Plant Physiology & Metabolism
MM: 20 Time: 1 hour
Section A (4x1=4 mark)
Q.1 The process of photosynthesis is:
a)anabolic b)catabolic c)metabolic d)oxidative
Q.2 Carbon assimilation occurs in:
a)nucleus b)protoplast c)mitochondria d)chloroplast
Q.3 Pigment involved in photosynthesis include:
a)chlorophyll a b)chlorophyll b c)carotenoids d)all the above
Q.4 Requirement for carbon assimilation include:
a)oxygen b)carbon dioxide c)ethanol d)none of the above
Section B (2.5x4=10 marks) Answer any Three
Q.5 Define photosynthesis and also give the equation.
Q.6 List the various requirement of carbon assimilation.
Q.7 Distinguish between the two phases of photosynthesis.
Q.8 Write a note on photosynthetic pigments.
Q.9 Give a diagrammatic representation of L.S. Chloroplast.
Q.10 What is Kranz anatomy?
Q.11 Discuss the significance of C3, C4 and CAM cycles.
Section C (2x3=6 marks) Answer any Two
Q.12 Explain the mechanism of carbon assimilation.
Q.13 What is the significance of the process to the Biota?