Grass MCQ 1 Sample Questions Flashcards
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What is the % N in the atmosphere?
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78%
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What type of plant has the ability to fix atmospheric N?
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Legumes
2
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What type of bacteria form a symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants?
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Rhizobium
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What form of nitrogen do the bacteria provide for the legume plant?
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Ammonium
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What is N gas converted to in the root nodules of the plant?
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Amonia (NH3)
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What is the benefit of the symbiotic relationship for the bacteria
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The legume plant provides the bacteria with a CHO for energy
10
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Which of the following will have an effect on the rate of N2 fixation?
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- Drought
- Low temperature
- Nutrient availability
- Disease/weed infestation
10
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What is plant growth in legumes directly related to?
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Rate of N2 fixation
11
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What is the fixation rate of red clover?
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200 kg N/ha/yr
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What are the characteristics of red clover plants?
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- Short life span
- Erect growth habit
- Good winter hardiness
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