Test 3

Question 1

Types of Stems

Answer 1

1) Tuber
2) Rhizome
3) Stolon
4) Flesh Storage Stems

Question 2

Tuber

Answer 2

Below-ground, fleshy, and enlarged

ex: potato

Question 3

Potato Fruit

Answer 3

The fruit are toxic, rich in solanine, not for eating (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and tobacco are all members of the “deadly nightshade” family. All prone to having toxic parts).

Question 4

Toxic

Answer 4

The dose of something that makes you sick

Question 5

Rhizome

Answer 5

below-ground, horizontal

Question 6

Stolon

Answer 6

Typically above-ground, horizontal

ex: strawberry

Question 7

Fleshy Storage System

Answer 7

Thorns=modified leaves

ex: cactus

Question 8

Leaves Functions

Answer 8

1) Photosynthesis
2) Transpiration
3) Storage
4) Protection

Question 9

Photosynthesis

Answer 9

CO2 + Light + Chlorophyll – O2 + Carbohydrates

Question 10

Transpiration

Answer 10

evaporation of H2O

Question 11

Storage

Answer 11

Cotyledons (cotyledons are not true leaves)

Question 12

Protection

Answer 12

Brats, scales, and spines are modified leaves

Question 13

Flowers-functions

Answer 13

1) Reproduction
2) Pollination
3) Fertilization
4) Fruit
5) Seed

Question 14

Flowers can be reproduced…

Answer 14

1) Annually
2) Biannually
3) Every 15 to 100 years