Question 1

Eudicot stems have vascular bundles scattered throughout the ground tissue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The root cap

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A)   protects the meristem from abrasion.
B)   is located at the tip of the root.
C)   secretes a lubricant for the growing root.
D)   plays a role in sensing gravity.
E)   All answers are correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The primary organ of photosynthesis in a plant is the

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A)   leaf.
B)   stomata.
C)   bark.
D)   stem.
E)   chlorophyll.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The three main types of tissue formed by plant cells are ground tissue,dermal tissue,and vascular tissue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Where would you expect to find sapwood in a cross section of a tree trunk?

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A)   in the center
B)   just to the inside of the bark
C)   in the bark
D)   in the roots
E)   All answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The conducting cells of the xylem are called

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A)   sieve tube elements.
B)   tracheids and companion cells.
C)   tracheids and vessel elements.
D)   vessel elements and sieve tube elements.
E)   companion cells and sieve tube elements.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

If you dug up a plant and found it to have fibrous roots,you would suspect it to be a monocot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The type of plant cell that provides rigid support and is dead at maturity is a

Accepted Answer

A)   sclerenchyma cell.
B)   sieve tube cell.
C)   parenchyma cell.
D)   collenchyma cell.
E)   guard cell.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

If a plant exhibits determinate growth,the plant

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A)   continues to grow until the environment determines that it cannot.
B)   produces auxiliary roots to help stabilize the plant.
C)   sends out tendrils to support the plant.
D)   stops growing when the plant reaches its mature size.
E)   produces seeds only at one time during its life.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which best describes a compound leaf?

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A)   multiple blades attached to a single petiole
B)   a single blade attached to a petiole
C)   a single leaflet attached to a petiole
D)   multiple leaflets attached to a single petiole
E)   multiple leaflets attached to multiple petiolesF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The shoot of a plant is the aboveground part of a plant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the spring before the leaves come out,maple trees are often tapped to collect sap to make syrup.The sugars were stored in the wood of the tree as starch and then released as temperatures rise above freezing in late winter.Which of the following best describes the original source of the sugars found in the sap?

Accepted Answer

A)   photosynthesis during the previous summer
B)   photosynthesis that winter
C)   photosynthesis occurring in the spring while the sap is flowing
D)   breakdown of cellulose in the tree
E)   absorption from the soilF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

"K" is the chemical symbol for

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A)   phosphorus.
B)   potassium.
C)   nickel.
D)   krypton.
E)   copper.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Bean plants significantly change the development of their roots when they make nodules,as well as diverting energy and resources for this change.Given the critical role of normal roots,why would the plant make this change?

Accepted Answer

A)   because Rhizobium produces ammonium (NH₄⁺) 
B)   because Rhizobium produces nitrogen (N₂) 
C)   because Rhizobium produces sugars
D)   because Rhizobium protects the plants from predators
E)   because Rhizobium protects the plants from parasitesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The water absorption rate of a plant's roots is greatly increased by

Accepted Answer

A)   the presence of many stomata.
B)   the presence of root hairs only.
C)   both associations with mycorrhizal fungi and the presence of root hairs.
D)   association with mycorrhizal fungi only.
E)   both the presence of many stomata and root hairs.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

On a hot,sunny day,which of the following would help protect a plant from water loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   both cuticle and stomata
B)   both cuticle and cortex
C)   both stomata and cortex
D)   both cuticle and phloem
E)   both phloem and stomataF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Compound leaves are defined as being divided into

Accepted Answer

A)   blades.
B)   companion cells.
C)   leaflets.
D)   stomata.
E)   lateral meristems.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Roots are long and thin to make them good at absorbing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Roots are usually found underground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If a gardener wanted to help prevent erosion along a slope,it would be best to plant

Accepted Answer

A)   grasses because they have fibrous roots.
B)   grasses because they have taproots.
C)   trees because they have taproots.
D)   trees because they have fibrous roots.
E)   All answers are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 21: Plant Form and Function

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Which best describes a compound leaf?

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If you dug up a plant and found it to have fibrous roots,you would suspect it to be a monocot.

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If a gardener wanted to help prevent erosion along a slope,it would be best to plant

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The three main types of tissue formed by plant cells are ground tissue,dermal tissue,and vascular tissue.

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Eudicot stems have vascular bundles scattered throughout the ground tissue.

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If a plant exhibits determinate growth,the plant

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Roots are long and thin to make them good at absorbing.

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The conducting cells of the xylem are called

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Where would you expect to find sapwood in a cross section of a tree trunk?

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The type of plant cell that provides rigid support and is dead at maturity is a

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Bean plants significantly change the development of their roots when they make nodules,as well as diverting energy and resources for this change.Given the critical role of normal roots,why would the plant make this change?

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The water absorption rate of a plant's roots is greatly increased by

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On a hot,sunny day,which of the following would help protect a plant from water loss?

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The primary organ of photosynthesis in a plant is the

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"K" is the chemical symbol for

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Compound leaves are defined as being divided into

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Roots are usually found underground.

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The shoot of a plant is the aboveground part of a plant.

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The root cap

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Which best describes a compound leaf?

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If you dug up a plant and found it to have fibrous roots,you would suspect it to be a monocot.

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If a gardener wanted to help prevent erosion along a slope,it would be best to plant

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The three main types of tissue formed by plant cells are ground tissue,dermal tissue,and vascular tissue.

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Eudicot stems have vascular bundles scattered throughout the ground tissue.

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Roots are long and thin to make them good at absorbing.

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The conducting cells of the xylem are called

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Where would you expect to find sapwood in a cross section of a tree trunk?

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The type of plant cell that provides rigid support and is dead at maturity is a

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Bean plants significantly change the development of their roots when they make nodules,as well as diverting energy and resources for this change.Given the critical role of normal roots,why would the plant make this change?

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The water absorption rate of a plant's roots is greatly increased by

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On a hot,sunny day,which of the following would help protect a plant from water loss?

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The primary organ of photosynthesis in a plant is the

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"K" is the chemical symbol for

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Compound leaves are defined as being divided into

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