Plant diseases ongoing... (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does stunted growth in plants typically indicate?
What does stunted growth in plants typically indicate?
Nitrate deficiency
Which plant disease causes black spots on rose leaves?
Which plant disease causes black spots on rose leaves?
Black spot fungus
What causes crown galls on plants?
What causes crown galls on plants?
Bacterial infections
What symptom do aphid infestations cause?
What symptom do aphid infestations cause?
Malformed stems or leaves
What is the term for yellowing of leaves caused by magnesium deficiency?
What is the term for yellowing of leaves caused by magnesium deficiency?
Chlorosis
What does tobacco mosaic virus affect in plants?
What does tobacco mosaic virus affect in plants?
Photosynthesis
Why does nitrate deficiency cause stunted growth?
Why does nitrate deficiency cause stunted growth?
Nitrates convert sugars to proteins
Why is magnesium crucial for plants?
Why is magnesium crucial for plants?
Production of chlorophyll
What do monoclonal antibodies detect in plant disease diagnosis?
What do monoclonal antibodies detect in plant disease diagnosis?
Specific pathogens
How are antigens used to diagnose plant diseases?
How are antigens used to diagnose plant diseases?
Detected using monoclonal antibodies
What is detected in plant tissue to identify a pathogen's DNA?
What is detected in plant tissue to identify a pathogen's DNA?
Small amounts of pathogen DNA
How can pathologists identify pathogens in fields?
How can pathologists identify pathogens in fields?
Analyse distribution of diseased plants