Mineral Nutrition


  1. Which of the following is a free living aerobic nonphotosynthetic nitrogen-fixer?









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    Rhizobium is a symbiotic nitrogen fixer. Azospirillum is a nitrogen fixing fungus and Nostoc is anaerobic.

    Correct Option: B

    Rhizobium is a symbiotic nitrogen fixer. Azospirillum is a nitrogen fixing fungus and Nostoc is anaerobic.


  1. In plants inulin and raphides









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    Inulin and raphides crystals are reserve materials in plants. Inulin is a polysaccharide (a polymer of fructose) and is present in compositae. Raphides are bunches of needle like crystal of calcium oxalate found in certain plant cells.

    Correct Option: A

    Inulin and raphides crystals are reserve materials in plants. Inulin is a polysaccharide (a polymer of fructose) and is present in compositae. Raphides are bunches of needle like crystal of calcium oxalate found in certain plant cells.



  1. Which aquatic fern performs nitrogen fixation?









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    Azolla performs nitrogen fixation through its colonies of Anabaena azollae, which have the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen.

    Correct Option: A

    Azolla performs nitrogen fixation through its colonies of Anabaena azollae, which have the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen.


  1. Enzyme involved in nitrogen assimilation









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    A molecule of N2 is changed to ammonia by nitrogenase. Transaminase transfers amino group from one substrate to another.

    Correct Option: A

    A molecule of N2 is changed to ammonia by nitrogenase. Transaminase transfers amino group from one substrate to another.



  1. Which one of the following mineral elements plays an important role in biological nitrogen fixation?









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    Molybdenum is a component of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase involved during N2 fixation. Copper is essential for photosynthesis and respiration. Zinc is involved in synthesis of auxin. Manganese is an activator of enzymes involved in nitrogen metabolism.

    Correct Option: A

    Molybdenum is a component of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase involved during N2 fixation. Copper is essential for photosynthesis and respiration. Zinc is involved in synthesis of auxin. Manganese is an activator of enzymes involved in nitrogen metabolism.