Plant Science in Agriculture Quiz

Explore plant physiology with this quiz. Test your knowledge on plant roots, photosynthesis, hormones, crop rotation, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a primary function of plant roots?

Photosynthesis
Water and nutrient absorption
Transpiration
Seed production
#2

Which of the following nutrients is often referred to as the 'building block' of plant proteins?

Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Calcium
#3

Which of the following is a leguminous cover crop commonly used for nitrogen fixation in agriculture?

Rye
Buckwheat
Clover
Sorghum
#4

What is the primary function of the phloem in plants?

Water transport
Food transport
Mineral absorption
Gas exchange
#5

Which plant family includes important cereal crops such as wheat, rice, and corn?

Leguminaceae
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
#6

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Respiration
Transpiration
Photosynthesis
Germination
#7

Which plant hormone is responsible for cell elongation and growth?

Auxin
Gibberellin
Cytokinin
Abscisic acid
#8

What is the main function of stomata in plant leaves?

Photosynthesis
Respiration
Gas exchange
Water absorption
#9

Which plant disease is caused by a fungus and often affects cereal crops like wheat and barley?

Rust
Mosaic
Blister rust
Wilt
#10

What is the term for the agricultural practice of growing two or more crops in the same field in alternating rows?

Monoculture
Polyculture
Intercropping
Cover cropping
#11

Which essential nutrient is often deficient in plants grown in acidic soils?

Iron
Magnesium
Zinc
Calcium
#12

What is the term for the protective outer covering of a seed?

Pericarp
Endosperm
Testa
Cotyledon
#13

In agriculture, what is the purpose of crop rotation?

Increase soil fertility
Control pests and diseases
Maximize water usage
Accelerate seed germination
#14

What is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use called?

Nitrification
Denitrification
Nitrogen fixation
Ammonification
#15

Which plant growth regulator is often used to delay fruit ripening and extend the shelf life of fruits?

Gibberellin
Ethylene
Abscisic acid
Cytokinin
#16

What is the role of mycorrhizal fungi in plant-microbe interactions?

Fix nitrogen
Enhance water absorption
Facilitate nutrient uptake
Produce antibiotics
#17

Which plant hormone is associated with promoting leaf senescence and abscission?

Gibberellin
Ethylene
Auxin
Cytokinin

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