The ascent of water in tall trees is mainly due to
adhesive forces
transpiration pull
root pressure
cohesive forces
Correct answer is B
Transpiration pull or the suction force is the force which aids in drawing the water upward from roots to leaves which is used by the leaves for photosynthesis and excess is released through the stomata.
By what process is starch converted into maltose?
Hydrolysis
Condensation
Translocation
Photosynthesis
Correct answer is A
Carbohydrates are broken down into their component sugars by hydrolysis. This type of hydrolysis is called Saccharification.
One major difference between plant and animal nutrition is the ability of plants to synthesize
Food for plants and animals
Water for plants
Water for animals
Food for plants only
Correct answer is A
The food produced by plants serve as food both for the plants and animals (herbivores and in extension, all animals).
The source of energy required by plants during food production is
Photosynthesis
Chlorophyll
Sunlight
Microorganisms
Correct answer is C
The food production process (photosynthesis) makes use of the energy of light for the process.
In the diagram above, the larva is also known as
Nymph
Caterpillar
Maggot
Chrysalis
Correct answer is B
The diagram is the life cycle of a butterfly whose larva is called caterpillar.
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