Interactions in Plants

Which of the following is an example of a living organism interacting with a non-living thing in its ecosystem?

• Heat from the sun causing water to evaporate from the ocean

• Oak tree absorbs carbon dioxide

• Ring-tailed lemur eats fruit from the tamarind tree

• Robin builds a nest in a tree

Bees gather nectar from flowers. Bees then spread the pollen from one flower to another flower, helping the plants reproduce. What kind of symbiotic relationship do the bees and flowers have?

• parasitism; the bees harm the flowers by getting nectar

• commensalism; the bees get nectar but the flowers are not affected

• mutualism; the bees get nectar and the flowers get to reproduce

• competition; the bees compete for space with flowers

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Which of the following processes in plants involves the interaction with light?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Nitrogen fixation

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What is the primary role of stomata in plant interactions?

• Absorb nutrients

• Exchange gases

• Store water

• Support structure

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In which part of the plant does most photosynthesis occur?

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flowers

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Which hormone is responsible for the growth of plant roots towards gravity?

• Auxin

• Gibberellin

• Cytokinin

• Ethylene

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What is the term for the movement of water through a plant from roots to leaves?

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Osmosis

Which of the following is a symbiotic interaction between plants and fungi?

• Mycorrhiza

• Parasitism

• Predation

• Commensalism

What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?

• Absorb water

• Absorb sunlight

• Store energy

• Transport nutrients

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Which process involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in plants?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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