Hort Exam Review

Which of the following is not a part of a plant? 

• Leaves 
• Stems
• Fruit 
• Roots

Which of the following is not a function of leaves? 

• Help to identify 
• Give plant color 
• Produce food 
• Store food 

Where is the midrib located on a leaf? 

• Large center vein 
• Edge of the leaf
• Flat part of the leaf
• Leaf stalk 

What is transpiration?  

• Helps to cool the plant
• Evaporation of water through the plant leaf 
• Movement of water throughout the plant 
• All of the above 

What is the formula for photosynthesis? 

• H20 + Energy --> O6 + C6H2O
• CO2 + H2O + Energy --> C6H12O6 + O6
• Energy + Light --> Food 
• None of these 

What is respiration? 

• Biological process for plants creating food 
• Biological process in which plants create carbon dioxide 
• Biological process in which plants create oxygen
• Biological process for plants to reproduce 

What is the difference between two bud scars? 

• Four years growth 
• Three years growth 
• Two years growth 
• One years growth 

What is Xylem? 

• water and minerals travel up
• Water and minerals travel down 
• Something that produces new cells 
• Water and minerals travel all throughout 

What is the function of the root cap? 

• Food storage 
• Absorb moisture and nutrients 
• Produces a continuous supply of new cells  
• Made for humans to eat 

What are sepals? 

• Green leaf like coverings that protect and unopened flower
• Help to attract pollinators 
• Make up the male reproductive system 
• Make up the female reproductive system