Unit 9 - Quiz 1

Question 1

What are the four general characteristics of all plants?

Answer 1

1. They all go through the process of photosynthesis
2. They all have cell walls
3. They all have cuticles
4. They all reproduce in a 2-stage cycle

Question 1

All plants contain ______________ for photosynthesis, and have cell walls made of ___________.

Answer 1

chloroplasts, cellulose

Question 2

It is believed that modern day plants most likely evolved from what?

Answer 2

green algae

Image of green algae in a river in China

Question 3

Directions: True or false? If false, correct the statement.

Some scientists believe that plants evolved from green algae because they both contain similar chlorophyll and have cell walls.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Plant cells are surrounded by cell walls. List the three things a cell wall provides.

Answer 4

1. Protection
2. Structure
3. Shape

Question 5

What is a cuticle?

Answer 5

A waxy, transparent layer that surrounds the epidermis of a plant

Question 6

Directions: Answer the statement with the best available option.

The main job of a cuticle is to…

A. Keep in moisture
B. Provide structure
C. Scare off predators
D. Serve as protection

Answer 6

A. Keep in moisture

Question 7

Most plants have _______ and _______ to transport water and nutrients.

Answer 7

roots, stems