Worksheets(AG) Unit 3 VoCat Review (2017)
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Soil pH affects the availability of:
nutrients in the soil
the structure of the soil
the land class of the soil
microbes in the soil
Grafting is a:
type of sexual propagation
type of hybridization
method by which two plants are divided
method of joining two different plants
What is the best tool to cut large branches when pruning shrubs that are hard to reach?
Bush axe
Lopping shears
Hedge shears
Chainsaw
Which is a product of genetic engineering related to weed control?
Roundup-ready soybeans
Bt corn
High-oleic peanuts
Delayed-ripening tomatoes
Which is considered a biotech method of plant propagation?
Cuttings
Grafting
Sowing seed
Tissue culture
The first step in the scientific method of problem-solving is to:
collect data
draw conclusions
identify the problem
prepare a written report
What components of cells determine the individual characteristics of living things?
Genes
Mitochondria
Nucleic cilia
Nucleotides
What is applied to lower the pH value of soil?
Lime
Sulfur
Fertilizer
Sand
Which plant-growing medium is a mineral mica-type material?
Peat moss
Perlite
Soil
Vermiculite
Which is an application of biotechnology in agriscience?
Genetic engineering
Planting seed
Stem cuttings
Selective breeding
Antonio is concerned that the photosynthesis process is too slow in his plants because the heat in his greenhouse was cut down by accident. What temperature range will photosynthesis work best in?
50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit
60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit
65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
The primary function of the leaf is to:
support other plant structures
produce flowers
produce fruit
manufacture food for the plant
In order for a new biotechnology product to be approved, the product must be:
worth at least $1 million.
tested to make sure that it is safe
able to kill insects.
affordable to the average consumer
Genes are comprised of:
mitochondria
cytoplasm
endoplasmic reticulum
DNA
Changing a characteristic by removing and inserting genes into DNA is known as gene:
mapping
masking
splicing
swapping
Which career supplies flowering plants to a florist?
Floral designer
Forest ranger
Greenhouse manager
Landscape architect
Recombinant DNA technology can best be described as involving the:
design of farm equipment through computer imaging.
implementation of soil conservation practices.
manipulation of the genetic content of cells.
study of rock formations using global positioning satellites.
The propagation method where a plant is separated into smaller parts is:
division
grafting
air layering
tip layering
Which plant-growing medium is a volcanic ash material?
Peat moss
Perlite
Soil
Vermiculite
One of the first commercial products created by genetic engineering was:
artificial sweetener
buttermilk
insulin
synthetic oil
Propagation is defined as:
the union of an egg and sperm
the process of increasing the number of a species
a cheaper method of producing plants than with seeds
the only way to propagate some species and cultivars
The primary function of the root is to:
make sure that the plant will grow
anchor the plant and supply water and nutrients
ensure that the plant can be propagated
hold up the stem of the plant and provide propagation material
Which has the most impact on the availability of nutrients in a soil or plant growing media?
Type of plants grown
Improper soil or media pH
Size of container
Amount of air in the media
Sexual reproduction in plants is the propagation of plants by:
Flowers
Roots
Seeds
Stems
A major reason for the manipulation of genes using recombinant DNA technology is to:
eradicate plant and animal species
improve plant and animal performance
increase the use of pesticides in agriculture
monitor the effects of inbreeding
What connects the pairs of strands that make up the double helix of DNA?
Bases
Starches
Sugars
Tar
Food for the seed is stored in the:
seed coat.
endosperm
embryo
radicle
Genetics is known as:
the science of heredity
the study of plant biology
biochemistry
biotechnology
The three primary nutrients supplied in a complete fertilizer are:
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
calcium, magnesium, and sulfur
carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
The best tool to use when joining the woody part of one plant to the woody part of another plant asexually is:
lopping shears
a grafting tool
a tube cutter
pruning shears
Finding and recording the location of genes is called:
matching
mapping
meshing
combining
The three parts of a seed are:
root, stem, and flower.
root, seed coat, and endosperm.
an embryo, cotyledon, and new plant.
seed coat, endosperm, and embryo.
Which is true of DNA?
Cannot be duplicated
Found in all living cells
Found only in male cells
Produced only in a test tube
DNA is an acronym for:
deoxyribonucleic acid
dibonucleic acid
dynamite alert
dioxynucleic acid
The part of the plant that is responsible for the development of seed is the:
flower
stem
leaf
petiole
The primary function of the stem is to:
produce flowers.
produce fruit.
anchor the plant
support other plant structures.
