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Biology Unit Test Absorption by Roots

The document is a Biology Unit Test focused on the topic of absorption by roots, consisting of various sections including definitions, differences, diagram-based questions, experiment observations, applications, and fill-in-the-blanks. It covers key concepts such as osmosis, active transport, turgor pressure, and the effects of different solutions on plant cells. The test assesses students' understanding through definitions, comparisons, experiments, and applications related to plant absorption mechanisms.

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Biology Unit Test Absorption by Roots

The document is a Biology Unit Test focused on the topic of absorption by roots, consisting of various sections including definitions, differences, diagram-based questions, experiment observations, applications, and fill-in-the-blanks. It covers key concepts such as osmosis, active transport, turgor pressure, and the effects of different solutions on plant cells. The test assesses students' understanding through definitions, comparisons, experiments, and applications related to plant absorption mechanisms.

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Biology Unit Test – Absorption by Roots

Section A: Definitions (1 mark each)


1. Define osmosis.
2. What is plasmolysis?
3. Define active transport.
4. What is turgor pressure?
5. What is a semi-permeable membrane?
Section B: Differences (2–3 marks)
6. Differentiate between diffusion and osmosis.
7. Mention two differences between osmosis and active transport.
8. Write two differences between isotonic and hypertonic solutions.
Section C: Diagram-based (Label or Explain) (3 marks)
9. Draw and label a root hair showing absorption of water.
10. Explain the thistle funnel experiment to demonstrate osmosis.
11. Label the diagram showing osmosis in three types of solutions (isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic).
Section D: Experiment Observation & Reasoning (2–3 marks)
12. Why was oil added to the test tube in the absorption experiment (Fig. 4.15)?
13. What does the girdling experiment prove?
14. Why does the weight in Fig. 4.7 stop the rise of solution?
Section E: Application/HOTS (3–4 marks)
15. What happens when a plant is placed in salty water? Explain with reason.
16. Why do wilted leaves become turgid again at night?
17. How does a root hair absorb water from the soil?
Section F: Fill in the Blanks / Match the Following (1 mark each)
18. __________ pressure helps water rise up from the roots.
19. __________ is the condition when the cell cannot take more water.
20. __________ occurs when water leaves the cell placed in a strong salt solution.
21. Match the following: A. Turgor Pressure 1. Wilting of cells B. Plasmolysis 2.
Absorption by root hair C. Root Hair 3. Rigidity in plant

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