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Which tissue system includes the epidermis, stomata, and trichomes?

The epidermal tissue system consists of the epidermis, stomata, and trichomes, which provide protection and regulate gas exchange. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.

In the pollen grain, which ll ultimately fuses with the egg ll?

The generative ll divides (often before or during pollen tube growth) to produce two sperm lls; one of these fuses with the egg ll. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Cell Structure and Function, Cell Cycle and Biomolecules, Topic: Cell organelles and biomolecular structure.

Which phototropin mainly controls chloroplast avoidance response?

That points to B: PHOT2. Compared with the other options, PHOT2 is the one that correctly describes the Phototropin+All concept. The wrong ones are A) PHOT1; C) CRY1; D) ZTL. If you’re stuck, eliminate anything that contradicts a basic fact you already know for this topic.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

Phototropins regulate which of the following processes?

That points to D: All of the above. Compared with the other options, All of the above is the one that correctly describes the Phototropin+All concept. The wrong ones are A) Phototropism; B) Chloroplast movement; C) Stomatal opening. If you’re stuck, eliminate anything that contradicts a basic fact you already know for this topic.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

Autophosphorylation of phototropin occurs on:

The right choice is C: Serine residues. In Phototropin+All, that matches how the process or concept actually works — the other choices mix up related ideas or use the wrong mechanism. Skip these: A) Tyrosine residues; B) Histidine residues; D) Aspartate residues. A quick check: if an option needs energy, pumps, or the opposite direction of movement, ask whether that really applies.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

The gene NPH1 was later renamed as:

Pick C: PHOT1. Thinking through Phototropin+All step by step rules out the lookalikes and leaves PHOT1. Skip these: A) PHOT2; B) CRY1; D) ZTL. For hormones and genes, match the molecule or gene to its real role, not a neighboring pathway.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

Phototropins are plant photoreceptors sensitive to:

Pick C: Blue light. Thinking through Phototropin+All step by step rules out the lookalikes and leaves Blue light. Skip these: A) Red light; B) Far-red light; D) UV-B light. For hormones and genes, match the molecule or gene to its real role, not a neighboring pathway.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

CRY1 protein stability in blue light is:

The right choice is C: High. In cryptochrome, that matches how the process or concept actually works — the other choices mix up related ideas or use the wrong mechanism. Skip these: A) Very low; B) Moderate; D) Absent. A quick check: if an option needs energy, pumps, or the opposite direction of movement, ask whether that really applies.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

Cryptochromes belong to which class of proteins?

That points to B: Flavoproteins. Compared with the other options, Flavoproteins is the one that correctly describes the cryptochrome concept. The wrong ones are A) Glycoproteins; C) Lipoproteins; D) Metalloproteins. If you’re stuck, eliminate anything that contradicts a basic fact you already know for this topic.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

Phytochrome is classified as which type of protein?

Pick B: Chromoprotein. Thinking through PHYTOCHROME step by step rules out the lookalikes and leaves Chromoprotein. Skip these: A) Flavoprotein; C) Lipoprotein; D) Glycoprotein. For hormones and genes, match the molecule or gene to its real role, not a neighboring pathway.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.

Attempts to chemically isolate vernalin have so far been:

Pick C: Unsuccessful. Thinking through VERNALIZATION & FLOWERING step by step rules out the lookalikes and leaves Unsuccessful. Skip these: A) Highly successful; B) Partially successful; D) Conclusive. For hormones and genes, match the molecule or gene to its real role, not a neighboring pathway.

Ref: Best CSIR NET Plant Physiology books: Master Unit 6 with Taiz & Zeiger and Salisbury & Ross. Crack Part C experimental questions with top textbooks.