Botany Fall Final Review

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What is the function of the shiny, waxy cuticle on a leaf?

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The shiny, waxy cuticle helps control water loss from the leaf.

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What is the primary function of a vacuole in plant cells?

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The vacuole is responsible for the storage of food, water, wastes, and enzymes.

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What is the structure labeled 'B' in a leaf cross section diagram?

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The structure labeled 'B' is the epidermis.

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Which cells in a leaf are primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

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Palisade cells undergo the most photosynthesis in a leaf.

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What does binomial nomenclature consist of?

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Binomial nomenclature consists of the genus and species of an organism.

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What is the role of guard cells in plants?

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Guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata to control gas exchange and water loss.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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The main pigment involved in photosynthesis is chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is the function of the palisade parenchyma in leaves?

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The palisade parenchyma is responsible for most of the photosynthesis in leaves due to its high chlorophyll content.