Class 8 Biology Revision Module on UT 1.

Q1. Fill in the blanks:-

a. The cell membrane of root hair is ______ and is permeable to ______molecules.

b. The ______ requires energy which is supplied by ATP molecules.

c. The transpiration rate decreases in still air because of _______.

d. Stomata present on leaf surface help in ______ as well as_____.

e._______ and ______ reproduce through their roots.

Q2. Name the following :-

a. Two minerals obtained by the plants from air.

b. A plant disease caused by the deficiency of iron.

c. A micronutrient needed for the synthesis of plant hormones.

d. An organism that reproduces by spore formation.

e. A plant reproducing by buds on the margin of their leaves.

Q3.Define :-

a. Root pressure .

b. Lenticels.

c callus.

d. Fragmentation.

e. spores.

Q4.Observe the given figure and answer the following questions:-

a. What does this figure show?

b. Name the spherical structures visible in the picture.
c. Write the significance of these structures.
d. Give examples 5 plants in which these are found.
Answer:-

Q1.a semipermeable , water.

b. Active Transport.

C Saturated air.

d. photosynthesis , Transpiration.

. e Sweet potato and dahlia .

Q2. A. carbon and oxygen

b. Chlorosis.

c. Zinc .

d.Bacteria.

e.Bryophyllum.

Q3.a. Pressure developed in the root due to continuous inflow of water.

b.Small openings in the bark of old stems and twigs.

C .An unorganised mass of cells grow in the medium.

d.Breaking up of a plant body in to two or more pieces to produce new individuals.

e.Microscopic spherical structure covered by hard protective coat capable to grow into new
individuals.

Q4.a.spores under fern leaf

b.spores.

c.capable to reproduce into new individuals .

d.Ferns , mosses, bacteria and Bread mould.