Quiz 2

Question 1

Regarding embryogenesis, germination is designated as “hypogeous” when the cotyledons remain beneath the soil surface following germination.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

Cells of the xylem are living at maturity, whereas the cells of the phloem are dead at maturity.

Answer 2

false

Question 3

match anatomical structure with primary meristem
stomata

Answer 3

protoderm

Question 4

match anatomical structure with primary meristem
sieve tube element

Answer 4

procambium

Question 5

match anatomical structure with primary meristem
parenchyma cells of the cortex

Answer 5

ground meristem

Question 6

match anatomical structure with primary meristem
vessel element

Answer 6

procambium

Question 7

match anatomical structure with primary meristem
trichome

Answer 7

protoderm

Question 8

match anatomical structure with primary meristem
pericycle

Answer 8

procambium

Question 9

All of the following occur in monocots except:

Answer 9

tap root
what does occur is:
* parallel veins
* random arrangement of vascular bundles
* 1 cotyledon

Question 10

Photorespiration is inefficient because ATP is consumed while CO2 is produced.

Answer 10

true

Question 11

C3 plants initially fix atmospheric CO2 with ______________, which results in a 3-carbon molecule (PGA).

Answer 11

Rubisco

Question 12

A turn of the Calvin cycle produces ATP and NADPH that is utilized by the electron transport chain.

Answer 12

false

Question 13

Which of the following photosynthetic pathway would be more efficient for a plant living in a warm/dry (arid) environment?

Answer 13

C4 or CAM