the aorta and deoxygenated blood is pumped into the pulmonary artery
    (4) oxygenated blood is pumped into the pulmonary vein and deoxygenated blood is pumped into the pulmonary artery
  21. In an undamaged blood vessel, conversion of prothrombin to thrombin is prevented by
    (1) fibrinogen
    (2) Ca++
    (3) factor VIII
    (4) heparin
  22. In a cardiac cycle, blood pressure is at a maximum when the
    (1) atria are contracting during systole
    (2) ventricles are relaxing during systole
    (3) ventricles are relaxing during diastole
    (4) ventricle are contracting during systole

Thursday, October 1, 2009

FEW QUESTIONS FOR CET IN PLANT WATER RELATIONS


  1. Pressure potential exerted by a cell vacuole is
    (1) osmotic pressure
    (2) turgor pressure
    (3) solute potential
    (4) diffusion pressure deficit

  2. Osmotic potential of pure water is
    (1) one
    (2) zero
    (3) less than one
    (4) between zero and one

  3. A cell is plasmolysed after being kept in hypertonic solution. What will be present between cell wall and plasma membrane ?
    (1) isotonic solution
    (2) hypotonic solution
    (3) hypertonic solution
    (4) cytoplasm

  4. In hypertonic solution, the cell’s water potential
    (1) decreases
    (2) increases
    (3) first increases, then decreases
    (4) does’nt change

  5. In osmosis, water always moves towards
    (1) the hypotonic solution, that is, the solution with greater solute concentration
    (2) the hypotonic solution, that is, the solution with lesser solute concentration
    (3) the hypertonic solution, that is, the solution with greater solute concentration
    (4) the hypertonic solution, that is, the solution with lesser solute concentration

  6. The movement of water from one cell of cortex to adjacent cell in root is mainly due to
    (1) accumulation of inorganic salts in cells
    (2) accumulation of organic compounds in cells
    (3) water potential gradient
    (4) chemical potential gradient

  7. A plant cell is placed in a solution whose solute concentration is twice as great as the concentration of the cell cytoplasm. The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing water but not the solutes to pass through. What will happen to the cell ?
    (1) no change will occur because it is plant cell which has a rigid cell wall
    (2) the cell will shrivel because of osmosis
    (3) the cell will swell because of osmosis
    (4) the cell will shrivel because of active transport of water

  8. A flaccid cell is one in which
    (1) cell wall is shrunken due to water deficiency
    (2) cell wall is not shrunken but cell membrane has contracted
    (3) cell wall is completely stretched
    (4) cell wall breaks due to excessive pressure of cytoplasm

  9. When solute is added to the solvent
    (1) free energy of solvent decreases
    (2) osmotic potential increases
    (3) water potential decreases
    (4) all these

  10. Which one of the following statements is wrong ?
    (1) water potential is the chemical potential of water
    (2) solute potential is always negative
    (3) water potential is equal to solute potential in a fully turgid cell
    (4) pressure potential is zero in a flaccid cell

  11. In a fully turgid cell, (Comed 08)
    (1) Ψs will be negative and Ψp will be positive
    (2) Ψp will be negative and Ψs will be positive
    (3) both Ψs and Ψp will be positive
    (4) both Ψs and Ψp will be negative

  12. What will be the direction of net osmotic movement of water if a solution ‘A’ enclosed in a semipermeable membrane, having osmotic potential of ‘- 30 bars’ and pressure potential of ‘5 bars’ is submerged in a solution ‘B’ with osmotic potential of ‘- 10 bars’ and pressure potential ‘0’ ? (2002)
    (1) A to B
    (2) B to A
    (3) equal movement in both the directions
    (4) no movement

  13. What will be the direction of movement of water when a solution ‘A’ having Ψw –10 bar and solution ‘B’ having Ψw –6 bar are separated by a semipermeable membrane ?
    (1) A to B
    (2) B to A
    (3) from both ‘A’ to ‘B’ and ‘B’ to ‘A’
    (4) there is no movement

  14. A cell is placed in 0.5M solution of sugar. If no change in the volume of cell occurs, the concentration of the cell sap would be
    (1) 5M
    (2) 0.5M
    (3) 1.0M
    (4) 0.1M

  15. Imbibition involves
    (1) diffusion of water
    (2) movement of water into imbibant through capillary action
    (3) movement of water into imbibant through diffusion as well as capillary action
    (4) absorption of water

  16. Dry seeds when placed in water swell up due to
    (1) absorption
    (2) diffusion
    (3) imbibition
    (4) transpiration

  17. Wooden pieces inserted in a rock cause its breakdown during rainy season due to (Comed 08)
    (1) osmotic pressure
    (2) turgor pressure
    (3) metric potential
    (4) wall pressure

