161. Which element essential for stability of chromosome structure

A Zn
B Ca
C Mo
D Fe
Answer :   Ca
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162. The most powerful imbibant is

A Agar-agar
B Proteins
C Cellulose
D Lignin
Answer :   Agar-agar
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163. The water potential of pure water is :

A Less than zero
B More than zero but less than one
C More than one
D Zero
Answer :   Zero
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164. Minerals absorbed by roots move to the leaf through

A xylem
B phloem
C sieve tubes
D none of the above
Answer :   xylem
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165. The main difference between active and passive transport across cell membrane is :

A active transport occurs more rapidly than passive transport
B passive transport is non-selective whereas active transport is selective
C passive transport requires a concentration gradient across a biological membrane whereas active transport requires energy to move solutes
D passive transport is confined to anionic carrier proteins whereas active transport is confined to cationic channel proteins
Answer :   passive transport requires a concentration gradient across a biological membrane whereas active transport requires energy to move solutes
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166. Water is actively absorbed by root when

A Soil solution is hypotonic
B Soil solution is hypertonic
C Transpiration rates are high
D Shoot pressure is high
Answer :   Soil solution is hypertonic
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167. Radial micellation of cellulose occurs at

A Outer wall of guard cells
B Inner wall of guaed cells
C Inner wall of subsidiary cells
D None of the above
Answer :   Inner wall of guaed cells
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168. Osmotic pressure of a cell is zero when

A T.P. is maximum
B DPD is maximum
C T.P. is zero
D Not possible
Answer :   Not possible
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169. Cuticular transpiration is observed mainly in

A Xeropytes
B Herbaceous plants
C Trees
D Shrubs
Answer :   Herbaceous plants
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170. Highest concentration of auxin is found in

A Root and Shoot tips
B Leaves and Fruits
C Mid stem portion
D None of the above
Answer :   Root and Shoot tips
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