Plant Science

Question 0

Roots that branch off from the primary roots.

Answer 0

Secondary roots

Question 1

Functions of the stem.

Answer 1

Support, transport, photosynthesis, store food

Question 2

A plants health is directly related to its…

Answer 2

Roots

Question 3

This structure protects the root as it grows through the soil.

Answer 3

Root cap

Question 4

Location on the stem where the leaf and bud attach.

Answer 4

Node

Question 5

Where do roots store food?

Answer 5

Cortex

Question 6

What is cross-pollination?

Answer 6

When pollen from one plant fertilizes a separate plant.

Question 7

Is the pistil a male or female flower structure?

Answer 7

Female

Question 8

True or false: roots grow continuously.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

This is where new plant cells develop within the root.

Answer 9

Apical meristem

Question 10

What is the purpose of root hairs?

Answer 10

Increase surface area so that more water can be absorbed.

Question 11

Horizontal, UNDERGROUND stem.

Answer 11

Rhizome

Question 12

Horizontal, ABOVE GROUND stem.

Answer 12

Stolon

Question 13

An onion is an example if what type of specialized stem?

Answer 13

Bulb

Question 14

3 products of photosynthesis.

Answer 14

Oxygen, water, glucose

Question 15

3 Functions of roots.

Answer 15

Absorb water/nutrients, anchor plant, store food

Question 16

Water is absorbed by roots through what process?

Answer 16

Osmosis

Question 17

A carrot is an example of what type of root system?

Answer 17

Taproot

Question 18

What three parts make up the pistil?

Answer 18

Stigma, style, ovary

Question 19

What two parts make up the stamen?

Answer 19

Anther and filament

Question 20

What parts make up a perfect flower?

Answer 20

Pistil and stamen

Question 21

What is fertilization?

Answer 21

When sperm (pollen) and egg unite.

Question 22

What is pollination?

Answer 22

When pollen attaches to stigma.

Question 23

Purpose of lenticels?

Answer 23

Gas exchange

Question 24

Color of healthy roots

Answer 24

White

Question 25

Purpose of stomata

Answer 25

Gas exchange

Question 26

This root section contains xylem and phloem.

Answer 26

Vascular cylinder

Question 27

Distance between two nodes.

Answer 27

Internode

Question 28

What parts make up a complete flower?

Answer 28

Pistil, stamen, sepals, petals

Question 29

Function of phloem?

Answer 29

Carry food down

Question 30

Which region of the roots is where cells divide?

Answer 30

Region of cell division

Question 31

Monocots or dicot: vascular tissue arranged in rings.

Answer 31

Dicot

Question 32

Region of the roots where cells grow longer and wider.

Answer 32

Region of elongation

Question 33

Purpose of bud scale

Answer 33

Protect bud in harsh weather.

Question 34

When a leaf or bud falls off, what is left behind?

Answer 34

Bud scale scar

Question 35

Function of xylem.

Answer 35

Transport water and nutrients up to leaves to be used in photosynthesis.

Question 36

When a seed germinates, the first structure to appear is tend root or...

Answer 36

Radicle

Question 37

Surface of the root is protected by skin cells called...

Answer 37

Epidemis

Question 38

What tissue is responsible for the production of xylem and phloem?

Answer 38

Cambium

Question 39

Area within roots that is only one cell layer thick and controls movement of substances in and out if xylem and phloem.

Answer 39

Endodermis

Question 40

Structure that opens and closes stomata.

Answer 40

Guard cells

Question 41

Three things needed to perform photosynthesis.

Answer 41

Carbon dioxide, water, sunlight

Question 42

Common name for glucose.

Answer 42

Sugar

Question 43

Monocot or dicot: parallel leaf veins.

Answer 43

Monocot

Question 44

Waxy layer that protects leaf from drying out.

Answer 44

Cuticle

Question 45

C6H12O6

Answer 45

Glucose

Question 46

Potato is an example of what type of specialized stem?

Answer 46

Tuber

Question 47

When the primary and secondary roots are similar in size, this is what type of root system?

Answer 47

Fibrous

Question 48

Five types of specialized stems.

Answer 48

Bulb, corm, rhizome, stolon, tuber

Question 49

In what direction do xylem and phloem conduct materials?

Answer 49

Xylem up, phloem down.

Question 50

Monocot or dicot: taproot system.

Answer 50

Dicot

Question 51

Region of the root where cells differentiate and specialize.

Answer 51

Region of maturation

Question 52

Function of leaf.

Answer 52

Photosynthesis

Question 53

Define respiration.

Answer 53

Process in which plant uses energy