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1
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Mesophyll tissue in leaves is…

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All of the above

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2
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Which of the following is NOT a primary meristem?

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vascular cambium

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3
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What is unique about sieve elements?

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they lack a nucleus

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Xylem tissue persists for the life of the tree while phloem tissue is regularly crushed after a couple of years.

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true

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  • How is xylem different than phloem? Describe at least three differences.
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Xylem is dead, grows inside the cell, and stays with the plant for its entire life time while phloem is crushed after a while.

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  • Describe the function of the following specialized tissues: xylem, phloem, vascular tissue, dermal tissue, ground tissues, apical meristem, secondary meristems
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xylem : vascular tissue that conducts water and minerals

phloem : vascular tissue that conducts organic molecules

vascular tissue : are how the plant conducts water and nutrients through the plant

dermal tissue : forms epidermis which protects plant cells

ground tissue : every tissue that isn’t dermal/vascular tissue and is used for storage and physical support

apical meristem : shoots and roots

secondary meristem : thickness –> bark

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Xylem moves water and dissolved mineral nutrients from a source to a sink using positive pressure.

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false

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What is the most correct way to describe how dissolved sugars move through the phloem?

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source to sink

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9
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Positive pressure in phloem is created when companion cells actively load what in to sieve tube members?

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sucrose

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10
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secondary phloem

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10
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Xylem is different than phloem because

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xylem is reinforced by decay-resistant lignin

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11
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main plant organs?

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flowers

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12
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Primary meristems

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are located at the tipes (apices) of stems, branches and roots

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  • Describe the following specialized cells: parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, secretory cells, trichomes
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parenchyma : useful generic plant cell

collenchyma : adds structure to the plant

sclerenchyma : hard tissue that’s used to protect seeds

secretory cells : produces protective secondary compounds

trichomes : spiky hairs that protect from transpiration, herbivory, uv radiation, excessive light, extreme air temps, and attacks.

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15
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Negative pressure in xylem is created by

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transpiration

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17
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In a dicot stem, the xylem will always be

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located towards the inside of the stem

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Who am I? I am cuboidal in shape, located inside leaves, loosely arranged to allow for diffusion of gases around me, and full of chlorophyll.

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spongy parenchyma

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19
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Which of the following is the width of a tree ring NOT correlated with?

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tannin

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20
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  • How is a primary meristem different from a secondary meristem? What tissues are created by secondary meristems and which plants have secondary meristems?
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Secondary meristems produce vascular tissues (secondary xylem and phloem) and are used to grow bark in trees.

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21
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The transport of organic molecules through phloem is made possible by

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the pressure created by water following an osmotic gradient

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22
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Which of the following is not part of the periderm?

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phloem

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23
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Parenchyma

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are able to divide and create more cells

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24
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Select the correct hierarchy

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cell > tissue > organ > organ system > organism

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25
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Vascular bundles

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include both xylem and phloem

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28
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  • Describe the process that allows bamboo to grow incredibly fast.
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Using water to expand their cells.

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29
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What organ is responsible for absorbing water and mineral nutrients for the plant?

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root

30
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Denitrification

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occurs in water-logged (anoxic) soils

31
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Why do Rhizobium want to be in a symbiotic relationship with legumes?

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they get food

32
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Wha am I? I block “stuff” from moving between the cells of the endodermis.

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suberin

33
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The vascular tissue of the root is protected by the

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A and C (casparian strip and endodermis)

34
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Root hairs

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arise from epidermal cells

35
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the root cap?

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reproduction

36
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What do Rhizobium do for legumes that is so beneficial?

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convert nitrogen gas to ammonium

37
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Which of the following is true of grasses?

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they have fibrous roots

38
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39
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Mychorrizal fungi can accurately be described as an extension of a plant’s root system.

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True

40
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Thew answer is mucigel. What is the question?

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What is a slimy polysaccharide produced by roots?

41
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Molybdenum is an essential nutrient for plants

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True

42
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Fibrous roots

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arise from the stem

43
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What originates from the pericycle?

