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Both plants and animals have the ability to photosynthesize Answer: False
All of the following are organelles found in all cells except Answer: Mitochondria
Plants are hypothesized to be evolved from an algae species. Answer: True
Bacteria, Archea, and fungi are all prokaryotes. Answer: False
All of the following are kingdoms except Answer: Angiosperms
The cell cycle includes Interphase, and Mphase (Mitosis). Answer: True
Interphase includes G1, Sphase, G2, and Mphase (Mitosis) Answer: False
Which organelle is responsible for converting sunlight energy into chemical energy (sugar) for the plants
to use? Answer: Chloroplast
Amyloplasts, Chloroplasts, Chromoplasts, and Elaioplasts are all examples of. Answer: Plastids
Plant Cell Walls are composed of Cellulose, Pectin, and Hemicellulose. Answer: True
All of the following are main functions of roots except. Answer: photosynthesis
Woody trees don't undergo secondary growth. Answer: False
The shoot and root apical meristems can be found in a specific areas of the shoot and root tip. Answer:
True
All of the following are examples of primary tissues except. Answer: secondary Phloem
Subapical meristems are regions below the apical meristems where further growth and differentiation
occurs. Answer: True
Xylem and Phloem make up the vascular tissue in plants. Xylem transports sugar and Phloem transports
water. Answer: False
Potato tuber is an example of a storage root modification. Answer: False
Perennials are plants that have.. Answer: Many years of growth
Secondary growth occurs at the lateral meristems in herbaceous stems. Answer: False
Select all that apply to secondary growth. Answer: vascular cambium, cork cambium
The cork and bark structure of older woody trees is produced by the vascular cambium. Answer: False
What is the primary function of lenticels? Answer: Gas exchange
A plant must first exhibit primary growth before it can exhibit secondary growth. Answer: True
All cells have a cell wall, cytoplasm, genetic material and ribosomes. Answer: False
All plants are heterotrophs in that they make their own food. Answer: False
Apical Meristems give rise to sub-apical meristems which function in. Answer: Elongation and
Differentiation
Apical meristems are responsible for the extension of the plant body. Answer: True
Heartwood is different from sapwood because it. Answer: is nonconducting.
If a flower has glands that secrete nectar, the cells that make up the glands would have many.
Answer: Dictyosomes or Golgi.
In the cell cycle, interphase consists of. Answer: the G1, G2, and S phases.
Perennials have a life-span of only one year. Answer: False
Phloem transports water through the plant body and is not present in secondary growth stems.
Answer: False
Plastids that contain carotenoids or other pigments, but lack chlorophyll are known as. Answer:
chromoplasts.
Prokaryotic cells are characterized by having many organelles and a large nucleus. Answer:
False
Roots function in plants for. Answer: All of the above
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in ______ synthesis and detoxification. Answer:lipid.
The activity of the ______ results in a thickening and widening of stems, branches, and roots.
Answer:
lateral meristems.
The cell structure that are the primary sites for protein synthesis are called. Answer: ribosomes.
The components of primary cell walls are cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose and lignin.
Answer:
False
The endosymbiotic theory's goal is to explain? Answer: the early formation of eukaryotic cell
from prokaryotic ancestors.
The function of phloem is to ______. Answer: transport food
The function of stomata is. Answer: regulating the exchange of gases
The function of the waxy cuticle above the epidermis is. Answer: prevent water loss
The function of the xylem is to. Answer: transport water.
The mitochondria is an organelle that takes in sunlight to produce sugars through
photosynthesis. Answer: False
The plant cell wall can have small passages that join adjacent cells to exchange nutrients,
water, or extensions of the Endoplasmic reticulum are called. Answer: Plasmodesmata
The three primary tissue systems (not tissue types) of the developing plant body are.. Answer:
the epidermal/dermal, vascular, and ground tissue systems cortex
When a botanist uses the word "indeterminate," she is referring to the: Answer: unlimited growth
of the apical meristems.
Which of the following statements about photosynthetic autotrophs is FALSE? Answer: They
obtain their required organic compounds from consuming other organisms.
Wood is exclusively a characteristic present in secondary growth. Answer: True
Xylem is made up of the following cell types. Answer:
A&B.
_____ are plastids that store polysaccharide molecules like starch. Answer:
Amyloplasts.
Question
Correct Match
Tylose
H.
Is the material that is produced to plug
up the vascular system in heartwood.
Collenchyma
B.
Tissue that has unevenly thickened
primary cell walls, provides support for
vascular bundles, and are found
beneath the epidermis
Sclerenchyma
K.
Both primary cell wall and lignified
secondary cell wall present, to examples
are fibers and sclereids.
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Phloem
L.
Is part of the vascular system that is
composed of sieve tube elements and
companion cells
Amyloplasts
N.
These are starch storing plastids that
are found in non-photosynthetic areas of
the plant.
Parenchyma
M.
This tissue type is metabolically active,
alive at maturity, and has thin primary
cell walls.
Plasmodesmata
G.
Passageways between the cell walls of
adjacent plant cells within a tissue.
Cell Membrane
J.
can be described as a mosaic and is
present in all cells and regulates what
enters and leaves the cell.
Xylem
C.
is part of the vascular system and is
made of tracheids and vessel elements.
Chloroplasts
O.
Responsible for photosynthesis and
contain chlorophyll.
Storage roots,
parasitic roots,
and aerial roots.
F.
All are examples of root modifications.
Root system of
monocots
I.
fibrous root systems
Root system of
Dicots
D.
taproot system
Apoplastic flow
A.
passage of material into the roots via
the cell walls of adjacent cells
Symplastic Flow
E.
Passage of materials into the roots via
plasmodesmata of adjacent cells
Question
Correct Match
Abscisic Acid
E.
Triggers closure of stomatal pores during
periods of drought.
Positive
Tropism
F.
Growing toward stimuli
Negative
Tropism
H.
Growing away from stimuli
Plagiotropism
A.
Growing at an angle in response to
stimuli
Phototropism
J.
Growth of the plant in response to light
Thigmotropism
D.
Growth of the plant in response to touch.
Chemotropism
C.
Growth of plant cells growing towards
response to chemicals.
Gravitropism
I.
Plant structures like roots growing in
response to gravitational forces.
Hormone
G.
Organic chemicals produced in one part
of a plant and transported to other plants,
where they initiate a response.
Auxin
B.
Chemical that caused apical meristems
to grow and initiate new cells.
Above and belowground herbivores, parasistic plants, bacteria and fungi are all potential sources of
stimuli that would potentially create a defense response on plants. Answer:
True
Physical plant defenses are chemicals that plant produces to ward off potential herbivores. Answer:
False
Chemical defenses are structures that the plant produces such as thorns or spines. Answer:
False
According to the lecture on plant defensses, the signalling pathway from an herbivore bite is:
systemin-->membrane receptor-->activation of proteinase inhibotor genes-->release of Proteinase inhibitors
Answer: True
Constitutive plant defenses are produced by & present in the plant irrespective of attack. Answer: True
Induced plant defenses are produced by & present in the plant in response to attack. Answer: True
Choose all of the functions of secondary metabolites. Answer: They protect primary metabolism by
deterring herbivores, reduce tissue loss, and avoid indection by microbil pathogens, The also attract
pollinators and seed-dispersing animals,They act as an agent of plant-plant competition, They are formed
from the byproducts or intermediates of primary metabolism
Terpenes, Phenolic Compounds, Nitrogen containing secondary products (alkaloids) are the three
principal groups of secondary metabolites. Answer: True
A
C3 plant in Laredo, TX during the summer (dry/hot) might respond by perform the following
except: Answer:
opening stomata only at night
Acidic soils have the following effect on soil nutrients and minerals: Answer: become readily
available to plants.
All of the following are plant cellular levels of communication except: Answer:
alarm signaling.
All of the following are true about auxin except: Answer: auxin is responsible for starting the
Calvin-Benson Cycle.
Chlorosis is a plant condition refering to the: Answer yellowing of leaves.
Dead leaf tissue on plants is a condition called? Answer:
necrosis
In photosynthesis Carbon Dioxide is oxidized to form sugar/Glucose. Answer:
False
Light-dependent reactions in plants proceed in the _____. Answer:
thylakoid membrane
Nitrogen fixing bacteria are parasitic and will almost always kill the host plant. Answer: False
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Notes and observations of the Venus Fly-Trap showed that: Answer:
The plant is very sensitive
and responds to specific stimuli.
