Plants

Question 1

Correct order of the plants evolution

Answer 1

Algae/ancestor, Mosses/non-vascular, Ferns/vascular system, Gymnosperms/seed is naked, Angiosperms/seeds are covered and fruits/flowers pollination

Question 2

Function of roots, stems, and leaves

Answer 2

Roots - Absorb water and is the anchor
Stems - Connect roots and leaves, transport minerals
Leaves - Absorb sunlight/photosynthesis

Question 3

Function of xylem and phloem

Answer 3

Xylem - Transport dissolved minerals up
Phloem - Transport products of photosynthesis up and down

Question 4

Function of stomata and cuticle

Answer 4

Stomata - Pore-like openings on underside, allow water vapor and gasses to diffuse
Cuticle - Thick waxy coating, protects plant from drying out

Question 5

Female (pistol) parts of the flower

Answer 5

Stigma, style, ovary, and ovule

Question 6

Male (stamen) parts of the flower

Answer 6

Petal, anther, filament, and sepal

Question 7

Types of seed dispersal

Answer 7

Wind, animal, and explosive

Question 8

Plant responses

Answer 8

Phototropism - Response to light
Thigmotropism - Response to touch
Gravitropism - Response to gravity

Question 9

What is the function of the plant hormone Auxin?

Answer 9

Lengthens the plant cells (phototropism)

Question 10

What is the function of the plant hormone cytokinins?

Answer 10

Simulate cytokinesis

Question 11

What is the function of the plant hormone gibberellins?

Answer 11

Produce dramatic increase in size

Question 12

What is the function of the plant hormone ethylene?

Answer 12

Cause ripening and is naturally produced by fruits