18 Questions
What percentage of the phosphorus contained in phosphate is found in bones?
85%
Which of the following is a key function of potassium in the body?
Maintaining acid-base balance
Which of the following is a key function of sodium in the body?
Regulating the water and electrolyte balance
What is the role of sulfur in the body?
All of the above
Which type of vitamins are fat-soluble and do not dissolve in water?
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
What is a key function of zinc in the body?
Aiding in the production of digestive enzymes
What is the primary role of zinc in plants?
Enzymatic function and reactivity, stem elongation, protein and starch synthesis
Which plant hormone is responsible for regulating plant height and promoting fruit set and seed germination?
Gibberellins
What is the primary function of calcium in the human body?
Enabling blood clotting, muscle contraction, and heart function
What is the primary role of chlorine in the human body?
Maintaining proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of body fluids
Which plant hormone is responsible for promoting flowering, hastening fruit ripening, and causing fruit and leaf abscission?
Ethylene
Which plant hormone regulates cell division and chloroplast maturation?
Cytokinin
Which vitamin is most abundant in high-fat foods and is better absorbed with fat?
Vitamin A
What is the primary function of Vitamin D?
Maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus
How does Vitamin E help the body?
Acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage
What is the primary function of Vitamin K?
Helps make proteins needed for blood clotting and bone formation
Which water-soluble vitamin helps the body's cells change carbohydrates into energy?
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Which vitamin has a role in healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Vitamin A
Test your knowledge on the functions of plant hormones like auxin, gibberellins, and ethylene, along with the roles of essential nutrients like sulfur and zinc in plants. Understand how these substances regulate plant growth, development, and physiological processes.
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