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Germination, Secondary Growth Processes & Photosynthesis

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of water movement through the xylem resulting in loss of water vapor through the stomata in the leaves

a)

osmosis

b)

transpiration

c)

circulation

d)

dormancy

2.

This component in the leaves absorbs sunlight and helps convert inputs into food

a)

stomata

b)

capillary

c)

chlorophyll

d)

xylem

3.

A by-product of photosynthesis that is necessary for us to live.

a)

oxygen

b)

water

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

carbohydrates

4.

Movement of water, nutrients, and hormones around the plant through the vascular plant tissues

a)

transpiration

b)

respiration

c)

osmosis

d)

circulation

5.

Tiny pores on the bottom of leaves that regulate the release of water vapor and absorption of carbon dioxide

a)

xylem

b)

stomata

c)

chlorophyll

d)

capillary

6.

The process of photosynthesis takes sunlight, _____________________ and water and makes sugar and _______

a)

carbon dioxide , oxygen

b)

oxygen, carbon dioxide

c)

carbohydrates, oxygen

d)

oxygen, carbohydrates

7.

The process of converting light energy into chemical energy

a)

transpiration

b)

circulation

c)

respiration

d)

photosynthesis

8.

The cells around the stomata are called ___________ cells

a)

guard

b)

stomata

c)

edge

d)

food

9.

Chemical reaction used by plants to convert energy from glucose

a)

photosynthesis

b)

respiration

c)

transpiration

d)

osmosis

10.

Sugar produced by photosynthesis used by plants as chemical energy

a)

glucose

b)

starch

c)

fruit

d)

fiber

11.

Sugars that are stored in the roots of plants for later use

a)

glucose

b)

starch

c)

osmosis

d)

hormone

12.

Adhesion of water to walls of a vessel causing the liquid at the edges to be forced up is known as

a)

photosynthesis

b)

transpiration

c)

respiration

d)

capillary action

13.

Seeds must contain this type of healthy tissue in order to germinate.

a)

embryonic

b)

endosperm

c)

xylem

d)

phloem

14.

The plant process of the embryo emerging from the seed is called

a)

imbibition

b)

germination

c)

metabolization

d)

dormancy

15.

Germination caused by cold temperatures or moisture is called

a)

scarification

b)

chemical

c)

stratification

d)

emerging

16.

The ___________________ includes the seed leaves which are the first leaves of a plant.

a)

seed coat

b)

cotyledon

c)

embryo

d)

endosperm

17.

The first true leaves

a)

radicle

b)

hypocotyl

c)

dicot

d)

plumule

18.

The root grows from this part of the embryo

a)

plumule

b)

hypocotyl

c)

radicle

d)

seed

19.

Inactive period of time that protects the plant during poor weather

a)

imbibition

b)

dormancy

c)

rest

d)

metabolic

20.

Stored food for the embryo that feeds the embryo until the young plant can make it's own food is called.

a)

embryonic

b)

endosperm

c)

chemical

d)

radicle

21.

When plant hormones prevent germination, it is called ____________________ dormancy.

a)

temperature

b)

emerging

c)

physical

d)

chemical

22.

Physically weakening seed coats through the use of heat, abrasion, or chemicals is called

a)

stratification

b)

scarification

c)

imbibition

d)

metabolization

23.

The root develops from this part of the seed

a)

radicle

b)

plumule

c)

hypocotyl

d)

embryo

24.

The first step in the germination process is called

a)

stratification

b)

scarification

c)

imbibition

d)

metabolization

25.

The cotyledon stem is also called

a)

plumule

b)

hypocotyl

c)

radicle

d)

embryo