Life Processes in Plants

VSAQ for Chapter 10 Life Processes in Plant Class 7 Science NCERT

Important Questions

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Q1: Name some components of food.

Answer

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
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Q2: Define nutrients.

Answer

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals are essential components of food, these components are called nutrients.
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Q3: Give an example of autotrophs.

Answer

 All green plants.
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Q4: Give an example of heterotrophs.

Answer

Animals and human beings.
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Q5: Plants prepare their food by using raw materials present in their _________.

Answer

Surrounding.
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Q6: What do you mean by nutrition?

Answer

Nutrition is the mode of taking food by an organism and its utilization by the body.
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Q7: Name the food factories of plants.

Answer

Leaves.
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Q8: Name the tiny pores present on the surface of leaves.

Answer

Stomata.
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Q9: Name the green pigment present in leaves.

Answer

Chlorophyll.
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Q10: ____________ helps leaves to capture the energy of sunlight.

Answer

Chlorophyll.
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Q11: Why is photosynthesis named so?

Answer

Because the synthesis of food occurs in the presence of sunlight.
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Q12: Sun is the ultimate source of energy for all living organisms. True / False.

Answer

True.
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Q13: State the equation for the process of photosynthesis.

Answer

Carbon dioxide + water → carbohydrate + Oxygen (in the presence of sunlight).
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Q14: Why are algae present in stagnant water bodies green in color?

Answer

Because they contain the green pigment chlorophyll.
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Q15: During photosynthesis, plants take in ______ and release _______.

Answer

Carbon dioxide and oxygen.
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Q16: During photosynthesis solar energy is converted into chemical energy. True / False.

Answer

True.
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Q17: The product of photosynthesis is
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fats
d. All of these

Answer

a. Carbohydrate.
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Q18: Name a plant that has both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition.

Answer

Insectivorous plants.
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Q19: Name the pores present in leaves through which exchange of gases takes place.

Answer

Stomata.
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Q20:What do plants need to grow?

Answer

Plants need sunlight, water, air, and nutrients to grow.
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Q21. How do plants make their own food?

Answer

Plants make food through photosynthesis.
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Q22. What is the role of sunlight in plant growth?

Answer

Sunlight provides energy for food production.
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Q23. What do roots absorb from the soil?

Answer

Roots absorb water and minerals.
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Q24. What gas do plants take from air during photosynthesis?

Answer

Plants take in carbon dioxide.
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Q25. Where does photosynthesis mainly take place?

Answer

Photosynthesis mainly takes place in leaves.
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