Lesson 4.3.1.4
4.3.1.4 Fungal diseases Quiz: AQA Biology, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which fungal disease of roses is named in the specification?
- Tobacco mosaic virus
- Malaria
- Rose black spot
- Measles
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Which symptom is typical of a rose black spot infection?
- White powdery coating
- Yellow root swellings
- Red stem galls
- Purple leaf spots
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Why does rose black spot reduce the growth of a plant?
- Prevents water absorption
- Reduces photosynthesis
- Stops root respiration
- Blocks mineral transport
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How is rose black spot spread in the environment?
- Contaminated soil
- Water or wind
- Direct root contact
- Insect vectors only
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Which chemical spray is used to treat rose black spot?
- Herbicide
- Pesticide
- Fungicide
- Antibiotic
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Which is NOT a treatment for rose black spot?
- Pruning infected stems
- Removing affected leaves
- Antibiotics
- Fungicides
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Rose black spot is caused by which type of organism?
- A virus
- A protist
- A fungus
- A bacterium
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What physical action helps to treat rose black spot?
- Adding extra fertiliser
- Removing infected leaves
- Pruning healthy roots
- Boiling the soil
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Why should infected leaves be removed to control rose black spot?
- Increases root absorption
- Reduces fungal spread
- Kills insect vectors
- Prevents soil erosion
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Which process is reduced when rose leaves develop black spot?
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Transpiration
- Active transport
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Why are antibiotics ineffective against rose black spot?
- It is genetic
- It is bacterial
- It is viral
- It is fungal
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How should a gardener dispose of leaves infected with black spot?
- Wash with water
- Compost them
- Destroy them
- Leave on soil
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Which part of a rose plant is affected by black spot?
- Stems
- Roots
- Petals
- Leaves
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Why does early leaf loss from black spot stunt plant growth?
- Water loss increases
- Less photosynthesis occurs
- Root decay accelerates
- Nutrient uptake stops
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How can rose black spot spores travel on a windy day?
- Via bird droppings
- Through the air
- Through underground roots
- Via earthworms
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Why might rose black spot persist despite applying a fungicide?
- Spores remain
- Leaves absorb poison
- Fungus is bacterial
- Immune response fails
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What type of treatment kills the pathogen that causes rose black spot?
- Vaccination
- Antiviral
- Antibiotic
- Fungicide
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Which gas production rate measures photosynthesis rate in rose leaves?
- Methane
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
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Besides water, how is the rose black spot pathogen spread between plants?
- Wind
- Insects
- Soil
- Pollen
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Which type of chemical is used to treat rose black spot?
- Pesticide
- Painkiller
- Antibiotic
- Fungicide
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