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Classification and Diversity Review Two

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The alternation of generations in plants goes between the diploid __________________ and haploid __________________

a)

sporophyte, gametophyte

b)

gametophyte, sporophyte

2.

Which is NOT a category of plants

a)

Ferns

b)

Angiosperms

c)

Mosses

d)

Bryosperms

e)

Gymnosperms

3.

Four important steps plants went through were: (IN ORDER)

a)

seeds, vascular tissues, flowers, movement to land

b)

movement to land, vascular tissues, seeds, flowers

c)

flowers, movement to land, vascular tissues, seeds

d)

vascular tissues, seeds, movement to land, flowers

4.

Plant cell walls are made of

a)

petidoglycan

b)

cellulose

c)

chitin

d)

pollen

5.

Plants are both _____________ & _______________.

a)

multicellular & eukaryotic

b)

unicellular & eukaryotic

c)

multicellular & prokaryotic

d)

unicellular & prokaryotic

6.

What chemical is located in the chloroplast of plants that gives them the green pigment?

a)

angiosperm

b)

chlorophyll

c)

mesophyll

d)

pharnyx

7.

Which types of plants produce asexually with spores?

a)

mosses & gymnosperms

b)

mosses & angiosperms

c)

angiosperms & gymnosperms

d)

mosses & ferns

8.

The waxy waterproof layer on the leaves and some stems of plants is called the _________________.

a)

root

b)

stomata

c)

petal

d)

cuticle

9.

The cells on each end of the stomata that control the opening and closing are called ____________________.

a)

guard cell

b)

stomata

c)

petal

d)

cuticle

10.

Growth of plant in response to touch

a)

gravitropism

b)

phototropism

c)

thigmotropism

11.

Growth of plant towards or away from gravity

a)

gravitropism

b)

phototropism

c)

thigmotropism

12.

The vascular tissues of the plant are the ____________ which brings water up to from the roots of the plant and the _______________ which brings nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant

a)

xylem, phloem

b)

phloem, xylem

c)

stomata, guard cell

d)

guard cell, stomata

13.

The diagram show the reproductive system of a plant. Which of the following best describes the interaction that occurs between a plants reproductive arts during fertilization?

a)

Pollen is released from the anther and is transferred to the stigma. A pollen tube forms and grows through the style. The pollen tube reaches the filament, where the sperm fertilizes the egg.

b)

Pollen moves from the ovule up through the stule and is released from the stigma. The pollen is transferred to the anther, where the sperm fertilizes the egg.

c)

Pollen is released from the anther and is transferred to the stigma. A pollen tube forms and grows through the style. The pollen tube reaches an ovule within the ovary, where the sperm fertilizes the egg.

d)

Pollen is released from the anther and is transferred to the stigma. A pollen tube forms and grows through the style. The pollen tube reaches an ovule within the filament, where the sperm fertilizes the egg.

14.

The internal transport of water and minerals in plants requires that two systems work together. Which correctly describes how the two systems accomplish this task?

a)

absorption through the root system, then transport through the shoot system by vascular tissue and stomata in leaf tissue

b)

exchange of minerals for water in the root system, then transport of minerals through phloem to leaves in the stem system

c)

transpiration by the guard-cell and leaf systems, then sweating into the soil by the root system

d)

absorption of water by the leaf system, then transport through the meristematic system

15.

Structures represented in the illustration below are found in the lower epidermis of a plant leaf. The illustration at right shows the response to a certain environmental condition. The response represented in the illustration would most likely be caused by --

a)

a reduced supply of oxygen

b)

long periods of rainfall

c)

high concentrations of glucose

d)

little available water

16.

Several structures work together to allow flowering plants to reproduce. The diagram shows a typical flower. Which table correctly identifies the function of each structure or group of structures in the reproduction of a plant?

a)

X-pollen production, Y-pollen transfer, Z-production of eggs

b)

X-attraction of pollinators, Y-production of male sex cells, Z-egg production and embryo development

c)

X-protection for embryo, Y-supply nourishment to embryo, Z-place of embryonic development

d)

X-photosynthesis, Y-production of cells that protect internal organs, Z-production of egg and sperm

17.