  18. A RBC and a plant cell are placed in distilled water. The solute concentration is the same in both the cells. What changes would be observed in them ? (CET 09)
    (1) Both plant cell and RBC would not undergo any change
    (2) The RBC would increase in size and burst while the plant cell would remain about the same size
    (3) The plant cell would increase in size and burst while the RBC would remain about the same size
    (4) Both plant cell and RBC would decrease in size and collapse

  19. Which of the following type of water is not available to plants for absorption ?
    (1) hygroscopic water & capillary water
    (2) capillary water & gravitational water
    (3) gravitational water & hygroscopic water
    (4) capillary water only

  20. Many transplanted seedlings may not survive because (2000)
    (1) they donot like the new soil
    (2) they donot get the required mineral salts
    (3) leaves get damaged during transfer
    (4) most of the roothairs are lost during transplantation

  21. The correct route of water in a plant is
    (1) passage cell of endodermis – xylem – cortex – root hair
    (2) cortex – root hair – xylem – passage cells of endodermis
    (3) root hair – cortex – passage cell of endodermis – xylem
    (4) xylem – passage cell of endodermis – cortex – root hair

  22. Identify the correct statement;
    (1) hypotonic medium triggers increased water absorption by root hairs
    (2) capillary water is held tightly by the soil particles
    (3) the initial stage of water absorption is by osmosis
    (4) a cell’s water potential decreases in hypotonic solution

  23. Root cap has no role in water absorption because it has
    (1) no cells containing chloroplasts
    (2) no direct connection with vascular bundles
    (3) no root hairs
    (4) loosely arranged cells

  24. A correct statement among the following is
    (1) the apoplastic movement of water occurs exclusively through the intercellular spaces and the walls of cells
    (2) movement through apoplast involves crossing the cell membrane
    (3) apoplastic transport does not depend on gradient
    (4) apoplast provides many barriers to water movement

  25. Which of the following would not be present in significant amounts in the xylem sap ?
    (1) nitrogen
    (2) sugar
    (3) phosphorous
    (4) water

  26. Water vapour in woody plants are removed through
    (1) stomata
    (2) lenticels
    (3) stomata and lenticels
    (4) lenticels and hydathodes

  27. What is the main force responsible for the upward movement of water in the trunk of a tree ?
    (1) evaporation of water from leaf surface
    (2) breakdown and release of energy of sugar molecules
    (3) pressure exerted by the root cells
    (4) osmotic changes caused by alterations in salt content

  28. Which of the following statement/s is/are true ?
    (1) the apoplastic movement of water occurs through the cell wall without crossing any membranes
    (2) the symplastic movement of water occurs from cell to cell through the plasmodesmata
    (3) water potential of the cell increases as the concentration of solutes in it increases
    (4) cell to cell movement of water occurs from lower water potential to higher water potential

    (1) 2 only
    (2) 1 and 2 only
    (3) 1, 2 and 3 only
    (4) 2, 3 and 4 only

  29. Root hairs absorb bulk of water from soil when
    (1) osmotic concentration is same in the two
    (2) solute concentration is higher in soil solution
    (3) solute concentration is lower in root hairs
    (4) solute concentration is higher in root hairs

  30. What keeps the force of gravity from pulling water molecules out of leaves ?
    (1) upward pressure from leaves
    (2) high water pressure in the leaves
    (3) movement of water towards a sugar sink
    (4) cohesion and adhesion of water molecules

  31. Which factor would contribute the most to increasing the rate of water movement upward in xylem ?
    (1) generation of root pressure
    (2) availability of soil water
    (3) rate of transpiration from leaves
    (4) rate of carbohydrate loading

  32. A common feature shared by guard cells and mesophyll cells is (2002)
    (1) differentially thick cell wall
    (2) uniformly thin cell wall
    (3) presence of chloroplasts
    (4) dumbell shaped structure

  33. High humidity during rains directly affects the following physiological function of flowering plants
    (1) photosynthesis
    (2) transpiration
    (3) metabolism
    (4) respiration

  34. Transpiration facilitates
    (1) excretion of minerals
    (2) electrolyte balance
    (3) absorption of water
    (4) opening of stomata

  35. If transpiration is low and absorption is high, then
    (1) leaves will wilt
    (2) mesophyll cell will die
    (3) photosynthesis is disturbed
    (4) root pressure becomes maximum

  36. Which of the following changes in the cell sap of guard cells leads to events responsible for opening of the stomata during day time ?
    (1) decrease in ψs but increase in ψp
    (2) increase in ψs but decrease in ψp
    (3) increase in both ψs and ψp
    (4) decrease in both ψs and ψp

  37. Stoma opens when (CET 09)
    (1) guard cells swell due to an increase in their water potential
    (2) guard cells swell by endosmosis due to the influx of hydrogen ions (protons)
    (3) guard cells swell by endosmosis due to efflux of potassium ions
    (4) guard cells swell due to a decrease in their water potential

  38. ………… is the enzyme responsible for stomatal movement. (Comed 07)
    (1) pyruvic kinase
    (2) cytochrome oxidase
    (3) PEP carboxylase
    (4) RUBISCO

