Grass Biology and Plant Adaptations

Kavana Anderson, a youth educator at Duke Gardens, introduces botany and how to explore plant science from anywhere. The video covers plant parts, their functions, pollination, and fruit formation. It also discusses collecting and dissecting plants, plant adaptations, and the characteristics of grasses. Viewers are encouraged to observe and record their findings, with challenges to enhance their botany skills.

What is the process called where plants convert sunlight into food?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Germination

• Transpiration

In botany, what is a fruit primarily considered as?

• A part of the root system

• A type of vegetable

• A suitcase for seeds

• A sweet edible part of a plant

What is the purpose of dissecting a plant?

• To change its color

• To make it grow faster

• To carefully examine its internal structure

• To destroy the plant

What is a composite flower?

• A flower with only one petal

• A flower that contains many smaller flowers

• A flower that grows underground

• A flower that changes color

What is a tendril in the context of plant adaptations?

• A type of leaf

• A flower petal

• A slender part that supports the plant

• A type of root

Which plant family does bamboo belong to?

• Rose family

• Grass family

• Cactus family

• Fern family

What is the scientific name for the grass family?

• Fabaceae

• Poaceae

• Rosaceae

• Asteraceae

What is the structure called where grass flowers grow?

• Sheath

• Blade

• Spikelet

• Comb

What part of the grass is referred to as the 'comb'?

• The flower

• The root

• The leaf

• The stem

How do grasses typically get pollinated?

• By wind

• By water

• By animals

• By insects