Cytokinins are a class of plant hormones that help regulate growth by promoting cell division. Cytokinins are produced mainly in meristematic tissue, where most plant growth occurs. Which system carries cytokinins produced in the roots to the rest of the plant?

a)

vascular system

b)

dermal system

c)

reproductive system

d)

none of these

18.

A student conducted an investigation to study the phototropism in grasses. The only difference between the control group and the experimental group was light conditions. The control group was provided full light, while the experimental group was shaded on one side. The diagrams show the average heights and positions of blades of grass in the investigation. Which statement best explains why the grass tips of the experimental group bent toward the light?

a)

Water evaporated faster on the side of the plant having full light

b)

light sensors in the grass tips stimulated a hormone in the shoot system

c)

the xylem in the root system absorbed more nutrients from the shaded side

d)

the side facing the light has a greater chance of absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

19.

Auxins are plant hormones that help regulate growth. Sunlight stimulates auxins on the shaded side of the stem causing the plant to grow faster on that side. This pushes the stem towards sunlight. This response is known as:

a)

geotropism

b)

transpiration

c)

phototropism

d)

thigmotropism

20.

Which of the following is true of plant transport?

a)

Xylem moves glucose from the roots to the leaves

b)

Xylem moves water from the leaves to the roots

c)

Phloem moves water from the roots to the leaves

d)

Phloem moves glucose from the leaves to the rest of the plant

21.

What is the female reproductive structure of a flower?

a)

Pistil

b)

Anther

c)

Filament

d)

Stamen

22.

The transfer of pollen, containing the sperm cells, to the female part of the flower is called_____; while ________occurs after a tube grows down from the pollen grain through the style to the ovary.

a)

Seed dispersal, pollination

b)

Germination, fertilization

c)

Fertilization, pollination

d)

Pollination, fertilization

23.

In living organisms, cells can be organized into tissues, tissues into organs, organs into systems, and systems work together to keep the organism alive. The 3 principal organs of seed plants, like conifers and flowering plants, are —

a)

roots, leaves, and flowers

b)

stems, fruits, and flowers

c)

stems, roots, and leaves

d)

stems, roots, and fruits

24.

Leaves are part of a plant’s shoot system. The xylem tissues in leaves transports—

a)

The bacteria needed for nitrogen fixation in root nodules

b)

The water and minerals that are absorbed by the roots

c)

The wax required to coat the surface of actively growing tissue

d)

The oxygen that regulates the rate of carbohydrate production

25.

The loss of water through stomata is called:

a)

Translocation

b)

Pressure Flow

c)

Cohesion

d)

Transpiration

26.

When an upright plant is placed on its side, the:

a)

plant dies

b)

stem bends and grows downward

c)

stem bends and grows upward

d)

stem continues to develop horizontally

27.

What is the male reproductive structure of a flower?

a)

Stamen

b)

Stigma

c)

Ovary

d)

Pistil

28.

Several structures work together to allow flowering plants to reproduce. The diagram shows a typical flower.


Which table correctly identifies the function of each structure or group of structures in the reproduction of the plant?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Plants called sundews have rounded green leaves with many hair-like structures. The ends of these structures contain enzymes in a sticky liquid that looks like nectar or moisture, as shown in the picture. The hairs do not react to dust or nonliving material but will bend inward when insects get caught in the sticky liquid. Sundews digest trapped insects over a period of a few days.


Based on this information, what functions do the specialized leaves of sundews perform?

a)

Provide water to the plant and perform photosynthesis

b)

Provide nutrients to the plant and respond to stimuli

c)

Respond to stimuli and anchor the plant

d)

Release pollen to insects and perform photosynthesis

30.

