WorksheetsPlants
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following correctly describes how a diagram of cellular respiration would differ from a diagram of photosynthesis?
a)
The cellular-respiration diagram would show electromagnetic waves as the final product
b)
The cellular-respiration diagram would show water as the main source of chemical energy.
c)
The cellular-respiration diagram would show energy stored in large protein molecules.
d)
The cellular-respiration diagram would show glucose as the main source of energy.
2.
Plant hormones serve as chemical messengers between cells and tissues. Auxin is a plant hormone that causes the cells on the shady side of a plant shoot to elongate. The response enabled by auxin is known as —
a)
geotropism
b)
photosynthesis
c)
phototropism
d)
transpiration
3.
“skin” of the leaf
a)
Q
b)
R
c)
U
d)
W
4.
photosynthesis occurs in this layer
a)
Q
b)
T
c)
U
d)
W
5.
waxy layer to prevent water loss
a)
Q
b)
R
c)
T
d)
W
6.
control the opening and closing of passage into leaf
a)
R
b)
S
c)
T
d)
U
7.
contains tubes for transport of materials
a)
R
b)
T
c)
U
d)
W
8.
opening for gas exchange
a)
S
b)
T
c)
U
d)
W
9.
The main adaptation that plants had to develop to live on land was the ability to --
a)
disperse seeds
b)
produce fruit
c)
photosynthesize
d)
conserve water
10.
Leaves are part of a plant’s shoot system. The xylem tissue in leaves transports —
a)
the bacteria needed for nitrogen fixation in root nodules
b)
the wax required to coat the surface of actively growing tissue
c)
the water and minerals that are absorbed by the roots
d)
the oxygen that regulates the rate of carbohydrate production
11.
Plants that live in shady areas such as the understory of forests must have --
a)
broad leaves with large surface area
b)
a thick waxy layer on their leaves
c)
thick photosynthetic stems
d)
big colorful flowers with strong smells
12.
In most simple plants such as moss and other bryophytes, water is transported throughout
a)
vascular bundles
b)
osmosis
c)
xylem
d)
phloem
13.
What is the main purpose of the leaf adaptation found in the prickly pear cactus shown?
a)
better absorption of sunlight
b)
traps insects for digestion
c)
reduction of water loss
d)
decreases photosynthesis
14.
Which seed type(s) shown in Figure 10 would typically be dispersed by water?
a)
Seed Type 2
b)
Seed Type 3
c)
Seed Types 1
d)
Seed Types 1 and 3
15.
Mosses and ferns are still considered primitive plants because they
a)
have no specialized tissues that conduct water
b)
must remain small to draw up water by osmosis
c)
are dependent on water for reproductive processes
d)
have no specialized tissues that transport food
16.
Which structure in ferns would be used for nutrient absorption?
a)
rhizoids
b)
root systems
c)
sporangium
d)
frond leaflets
17.
What human organ system functions similarly to Structure P in Figure 11?
a)
digestive system
b)
endocrine system
c)
skeletal system
d)
reproductive system
18.
Which statement correctly matches the structure with its function?
a)
stem: main organ for reproduction
b)
leaf: transport of water between stem and roots
c)
flower: main organ for photosynthesis
d)
root: absorbs water and minerals for the plant
19.
Moss plants are small in size, whereas fern plants can grow as tall as a small tree. What allows the difference in the size?
a)
sporangia
b)
vascular tissue
c)
fibrous roots
d)
auxins
20.
stimulates fruits to ripen
a)
Auxins
b)
Cytokinins
c)
Gibberellins
d)
Ethylene
21.
dramatically increase stem and fruit size
a)
Auxins
b)
Cytokinins
c)
Gibberellins
d)
Ethylene
22.
stimulate cell division and growth of buds and seeds
a)
Auxins
b)
Cytokinins
c)
Gibberellins
d)
Ethylene
23.
stimulate cell elongation and help plants grow upright against gravity
a)
Auxins
b)
Cytokinins
c)
Gibberellins
d)
Ethylene
24.
Changes in water pressure within guard cells cause the cells to open or close the stoma. This response helps the plant maintain homeostasis by —
a)
stabilizing the plant’s temperature through the evaporation of water
b)
regulating the amount of water the plant loses during transpiration
c)
allowing oxygen needed for photosynthesis to enter the plant
d)
enabling the plant to release more carbon dioxide at night for photosynthesis
25.
Protists are believed to be the ancestors of all plants. What trait separates the ancient non-vascular plants from the photosynthetic protists (Algae)?
a)
cell walls of cellulose
b)
multicellular embryos
c)
chlorophyll
d)
nucleus containing DNA
26.
Look at the four different types of plants in Figure 1. Which plant lacks vascular tissue?
a)
Plant A
b)
Plant B
c)
Plant C
d)
Plant D
27.
Look at the plants in Figure 1. Which plants produce pollen (male plant gametes)?
a)
Plants A and B
b)
Plants A and D
c)
Plants A, B, and C
d)
Plants A, C, and D
28.
Look at Figure 1. Which plants can reproduce sexually in environments without the help of water?
a)
Plants A and B
b)
Plants B and C
c)
Plants A and D
d)
All 4 plants
29.
Look at Figure 1. Which plant grouping is the most successful at reproduction thereby having the largest number of species?
a)
Plant A
b)
Plant B
c)
Plant C
d)
Plant D
30.
Look at Figure 1. Which plant or plants produces naked (unprotected) seeds?
a)
Plant A
b)
Plant D
c)
Plant A and C
d)
Plant C only D
31.
Which structure shown in Diagram 5 is responsible for pollen production?
a)
Structure A
b)
Structure B
c)
Both structures
d)
neither structure produces pollen
32.
Rounded brown spots on the underside of the fern plant are containers for –
a)
seeds
b)
excess glucose
c)
spores
d)
insect eggs (galls)
33.
The chemical formula for photosynthesis would have which two reactants?
a)
glucose and water
b)
carbon dioxide and oxygen
c)
carbon dioxide and water
d)
oxygen and glucose
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