Plant Growth and Development Quiz

Which type of meristem is involved in primary growth?

• Cork cambium

• Lateral meristem

• Vascular cambium

• Apical meristem

What is one economic importance of plants that undergo secondary growth?

• They require less water

• They grow faster

• They can produce timber

• They produce flowers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primary growth?

• Involves lateral meristem

• Involves cell division by mitosis

• Increases plant height

• Occurs in younger regions of the plant

What type of plants are classified as biennial?

• Plants that grow only in winter

• Plants that live for more than two years

• Plants that live for one year

• Plants that live for two years

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary growth?

• Occurs only in herbaceous plants

• Increases the length of roots

• Occurs in all plants

• Involves lateral meristem

What is the main function of the vascular cambium?

• To store nutrients

• To increase plant height

• To produce leaves

• To produce secondary xylem and phloem

Which of the following plants is an example of a monocot?

• Mango

• Cabbage

• Hibiscus

• Corn

What is the significance of annual growth rings in trees?

• They indicate the age of the tree

• They store water

• They help in photosynthesis

• They attract pollinators

Which of the following is a characteristic of perennial plants?

• They only grow in summer

• They do not produce flowers

• They complete their life cycle in one year

• They live for more than two years

What is the primary purpose of the auxanometer?

• To measure plant height

• To measure the rate of plant elongation

• To measure soil moisture

• To measure light intensity