Pollen grains are produced by ?

a)

the anther

b)

the stigma

c)

the flowers

d)

the leaves

31.
Which of these includes a plant embryo (seed), a food supply, and a protective covering?
a)
flower
b)
fruit
c)
stem
d)
stamen
32.
The seeds of apple would probably be disbursed by?
a)
animals
b)
wind
c)
water
d)
fire
33.

Which group is by far the largest?

a)

conifers

b)

ferns

c)

flowering plants

d)

mosses

34.
Which part may develop into a fruit?
a)
E
b)
D
c)
C
d)
A
35.
The part of the flower on which the pollen grains land.
a)
anther
b)
stamen
c)
style
d)
stigma
36.
Pollination can occur between flowers of the same plant. 
a)
True 
b)
False 
37.
Brightly colored parts of flowers that attract insects.
a)
petals
b)
pistils
c)
stamen
d)
filaments
38.
The stalk connecting the ovaries and stigmas.
a)
filament
b)
pistil
c)
style
d)
anther
39.
Which part of the flower is shown at letter C?
a)
anther
b)
pistil
c)
stamen
d)
sepal
40.
Which part of the flower is shown at letter G?
a)
anther
b)
stamen
c)
ovary
d)
ovule
41.
Examine this seed. Would you expect it to produce a dicot or monocot plant?
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Corn
d)
WI Fast Plant
42.
Examine this seed. Would you expect it to produce a dicot or monocot plant?
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Neither
d)
Cotyledon
43.
Flower parts in dicots are in multiples of?
a)
4
b)
7
c)
 3
d)
2
44.
A flower is pictured. Can it be classified as a dicot or monocot?
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Neither
d)
Lily
45.
What type of leaves would you expect this flower to have?
a)
Parallel veins
b)
Branching (net-like) veins
c)
Neither 
d)
Both
46.
Identify the type of vascular bundles(inside look of stem) as a dicot or monocot.
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Neither
d)
Both
47.
Identify the type of vascular bundles (inside look of stem) as a dicot or monocot.
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Neither
d)
Both
48.
Examine the leaf. Would you expect this plant to be classified as a dicot or monocot?
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Neither
d)
Both
49.

Has fibrous roots

a)

Monocot

b)

Dicot

50.

Auxins are responsible for _____________ of a plant

a)

Colour change

b)

Watering

c)

Phototropism

d)

Growth

51.

What happens when you place an over ripe banana in a fruit bowl with other fruit?

a)

Nothing will happen

b)

The other fruit will grow in size

c)

Ethylene gas will cause the fruit to grow mold

d)

Ethylene gas will cause the other fruit to ripen

52.

In the story 'Jack and the beanstalk', Jack grew a beanstalk that grew way into the clouds. If I wanted to try and grow one myself, which plant hormone would I give my beanstalk?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Ethylene

c)

Auxins

d)

Gibberellins

53.

Plants with seeds in cones are called ___________.

a)

angiosperms

b)

gymnosperms

c)

flowers

d)

mosses

54.

A flower producing vascular plant in which the seed is enclosed in a fruit.

a)

Conifer

b)

Gymnosperm

c)

Angiosperm

d)

Fern

55.

Select the organism with the heart as shown in the diagram.

a)

Insect

b)

Fish

c)

Frog

d)

Human

56.
Most animals in this phylum have a backbone.
a)
Arthropoda
b)
Chordata
c)
Annelida
d)
Mollusca
57.

A star fish is symmetrical along 5 different lines this is called

a)

star design

b)

bilateral symmetry

c)

radial symmetry

d)

circle symmetry

58.

An example of a Platyhelminthes is a

a)

round worm

b)

segmented worm

c)

flat worm

d)

Nematoda

59.

A scientist discovers a new organism. It has scales and uses lungs to breathe air. How will they classify this organism?

a)

As an invertebrate

b)

As a reptile

c)

As an amphibian

d)

As a fish

60.

The term "ectothermic" means amphibians, fish and reptiles are all ___.

a)

warm blooded.

b)

cold blooded.

c)

filled with ectoplasma.