  39. Which of the following would ultimately trigger opening of stomata ?
    (1) extreme heat
    (2) loss of K+ by guard cells
    (3) nightfall
    (4) swelling of guard cells due to osmosis

  40. What will be the effect of accumulation of K+ in guard cells ?
    (1) water potential increases
    (2) water potential decreases
    (3) turgidity is lost
    (4) exosmosis occurs

  41. A sudden increase in CO2 concentration around a leaf will cause
    (1) wider opening of stomata
    (2) decrease in transpiration due to stomatal closure
    (3) increase in rate of transpiration
    (4) increase in the rate of absorption of water by roots

  42. Stomata open when guard cells have
    (1) more K+
    (2) Less K+
    (3) More Cl-
    (4) More ABA

  43. Which of the following is true ?
    (1) ABA stimulates the opening of stomata
    (2) ABA and cytokinin have no effect on stomatal movement
    (3) ABA stimulates the opening of stomata and cytokinin stimulates the closure of stomata
    (4) ABA stimulates the closure of stomata and cytokinin stimulates the opening of stomata

  44. Transpiration differs from evaporation chiefly in
    (1) rate of water loss
    (2) that transpiration is a physiological process while evaporation is a physical process
    (3) transpiration is a physical process while evaporation is a physiological process
    (4) frequency of water loss

  45. Transpiration in plants would be most rapid when
    (1) atmosphere is saturated with water
    (2) there is excess of water in the soil
    (3) the air is still
    (4) environmental conditions are dry

  46. Identify the correct statement;
    (1) ABA is produced during water stress which causes closure of stomata
    (2) the stomata of water lily opens at night
    (3) stomatal closure is facilitated by conversion of starch into organic acids
    (4) the outer wall of guard cells is suberised

  47. Transpiration rate in sunflower leaf is
    (1) higher on the upper surface
    (2) higher on the lower surface
    (3) equal on both the surfaces
    (4) lower on the lower surface

  48. In which of the following plants, there will be no transpiration ? (2005)
    (1) aquatic submerged plants
    (2) plants living in deserts
    (3) aquatic plants with floating leaves
    (4) plants growing in hilly regions

  49. Which of these reduces rate of transpiration ?
    (1) rise in temperature
    (2) increase in water uptake
    (3) increase in wind velocity
    (4) decrease in light intensity

  50. Match the type of stomatal distribution listed under column I and the surface on which stomata are present, given under column II.
    Column I Column II
    A. Potamogeton type p. Stomata only on upper surface
    B. Oat or Oak type q. Stomata on only lower surface
    C. Water lily type r. Stomata are vestigeal or absent
    D. Apple type s. More stomata on lower surface
    t. Equal distribution of stomata on the two surfaces
    (1) A = r, B = t, C = p, D = q
    (2) A = r, B = p, C = s, D = q
    (3) A = s, B = r, C = q, D = p
    (4) A = r, B = t, C = s, D = q

  51. Match the type of stomatal rhythm listed under column I and the daily stomatal rhythm exhibited by them, given under column II.
    Column I Column II
    A. Alfalfa type p. Stomata remain closed throughout
    B. Potato type q. Stomata remain open throughout
    C. Barley type r. Stomata remain open throughout except
    for a few hours in the evening
    s. Stomata remain closed throughout except
    for a few hours in the day time
    (a) A-q, B-r, C-s
    (b) A-r, B-s, C-q
    (c) A-q, B-r, C-p
    (d) A-q, B-S, C-p

  52. Guttation occurs when
    (1) transpiration is very low and absorption is very high
    (2) transpiration and absorption are very high
    (3) transpiration and absorption are very low
    (4) transpiration is very high and absorption is very low

  53. Which of the following physical processes is involved chiefly in causing guttation ?
    (1) cohesive force
    (2) osmosis
    (3) root pressure
    (4) transpiration pull

  54. The achlorophyllous, loosely arranged parenchyma cells present at the tip of tracheary elements below hydathodes constitute
    (1) complementary tissue
    (2) epiblema
    (3) epithem
    (4) passage cells

  55. Which would do maximum harm to a tree ? (CET 07)
    (1) loss of half of its leaves
    (2) loss of all its bark
    (3) loss of all its leaves
    (4) loss of half of its branches

  56. Which of the following is a difference between transport by xylem and transport by phloem ?
    (1) active transport moves xylem sap but not phloem sap
    (2) transpiration moves phloem sap but not xylem sap
    (3) xylem sap moves up whereas phloem sap moves up and down
    (4) xylem sap moves from sugar source to sink, but phloem sap does not

  57. Although a girdled tree (upto bast) may survive for sometime, it will eventually die because
    (1) water will not move upwards
    (2) water will not move downwards
    (3) sugars and other organic materials will not move downwards
    (4) sugars and other organic materials will not move upwards