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branch roots

44
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Which of the following cell types would NOT be found in a root?

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palisade parenchyma

45
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Most of the world’s N is stored in the atmosphere in the form of N2

A

True

46
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The 17 elements that all plants require in order to grow and develop normally are known as:

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essential elements

47
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Which of the following is NOT a way in which nitrogen gas can be converted to a form that plants can use?

A

mychorrizae in the soil

48
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Root cells produce secondary compounds

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true

49
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What component of soil accounts for the dark color seen in soil that is considered desirable for growing plants?

A

organic matter

50
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Mychorrizal fungi can accurately be described as pathogens.

A

false

51
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How can fungi help humans avoid a phosphorus shortage?

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Fungal mycelium associate with the roots of crops, increase the surface area for phosphorus absorpotion, and release phosphorus bound in the soils.

52
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What type of cells are adjacent to the lower epidermis of a leaf?

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spongy parenchyma

53
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Which of the following is NOT true of carnivorous plants?

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they are unable to photosynthesize and need to eat insects for energy

54
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What are stomata built out of?

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guard cells

55
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Why do guard cells take in K+?

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to open the stoma

56
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Which of the following COULD be part of the epidermis?

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prickles

57
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*How are the epidermis and mesophyll different in hydrophytes, mesophytes and xerophytes?

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Hydrophytes (aquatic) :
epidermis : may be photosynthetic, waxy cuticle –> thin/absent stomata on both leaf surfaces
mesophyll : lots of air space between
mesophytes (moist) :
epidermis : waxy cuticle –> protects leaf (stomata on underside of leaf) trichomes –> conserve water
mesophyll : tighter palisade layer on top and loose spongy layer beneath –> dicots
xerophytes (arid) :
epidermis : thick waxy cuticle –> reduce water loss –> trichomes to reduce transpiration
mesophyll : kranz anatomy for C4 pathway (wreath arranged)

58
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*Describe the function of trichomes.

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The trichomes makes sure that the air next to the leaf isn’t moving too fast and with this it slows down evaporation.

59
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Which plant hormone is released to trigger a systemic acquired resistance (SAR) immune response?

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Jasmonic acid

60
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__________________ control the breakdown of starch and proteins in seeds.

A

gibberellins

61
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Which of the following is NOT associated with helping to protect plants from harmful viruses, bacteria, and/or fungi?

A

brassinosteroids

62
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  • What photosynthetic pathway is Kranz anatomy associated with? What environmental conditions favor this pathway?
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It is associated with C4 plants and favors hot, dry environments.

63
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Which plant hormone is kept low in fruit storage warehouses to avoid ripening?

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ethylene

64
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Kranz anatomy

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Indicates that a plant uses the C4 metabolic pathway during photosynthesis

65
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Which is a modified leaf?

A

spine

66
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The herbicide 2,4-D is an ________________.

A

auxin

67
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_____________________ are produced by the plant, travel within the plant, effective in small doses, and affect growth and development.

A

Hormones

68
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What is the correct term for the sharp pokey things on rose stems?

A

prickles

69
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Which of the following is NOT a reason that transpiration is so important to plants?

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creates positive pressure in the xylem

70
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  • What functions does the mesophyll serve and what type of cells is it made up of?
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The mesophyll is used in photosynthesis and is made up of parenchyma cells.

71
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Systemic acquired resistance is a defense response that leads to the release of__________________.

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jasmonic acid

72
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In a temperate climate (like Vermont), what occurs during leaf senescence in broadleaf trees?

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  1. carbohydrates in the leaf are returned to the plant stem
  2. chlorophyll breaks down
  3. protective anthocyanins are produced
73
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Deciduous leaves are dropped in the fall of the year to protect the tree from dessication.

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true

74
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  • What occurs during senescence of broadleaf trees in a temperate climate? Why do we see the colors yellow, orange and red in leaves during this time? (Be specific!)
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During senescence, the tree is taking back substances from the leaves and sending them to the stem by breaking down chlorophyll which makes the beautiful colors appear during autumn.

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