ASA Plant Science

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Which of the following is not a main function of roots? Options: anchor the plant, support the plant, take in water and nutrients, provide shelter to animals

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provide shelter to animals

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What term describes the vessels that spread water throughout the plant? Options: phloem, xylem, peduncle, meristem

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xylem

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What term describes the vessels that spread sugar throughout the plant? Options: phloem, xylem, peduncle, meristem

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phloem

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Which of the following is not a type of root system? fibrous, tap, adventitious, meristem

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meristem

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Which of the following is not one of the elements represented by the three numbers on a fertilizer bag? nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium

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sulfur

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If a fertilizer bag lists 25-35-15, how many pounds of potassium is in a 100 lb bag?

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15

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Which of the following is not true about plant roots? Options: they contain xylem and phloem, they absorb water and nutrients, they anchor and support the plant, there are three main types of root systems

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there are three main types of root systems

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What is one goal of plant biotechnology? Options: develop foods that are more nutritious, develop oil-eating bacteria to clean up oil spills, pharm to produce organisms used in pharmaceuticals, allow producers to select the ripeness of their fruits and vegetables

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develop foods that are more nutritious

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What is the first thing to consider when selecting a garden site? Options: composting, mulching, pest management, water source

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water source

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What growing system is popular with homeowners because it allows you to control potential issues and takes less space?

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raised bed