Plant physiology questions.

Explain why some plants seeds may have greater rates of germination than others.

1. Explain the unique properties of water associated with plant life
2. Describe the conduits of water and nutrient movement in the plant
3. Criticize the various theories of ascent of sap

1. Illustrate the role of light in assimilation in plants
2. Give a synthesis of what would happen if is absent during plant respiration
3. Discuss the effects of emmision into the atmosphere on plant growth.

1. Group plant hormones according to their effects on plant growth and development
2. Differentiate plant pigments from plant hormones
3. Appraise the role of light in plant adaptation

1. What is the role of a plant physiologist in the plant industry?
2. What has been the main contribution of plant physiology in our understanding of plant form and functions?

1. Explain how temperature affects plant growth and development
2. Outline the primary functions of glycolysis in plants.

1. Briefly describe the role of light in photosynthesis, and explain the main outputs of the light reactions.
2. Give explanation on how you could distinguish a plant from  a   plant.

Write short notes on the following

1. Phototropism
2. Gravitropism
3. Phytochrome
4. Bud dormancy
5. Climateric respiration

1. Briefly explain photosynthesis as a redox reaction
2. Explain the types of energy conversions during photosynthesis
3. Explain how carboxylation takes place in C3 and CAM plants.

1. Differentiate aerobic from anaerobic respiration
2. Show how respiration is essential in living systems
3. Balance the following chemical equations and calculate the respiratory coefficients(RQ)