Question 1

Apoptosis is Greek for "dropping off" and refers to the programmed death of cells that attach the petiole to the stem.When these cells die in the fall,the leaves drop.Cells in which part of the plant are undergoing apoptosis?

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A)  lateral meristem only
B)  apical meristem only
C)  all types of meristem
D)  leaf
E)  nodeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Plants need nitrogen since they have to have it to make

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A)  amino acids.
B)  proteins.
C)  nucleic acids.
D)  chlorophyll.
E)  All answers are correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The source of a plant's new cells is a type of plant tissue called its

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A)  tracheid.
B)  meristem.
C)  guard cell.
D)  cortex.
E)  mesophyll.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

You are examining a newly discovered plant when you find a dome of cells at the end of its stem.You have found the new plant's

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A)  apical meristem.
B)  lateral meristem.
C)  No answer is correct.
D)  tracheiD.
E)  vascular bundlE.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

You are shown a flowering plant that,you are told,hosts ants that protect it.You are told that the ants walk along the veins in its leaves.To test whether this is accurate,you could prepare a model artificial leaf with veins that are

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A)  parallel.
B)  branched.
C)  circular.
D)  oval.
E)  No answer is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

If you want to make maple syrup,you have to extract sugary syrup from a stem tissue,so you would tap the _______ tissue.

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A)  phloem
B)  guard cells
C)  xylem
D)  epidermis
E)  stomataF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

"K" is the chemical symbol for

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

Question 8

When preparing slides to look at mitosis,the tips of onion roots are a good source of cells because they contain ______ where mitosis is taking place consistently.

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A)  All answers are correct.
B)  dermal tissue
C)  vascular tissue
D)  apical meristem
E)  endodermisF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

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?

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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 B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Using organic matter such as manure or compost for fertilizer

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A)  improves fertility.
B)  aerates the soil.
C)  increases the water holding capacity of the soil.
D)  provides food for beneficial soil microorganisms.
E)  All answers are correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The conducting cell(s) of the xylem,which make up the bulk of the vascular tissue,is(are)

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A)  sieve tube elements only.
B)  tracheids only.
C)  both tracheids and vessel elements.
D)  vessel elements only.
E)  both tracheids and sieve tube elements.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Compound leaves are defined as being divided into

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

Question 14

If asked how nitrogen becomes available to plants,you would point downward,since nitrogen enters plants

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A)  through their stomatA.
B)  through their leaves.
C)  through their roots.
D)  through their roots and leaves.
E)  through their stomata and leaves.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

You are shown a flowering plant that,you are told,hosts ants that protect it.You are told that the place,made by the plant,where the ants live,is in the roots in the central pith.You conclude that this plant is a

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A)  monocot.
B)  dicot.
C)  tree.
D)  grass.
E)  No answer is correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The opening and closing of a plant's stomata are regulated by the flow of _____________ ions.

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorus
B)  magnesium
C)  copper
D)  sulfur
E)  potassiumF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The innermost layer of the cortex of a plant root is the

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A)  epidermis.
B)  stoma.
C)  guard cell.
D)  endodermis.
E)  petiolE.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Most carnivorous plants use their prey as a primary source of

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogen.
B)  energy.
C)  carbon.
D)  magnesium.
E)  potassium.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

If a plant exhibits a pattern of indeterminate growth,it stops growing when it reaches mature size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The root cap

Accepted Answer

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) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 21: Plant Form and Function

The innermost layer of the cortex of a plant root is the

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When preparing slides to look at mitosis,the tips of onion roots are a good source of cells because they contain ______ where mitosis is taking place consistently.

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Plants need nitrogen since they have to have it to make

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If asked how nitrogen becomes available to plants,you would point downward,since nitrogen enters plants

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

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"K" is the chemical symbol for

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If you want to make maple syrup,you have to extract sugary syrup from a stem tissue,so you would tap the _______ tissue.

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Most carnivorous plants use their prey as a primary source of

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Using organic matter such as manure or compost for fertilizer

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You are shown a flowering plant that,you are told,hosts ants that protect it.You are told that the ants walk along the veins in its leaves.To test whether this is accurate,you could prepare a model artificial leaf with veins that are

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If a plant exhibits a pattern of indeterminate growth,it stops growing when it reaches mature size.

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The conducting cell(s) of the xylem,which make up the bulk of the vascular tissue,is(are)

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Apoptosis is Greek for "dropping off" and refers to the programmed death of cells that attach the petiole to the stem.When these cells die in the fall,the leaves drop.Cells in which part of the plant are undergoing apoptosis?

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You are shown a flowering plant that,you are told,hosts ants that protect it.You are told that the place,made by the plant,where the ants live,is in the roots in the central pith.You conclude that this plant is a

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Compound leaves are defined as being divided into

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You are examining a newly discovered plant when you find a dome of cells at the end of its stem.You have found the new plant's

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The root cap

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The source of a plant's new cells is a type of plant tissue called its

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The opening and closing of a plant's stomata are regulated by the flow of _____________ ions.

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Exam 21: Plant Form and Function

The innermost layer of the cortex of a plant root is the

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When preparing slides to look at mitosis,the tips of onion roots are a good source of cells because they contain ______ where mitosis is taking place consistently.

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Plants need nitrogen since they have to have it to make

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If asked how nitrogen becomes available to plants,you would point downward,since nitrogen enters plants

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

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"K" is the chemical symbol for

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If you want to make maple syrup,you have to extract sugary syrup from a stem tissue,so you would tap the _______ tissue.

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Most carnivorous plants use their prey as a primary source of

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Using organic matter such as manure or compost for fertilizer

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You are shown a flowering plant that,you are told,hosts ants that protect it.You are told that the ants walk along the veins in its leaves.To test whether this is accurate,you could prepare a model artificial leaf with veins that are

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If a plant exhibits a pattern of indeterminate growth,it stops growing when it reaches mature size.

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The conducting cell(s) of the xylem,which make up the bulk of the vascular tissue,is(are)

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Apoptosis is Greek for "dropping off" and refers to the programmed death of cells that attach the petiole to the stem.When these cells die in the fall,the leaves drop.Cells in which part of the plant are undergoing apoptosis?

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You are shown a flowering plant that,you are told,hosts ants that protect it.You are told that the place,made by the plant,where the ants live,is in the roots in the central pith.You conclude that this plant is a

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Compound leaves are defined as being divided into

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You are examining a newly discovered plant when you find a dome of cells at the end of its stem.You have found the new plant's

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The root cap

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The source of a plant's new cells is a type of plant tissue called its

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The opening and closing of a plant's stomata are regulated by the flow of _____________ ions.

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