Which process developed in the 1980s involves moving genetic information between genes?
Genetic engineering
Phytoremediation
Biostimulation
Bioremediation
What type of fertilizer is animal manure?
Complete
Inorganic
Lime
Organic
Where is DNA located in the cell?
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Vacuole
Nucleus
The major types of root systems are:
cell division and fibrous
cuttings and root hairs
fibrous and root cap
fibrous and taproot
Which career relates to plant science?
Farrier
Greenskeeper
Logging foreman
Veterinarian
Organic fertilizers made from dried and pulverized manure are:
balanced sources of plant nutrients
caustic to plants and can cause injury
in soluble form and quickly available to plants
slow-acting and long-lasting
Genetically modified organisms that are safety tested in laboratories and greenhouses before they are tested outdoors are also monitored by:
chemical salespeople
county government
nursery operators
state and federal government
The female part of a flower is called the:
pistil
petal
anther
filament
Recombinant DNA technology is also known as:
bovine somatotropin.
gene-splicing.
porcine somatotropin.
X-Gal.
Foliar application of fertilizer is applied by:
injecting the fertilizer in the soil below the plant.
placing the fertilizer in a band on either side of the row.
sprinkling the fertilizer on the ground beside the plant.
spraying the fertilizer on the leaves of the plant.
The best tool to use when trimming and shaping shrubbery is the:
chain saw.
hedge shears.
lopping shears.
pruning shears.
One would likely find peat moss in waterlogged areas called:
bogs
creeks
pits
ponds
Which career is involved with plants grown around the home for aesthetic purposes?
Floral designer
Forester
Landscaper
Wholesale florist
The rate at which photosynthesis is carried out depends on the amount of:
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the water.
oxygen in the atmosphere.
respiration carried on during the daylight hours.
light intensity, temperature, and carbon dioxide.
The best tool to use when pruning small limbs to shape shrubbery is the:
floral scissors.
pole pruner.
pruning saw.
pruning shears.
The transmission of characteristics from an organism to its offspring through genes in reproductive cells is known as:
progeny
traits
heredity
genetics
The purpose of a seed coat is to:
Store food
Store genetic material
Protect the seed
Filter light
In agriscience as well as other sciences, the method used to solve a problem is called the:
educated-guess method
most-popular-decision technique
process of elimination
scientific method
If a soil pH level is 6.0 and needs to be raised to 7.0, what amendment is best incorporated into the soil?
Sulfur
Sodium
Lime
Magnesium
Why does genetic engineering hold great promise in controlling disease, insects, and weeds?
Cheaper than developing chemicals
Internal characteristics are changed
Less government regulation exists
Safety testing is eliminated
Tissue culture may be used for:
producing genetically identical plants
disinfecting greenhouse structures
sexual reproduction in floral crops
sterilization of soil products
Which is the most likely result of genetic manipulation in agriculture?
Increased use of chemical pesticides
Less use of chemical pesticides
Lower production of crops and animals
One cloned species that controls all others
Lime raises the soil pH level so that the soil becomes more:
acidic
alkaline
eroded
porous
Which is a part of the stamen?
Pistil
Stigma
Petal
Anther
Landscape architects are a part of the horticulture industry because they:
design landscapes
plant landscapes
shoe horses
treat animals for disease
DNA is in the shape of a:
single helix
single circle
double circle
double helix
What kind of propagation uses vegetative plant parts to increase the number of plants?
Asexual
Perlite
Sexual
Vermiculite
What bacteria were genetically engineered to produce insulin?
E. coli
Salmonella
Yeast
Listeria
An example of a plant science career that belongs in any of the plant science areas is:
forage manager
entomologist
produce manager
florist
Sulfur is used to lower soil pH so that the soil will become more:
acidic
alkaline
eroded
porous
When genetic information is moved from one cell to another to change the characteristics of the cell, the procedure is known as genetic:
engineering
division
mating
multiplication
A procedure of fertilizer application used on row crops where the fertilizer is placed in bands about 8 inches from the row is known as:
side-dressing
top-dressing
broadcasting
foliar application
The purpose of petals in flowers is to:
Attract insects for pollination
Support the stamen
Store food for young seeds
Hide the plant from animals
