Biology Quiz 2

Question 1

a group of structures designed to function together as a unit to perform a particular job for an organism

Answer 1

system

Question 2

a structure within a system that has a definite form and performs a definite function or functions for the system

Answer 2

organ

Question 3

The flat portion of a leaf

Answer 3

blade

Question 4

small leaf-like or scale-like structures that helped to cover the leaf when it was developing

Answer 4

stipules

Question 5

contain developing leaf or stem structures

Answer 5

buds

Question 6

it attaches the blade to the stem and contains vascular tissues that conduct substances between the blade and the stem.

Answer 6

petiole

Question 7

has one blade on every petiole

Answer 7

simple leaves

Question 8

has more than one blade on every petiole

Answer 8

compound leaves

Question 9

the points where the leaves grow from

Answer 9

nodes

Question 10

when two leaves grow from a node this is known as what

Answer 10

opposite

Question 11

only one leaf grows from each node in an alternating pattern up the branch

Answer 11

alternate

Question 12

When there are three or more leaves growing from each node

Answer 12

whorled

Question 13

leaves growing around the base of the plant

Answer 13

rosetta

Question 14

two parts of a simple leaf

Answer 14

blade and petiole

Question 15

Living material that is constructed in such a way as to perform a particular task for the organs of an organism

Answer 15

tissue

Question 16

Most of the body, or structure, of
the plant

Answer 16

structural tissue

Question 17

composed of elongated, tubular cells, are the sap-conducting tissues

Answer 17

vascular tissue

Question 18

growth and repair of plants. consists of rapidly growing and dividing cells that differentiate to produce new tissues during the plant’s growing season or when the plant needs to repair or replace worn-out tissue

Answer 18

meristematic tissue

Question 19

the three parts of a leaf

Answer 19

epidermis, mesophyll, and veins

Question 20

provides covering and protection for both the upper and lower leaf surfaces

Answer 20

epidermis

Question 21

the lower epidermis of leaves contains tiny openings called

Answer 21

stomata

Question 22

the middle portion of the leaf, which forms the bulk of the leaf.

Answer 22

mesophyll

Question 23

runs through the mesophyll layers and contain the vascular tissue

Answer 23

veins