The plant is very sensitive and responds to specific stimuli. Answer: False
Photorespiration is a condition that occurs in hot and dry climate where plants use O2 instead of
CO2 in the Calvin-Benson Cycle. Answer: True
Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of cells and cell respiration occurs in the
mitochondria. Plants undergo both reactions. Answer: True
Plant's main photosynthetic pigments are known as xanthophyll and carotenoids. Answer:False
Plants readily take up nitrogen from the atmosphere. Answer: False
Plants responding to environmental stimuli: Answer: All of the above are important mechanisms
for chemical reception
Rubisco fixes Carbon dioxide to which molecule: Answer:
ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate. (RuBP)
Soil and dirt are terms that can be used interchangeably. Soil is only made up of the non-living
minerals and weathered rock. Answer:
False
Soil organisms like fungi, that are associated with roots are mostly parasitic and rarely benefit
the host plant. Answer: False
Stomata are involved in all the following except? Answer:
insect predation
The Calvin cycle takes place in the: Answer: chloroplast stroma.
The oxygen released in photosynthesis comes from: Answer: water
The soil allows for roots to stabilize plants and aid in water absorption. Answer: True
The sugar production reactions of photosynthesis are also called the ______ reactions. Answer:
light-independent
Where in a plant cell is chlorophyll found? Answer:
in the thylakoid membrane
Which is classified as a plant's main photosynthetic pigment? Answer:
Chlorophyll a
Which of the following environmental conditions is likely to enhance photorespiration? Answer:
a
hot, dry environment
Which of the following highlight the benefits of soil to plants? Answer:
all of the above are
beneficial
Which of the following is the very next event that occurs when a chlorophyll molecule absorbs
light? Answer:
The electron is boosted/ejected to an excited state
Which of the following statements about soil is FALSE? Answer:
None of the above are false.
Question
Correct Match
Tendrils
F.
Leaf modification that allows plants to
wrap around and climb
Active Transport
K.
Movement of materials across the cell
membrane requiring ATP
Passive
Transport
C.
Movement of materials across the cell
membrane without requiring ATP
CAM Plants
I.
These plants keep their stomata closed
during the day and open at night. Ex.
Cactus
C4 Plants
D.
These plants have Kranz Anatomy
(bundle sheath and mesophyll cells)
which allow them to fix CO2 twice.
Nitrogen
deficiency
A.
Stunted growth and extremely pale
yellow
Phosphorus
deficiency
G.
Plants short and dark green, and may
turn brown or black.
Potassium
Deficiency
E.
Causes small spots on the tips, edges
of pale leaves
Calcium
deficiency
N.
Tender leaves are pale and drying
starting at the tips
Nitrogen Fixing
Bacteria
O.
Soil Microorganisms that are often
found in root nodules that help make
nitrogen available to plants.
Symbiotic
Mycorrhizae
B.
Soil Microorganisms that are found
on the periphery of roots and
extensions into the cortex. They aid
in the uptake of phosphorus.
Thighmotropism
J.
Plants responding to touch stimuli
Phototropism
L.
Plants responding to light stimuli
Gravitropism
H.
Plant growth in response to gravitational
forces
Plagiotropism
M.
Plants growing at an angle
All land plants are hypothesized to be descended from an Algae named
Chara spp.
Answer: True
Bryophytes are seedles vascular plants. Answer: False
Ferns are seedless vascular plants where the gametophyte dominates the life cycle. Answer: False
Gymnosperm are cone bearing, seed producing and flowering plants. Answer: False
If I am walking along a stream and I encounter bryophytes without the sporophyte present. The plant I am
looking at is diploid or 2N. Answer: False
Male gamete producing structures are called Antheridia, Female gamete producing structures are called
Archegonia. Answer: True
Mosses are small plants that require_______to complete their reproductive life cycle. Answer: Water
Please Choose all of the Ferns and Fern Allies. Answer: Whisk Ferns, Equisetum, True Ferns
(Pteridophyta), Club Mosses
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Please select all that belong in the Gymnosperm Group. Answer: Coniferphyta, Gnetophyta, Ginkophyta,
Cycadophyta,
elect all the terms that apply to Bryophytes. Answer: Hydroids,
Leptoids, Photosynthetic roots, spores, protonema
The gametophyte stage dominates the Bryophyte life cyle. Answer: True
The sporophyte stage in bryophytes is where gametes are produced. Answer: False
True Ferns and Plants called fern allies are placed in the same group because of their ability to hybridize.
Answer: False
Which important molecule are bryophytes missing in their structures that does not allow them to reach tall
height? Answer: Lignin
Which structure in bryophytes allow them to attach to hard impervious surfaces. Answer: filamentous
rhizoids
All are characteristics of Monocots except. Answer: Central taproot
Please select all that apply. Choose all structures that can be potentially found on a flower. Answer:
Stamen, Carpel, Petal, Ovary, Ovule
Please select all that apply. Select all of the characteristics of a dicot/eudicot. Answer: Flower parts in
multiples of four or five, netlike venation, two cotyledons, Vacular bundles arranged in a ring production of
cones
Double fertilization is a characteristic of gymnosperms in which two sperms enter the ovule; one fertilizes
the egg and one fuses to form endosperm. Answer: False
The family of dicots known as the asteraceae has numerous species that include the sunflowers and
daisies. Answer: True
The family of monocots poacease (order: poales) is considered to be the grass family and includes, oats,
corn and rice. Answer: True
A flower that has only Carpels and petals is: Answer:
carpellate flower
A flower that has only stamens and petals is: Answer:
staminate flower
A heterosporous plant is one that. Answer: produces 2 spore types microspores and megaspores, which
give rise to male and female gametophytes respectively, produces a gametophyte that bears both
antheridia and archegonia.
A palm tree has a fibrous root system, and parallel veins in leaves. It is likely a. Answer:
Monocot
All of the following are characteristics of dicots except: Answer:
all are characteristics
All the following are characteristics of monocots except. Answer: flower parts in multiples of four
or five
Angiosperms are most closely related to. Answer: gymnosperms
Bryophytes and Ferns are from the same plant group since they both reproduce by spores. Answer: False
Bryophytes are transitional plants between the charophyte algae and vascular land plants. Answer: True
Bryophytes don’t have true leaves and stems but have a dense woody rhizoid system. Answer: False
Bryophytes have all the following characteristics
except.
Answer: vascular tissue
Bryophytes never formed forests (mats maybe, but not forests) because. Answer: they lack lignin to grow
tall
Bryophytes require hot and dry conditions to complete their life cycle. Answer: False
Ferns and fern allies primarily spend their life cycle in the gametophyte stage. Answer: False
Ferns have similar associated plants called allies because they can cross pollinate with each other.
Answer:
False
Grasses are primarily pollinated by. Answer: Wind
Gymnosperms are important economically, because they often harvested for building materials,
paper and resins. Answer: True
Gymnosperms, pines specifically can go from seed to seed in as little as one growing season
less than one year. Answer: False
In
Equisetum
, strobili are clustered and are located at the tip of the growing plant. Answer: True
In angiosperms, the ovary develops into a. Answer: Fruit
In bryophytes, fertilization takes places in the. Answer: archegonium
In bryophytes, sperm must swim through water to reach the egg. Answer: True
In ferns, spores give rise directly to. Answer: gametophytes
Maize and rice are important food crops that are used to feed the world. These two plants are
from the family. Answer:
Poaceae
Modern agriculture was developed largely due to the characteristic of flowering plants that.
Answer: produce fruit that contain seeds
Monocots have a fibrous root system and Dicots/Eudicots have a taproot system. Answer: True
Peas, lentils, and bluebonnets belong to the plant family. Answer: Fabaceae
The fertile or reproductive parts of a flower are the: Answer: carpels and stamens
The following characteristics all helped seedless plants become better-adapted to land
except.
Answer:
no root system.
The great height reached by some vascular plants was made possible by the evolution of the
ability to synthesize lignin. Answer: True
The prothallus of Polypodiopsida (“True Ferns”) is a part of the. Answer: heart-shaped gametophyte
The spore bearing structures on the underside of fern leaves are called. Answer: Sori
Which of the following are characteristics of mosses? Answer: All are characteristics
Which of the following best describes plants of the family Poaceae? Answer:
parallel veins in
leaves
Which of the following characteristics do mosses, liverworts, and hornworts share? Answer: lack vascular
tissues, lack true leaves, and lack a true root system
Which of the following is
not
common to all vascular plants? Answer: the development of seeds
Which of the following plants is of the, Asterid Clade, family Asteraceae? Answer: Sunflower
Which of these characteristics are shared by algae and vascular plants? Answer: chloroplasts
that have chlorophyll
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