61.

Amphibian eggs, like fish eggs are ______..

a)

amniotic

b)

laid in water to avoid drying out

c)

land on land to absorb moisture from air

d)

hatched inside the body and live young are born

62.

How many chambers in an amphibian heart?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

1

63.

Why do amphibians need to live near water even though they have lungs to live on land?

a)

they need to get food and oxygen

b)

they need water to reproduce

c)

the need water to excrete waste

d)

none of these

64.

Platyhelminthes have no true body cavity. This means they are ____________________.

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Sessile

c)

Coelomates

d)

Acoelomates

65.

The types of animals where the mouth forms first from the blastopore is the:

a)

Deuterosomes

b)

Protosomes

c)

Cnidarians

d)

Invertebrates

66.
I breathe with lungs, lay eggs, am ectothermic (cold-blooded), and often have scaly skin which holds in the water.  What am I?  
a)
fish
b)
mammals 
c)
birds
d)
reptile 
67.
I live part of my life in water and part on land.  I am born with gills but grow lungs.  I am ectothermic (cold-blooded).  I have moist smooth skin.  What am I? 
a)
fish
b)
bird
c)
amphibian 
d)
mammal
68.
Metamorphosis occurs in
a)
fishes and amphibians
b)
amphibians
c)
fishes, amphibians, and reptiles
d)
amphibians and reptiles
69.
I breathe with gills, lay eggs, live my whole life in water, and am ectothermic (cold-blooded). What am I?
a)
birds
b)
fish
c)
mammals
d)
amphibians 
70.
I breathe with lungs, lay eggs, and am endothermic (warm-blooded).  What am I?  
a)
birds
b)
fish
c)
mammals
d)
amphibians 
71.
What group(s) are endotherms?
a)
birds & reptiles
b)
mammals & birds
c)
mammals & reptiles
d)
mammals & dinosaurs
72.
Which of the following is a structure that mammals share that enables them to feed their young?
a)
diphyodont
b)
mammary glands
c)
sebaceous glands
d)
aortic arch
73.

What group of vertebrates can have a skeleton made of bone or cartilage?

a)

Amphibians

b)

Reptiles

c)

Birds

d)

Fish

74.

What year was a living coelacanth discovered?

a)

2001

b)

1984

c)

1949

d)

1938

75.

How many sections does an amphibian ear have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

76.

Reptiles are oviparous, this means:

a)

They are predatory

b)

They lay eggs

c)

They are ectothermic

d)

They have a three-chambered heart

77.

Which two vertebrate groups are bipedal?

a)

Reptiles and Mammals

b)

Amphibians and Reptiles

c)

Mammals and Birds

d)

Birds and Fish

78.

Current studies suggest that the common ancestor of animals was probably:

a)

A hairless mammal

b)

A flagellated protist

c)

A heterotrophic fungi

d)

A multicellular bacteria

79.

What do birds lack that causes them to swallow stones?

a)

Hands

b)

Ears

c)

Teeth

d)

Digestive Organs

80.

Why do birds have differently shaped beaks?

a)

To make them more aerodynamic

b)

Because they live in different environments

c)

Because they eat different foods

d)

Because they need different levels of moisture in their diets

81.

How many ear bones do mammals have?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

10

82.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Fish have a two-chambered heart, but reptiles have a four-chambered heart

b)

Replies and amphibians both have three-chambered hearts

c)

Mammals have a four-chambered heart, but birds have a two-chambered heart

d)

Fish and birds both have two-chambered hearts

83.

Animal cells are supported by what?

a)

Chitn

b)

Collegen

c)

Fatty-Acids

d)

Glucose

84.

How do we call the brown spots you can see on the fern plant?

a)

Spore seeds

b)

Spore cases

c)

Seed cases

d)

Pollen cases

85.

What is gametophyte?

a)

The stage that produces sperm cells and egg cells.

b)

The stage that produces spores.

c)

The stage that produces rhizomes.