Fundamental Plant Processes - Plant Parts & Functions

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1 Fundamental Plant Processes - Plant Parts & Functions irections: nswer the following questions. 1. Which of the following plant parts supports the stem?. Roots B. tem C. Leaves. Flowers 2. Which structure is the major site of food production in plants?. Roots B. tem C. Leaves. Flowers 3. Which of the following is known as the vascular system of the plant?. Roots B. tem C. Leaves. Flowers 4. Which of the following is O a true statement about flowers and fruit?. Both are structures which allow plants to reproduce sexually. B. eeds from fruit are moved by animals, wind and water. C. he fragrance and color of flowers attracts pollinators which carry pollen to other flowers to continue the species.. Flowers are fertilized or mature ovules. 5. Which of the following does O describe roots?. Roots produce food and energy for plants. B. Roots absorb water and nutrients for plants. C. Roots anchor plants in the soil.. Roots serve as the food storage organs for plants. ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 1

2 Fundamental Plant Processes - he Cell Cycle irections: nswer the following questions. 1. Which of the following phases is O part of interphase?. phase B. G 1 phase C. phase.g 2 phase 2. In which phase does the cell spend most of its time and carry out most of its functions?. Interphase B. G 1 phase C. itosis. Prophase 3. Which of the following is O a phase of mitosis?. Prophase B. Interphase C. naphase. elophase 4. Which phase includes the chromosomes aligning along the equator of the cell?. Interphase B. Prophase C. naphase. etaphase 5. Which of the following is O a characteristic of mitosis?. itosis is the phase in which the cell spends the majority of its time. B. itosis is the process by which new cells are created. C. itosis is important for cell growth, cell replacement, regeneration of plant parts and vegetative reproduction.. itosis is also known as the phase. ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 1

3 Fundamental Plant Processes - Plant Life Cycle irections: nswer the following questions. 1. Which of the following is O a main growth stage in plants?. Reproductive development B. Flower development C. Germination. Vegetative development 2. Which part of the seed contains important genetic information?. mbryo B. ndosperm C. eed coat. Cotyledons 3. Which of the following is O a condition which triggers germination?. Oxygen levels B. oisture C. emperature. itrogen levels 4. What conditions can slow or stop the germination process?. eeds which are too young B. oil which is too wet or too dry C. eeds planted too shallow. eed coats which allow water to penetrate easily 5. In which phase does a plant begin the maturation process?. Germination B. Fruiting phase C. Flowering phase. Vegetative growth phase ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 1

4 Fundamental Plant Processes - Plant Growth irections: nswer the following questions. 1. Which of the following is O one of the major environmental aspects which affects plant processes?. Water B. Light C. emperature. Wind 2. How can light quantity for plants be increased?. By exposing the plant to certain colors of light B. By placing white or reflective material or supplemental lights around plants C. By placing a shade cloth or shading paint above plants. By placing the plant away from all other plants 3. What light colors, in combination, encourage flowering in plants?. Blue and red B. Green and red C. Blue and green. Green, blue and red 4. What can happen to a plant if temperatures or day lengths do not correspond with a plant s desired growing weather?. he plant adapts to the changes and grows as normal. B. he plant wilts and dies. C. he plant may not flower or can exhibit stunted growth and poor quality.. he plant grows faster than normal and gets too large. 5. Which root part is known as the quiescent center?. eristematic zone B. Root cap C. Zone of differentiation. Zone of elongation ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 1

5 Fundamental Plant Processes - Plant Hormones & Growth Regulators irections: nswer the following questions. 1. Which of the following plant growth regulators is O produced commercially?. bscisic acid B. thylene C. uxins. Cytokinins 2. Which plant hormone is responsible for phototropism?. thlyene B. Gibberelins C. Cytokinins. uxins 3. Which plant hormone is applied to grapes in the.. in order to increase berry size and produce looser clusters?. uxins B. thylene C. Gibberelins. Cytokinins 4. Which plant hormone is used to prolong storage life of flowers?. Cytokinins B. uxins C. Gibberelins. bscisic acid 5. What are potted plants treated with to keep them short?. uxins B. Growth inhibitors C. Growth retardants. thylene ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 1

6 Fundamental Plant Processes - Plant Processes irections: nswer the following questions. 1. Which of the following is O mentioned as a major plant process?. ranspiration B. Photosynthesis C. vaporation. Respiration 2. What is photosynthesis?. he loss of water from plant leaves through stomata B. he process of converting chemical energy to light energy C. he process by which a cell releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen. he process of converting light energy to chemical energy 3. he dark reaction is also known as which of the following?. Light reaction B. Light independent reaction C. Light dependent reaction. Chemical light reaction 4. What process occurs when a cell releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen?. Respiration B. Photosynthesis C. Glycolosis. ranspiration 5. Which of the following is a true statement about aquatic plants?. he structure of aquatic plants is more rigid than land plants. B. quatic plants have air sacs and flat leaves which allow them to float more easily. C. quatic plants have thicker, stronger roots to hold them in water.. quatic plants have thick cuticles. ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 1

7 Fundamental Plant Processes - Final ssessment irections: nswer the following questions. 1. Which plant structure is most involved in photosynthesis?. tem B. Leaves C. Roots. Flower 2. What two main phases comprise the cell cycle in plants?. itosis and cytokinesis B. wo growth phases C. Interphase and mitosis. Interphase and cytokinesis 3. What is the first stage of mitosis?. Prophase B. elophase C. naphase. etaphase 4. In which phase does the cell replicate its?. phase B. Gap 1 phase C. ynthesis phase. Gap 2 phase 5. What emerges from the seed and pushes into the soil?. mbryo B. ndosperm C. Cotyledons. Radicle ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 1

8 Fundamental Plant Processes - Final ssessment 6. What factor of light has proven to be the most critical to floral development?. Length of uninterrupted light periods B. Length of uninterrupted dark periods C. Light quality. aximum exposure to light 7. What must occur in order for plants to grow?. he rate of photosynthesis must be greater than the rate of respiration. B. he rate of respiration must be greater than the rate of photosynthesis. C. he rate of photosynthesis must be equal to the rate of respiration.. lternating rates of photosynthesis and respiration. 8. Which plant hormone is known as the stress hormone?. uxins B. thylene C. Cytokinins. bscisic acid 9. Which plant growth regulator is applied to fields of fruit allowing them to ripen at the same time for harvest?. bscisic acid B. thylene C. uxins. Gibberelins 10. Which of the following is a true statement about photosynthesis?. here are three stages in the photosynthesis process. B. Photosynthesis is essentially evaporation of water and is similar to perspiration in humans. C. Photosynthesis creates a net energy production of 36 units of P.. In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water react with light energy to form photosynthates and release oxygen as a byproduct. ccompanies: Fundamental Plant Processes 2