plant science exam #2

Plant Science Exam #2 Review

By eduardo vaca

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All internal cell structures are termed:

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The area or areas of the plant body that are responsible for all plant growth are termed the:

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The xylem vascular system is the system that conducts:

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The cell internal structure that is responsible for making food for the plant is the:

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The cell internal structure that is responsible for food and waste storage is the:

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The tissue responsible for moving water, nutrients, and carbohydrates through the plant is termed:

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When a seed germinates, the first structure to emerge from the seed is the:

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A large group of organized cells of similar structure that perform a collective function are:

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The root structure that is responsible for protecting the root as it grows through the soil is:

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The cell structure that is considered the "center" or "brain" controller of the cell is the:

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There are two cells that regulate the opening & closing of the leaf openings. They are termed:

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The phloem vascular system is the system that conducts:

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The openings in the leaf surface that transpire water vapor & oxygen and absorb CO2 are termed:

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The only part of the cell that is not alive is the:

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The nutrient responsible for regulating the opening and closing of the leaf openings is:

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The root cap's primary function is to BLANK the delicate growing tip of the root as it pushes through the soil.

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The distance between two plant nodes on the plant stem is called the:

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The root structure responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil is termed the:

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In which part of the plant is nectar produced?

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The pistil can also be referred to as the:

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Which of the following terms is considered a meristem or growing point? (e.g. Apical Meristem, Lateral Meristem, Intercalary Meristem)

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Which type of growing point is responsible for continuous growth of grass?

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Which growing point is responsible for tree branches and trunks to become bigger around?

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The function of the stem system is:

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Which growing point is responsible for plants getting bushier?

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The two parts of the flower that are fertile are the:

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The function of dermal tissue is:

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One vital function of the root system is BLANK, which helps keep the plant firmly in the soil.

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One function of the leaf system is:

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The function of the flower is:

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A monoecious plant contains:

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A diecious plant contains:

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Flowers produce nectar for which of the following reasons?

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If the tip of a plant stem is removed, which meristem will be activated to make the plant bushier?

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A flower has a superior ovary when its ovary is located BLANK the attachment point of the other floral parts.

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Botanically, any ripened ovary of a flowering plant that contains seeds is classified as a

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The main function of the BLANK is to protect the developing flower bud.

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Who was the first scientist to identify the cell with the use of a primitive microscope?