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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
True or False: Plant growth is solely determined by genetic factors.
False
Fill in the blank: The primary hormone responsible for cell elongation in plants is __________.
Auxin
What is the term for the increase in size or mass of a plant?
Growth
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Leaves
True or False: All plants grow in the same manner regardless of their species.
False
What is the role of gibberellins in plant growth?
They promote stem elongation and seed germination.
Which type of growth occurs at the tips of roots and shoots?
Apical growth
What is the function of the cambium in plants?
It is responsible for secondary growth, producing new xylem and phloem.
Fill in the blank: The process by which a seed develops into a new plant is called __________.
Germination
Which environmental factor is most critical for photosynthesis?
Light
What are the two main types of plant growth?
Primary growth and secondary growth
True or False: Meristematic tissue is responsible for the production of new cells in plants.
True
What are the three main stages of plant development?
Germination, growth, and reproduction
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of flowering in plants?
Florigen
Fill in the blank: The tissue responsible for the conduction of water in plants is called __________.
Xylem
What is phototropism?
The growth of a plant in response to light direction.
Which type of plant growth is characterized by an increase in thickness?
Secondary growth
True or False: All plants reproduce sexually.
False
What is the term for the part of the plant that anchors it to the soil?
Root
Which hormone is known for promoting fruit ripening?
Ethylene
Fill in the blank: The main photosynthetic pigment found in plants is __________.
Chlorophyll
What is the role of cytokinins in plants?
They promote cell division and shoot formation.
What is the significance of root hairs in plants?
They increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption.