Plant Disease (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What type of pathogen causes tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)?
What type of pathogen causes tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)?
Virus
What type of pathogen causes rose black spot?
What type of pathogen causes rose black spot?
Fungus
What type of pathogen causes bacterial wilt?
What type of pathogen causes bacterial wilt?
Bacteria
Why are aphids particularly dangerous to plants?
Why are aphids particularly dangerous to plants?
They cause damage & spread pathogens
What are nitrate ions needed for in plants?
What are nitrate ions needed for in plants?
Making proteins for growth
What are magnesium ions needed for in plants?
What are magnesium ions needed for in plants?
Making chlorophyll for photosynthesis
How do cellulose cell walls protect plants?
How do cellulose cell walls protect plants?
Make it hard for microorganisms to enter
What is the function of the waxy leaf cuticle?
What is the function of the waxy leaf cuticle?
Stops water loss & blocks microorganisms
Where are layers of dead cells found as a protective barrier?
Where are layers of dead cells found as a protective barrier?
Tree bark
What do antibacterial substances produced by plants do?
What do antibacterial substances produced by plants do?
Kill harmful bacteria
What is the toxin produced by foxglove plants called?
What is the toxin produced by foxglove plants called?
Digitalis
What is the purpose of thorns and sharp hairs on plants?
What is the purpose of thorns and sharp hairs on plants?
Hurt animals that try to eat them
How does the passion flower use mimicry to protect itself?
How does the passion flower use mimicry to protect itself?
Spots look like butterfly eggs