Horticulture Pre-Quiz

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

• Aeroponics

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Hydroponics

Explain the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.

• Chlorophyll absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

• Chlorophyll helps in the breakdown of glucose during photosynthesis.

• Chlorophyll releases oxygen during photosynthesis.

• Chlorophyll is responsible for absorbing water for photosynthesis.

What are the essential nutrients required for plant survival?

• Iron, copper, zinc, manganese

• Aluminum, mercury, lead

• Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur

• Water, sunlight, carbon dioxide

How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

• By absorbing it through their roots

• By releasing it through their leaves

• Through stomata on their leaves

• By obtaining it from the soil

Name the major categories of plants based on their reproductive structures.

• Angiosperms and Gymnosperms

• Monocots and Dicots

• Deciduous and Evergreen

• Ferns and Mosses

How do plants reproduce asexually?

• Fragmentation, budding, and producing offspring from vegetative parts

• Mating with another plant to produce seeds

• Sending out spores into the air

• Sprouting wings and flying to a new location

What is the role of pollen in sexual propagation?

• Pollen transfers male gametes for fertilization

• Pollen helps in water absorption for the plant

• Pollen attracts insects for pollination

• Pollen is used for photosynthesis

Describe the process of fertilization in plants.

• Fertilization occurs through the process of photosynthesis

• Fertilization is the process of seed germination

• Fertilization is the result of asexual reproduction in plants

• Fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote

What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Glucose

• Water

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

• Water provides the oxygen that is released during photosynthesis.

• Water acts as a medium for the transport of nutrients.

• Water provides the carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis.

• Water provides the sunlight needed for photosynthesis.