Introduction to Botany

Introduction to Botany Alexey Shipunov Minot State University Lecture 2 Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 1 / 51

Outline 1 Multiple choice questions Comments to introductory test 2 Importance of Plants Class discussion Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 2 / 51

Outline 1 Multiple choice questions Comments to introductory test 2 Importance of Plants Class discussion Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 2 / 51

Help in greenhouse? Volunteers to help on Friday, August 31st, 3pm? Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 3 / 51

Multiple choice questions Multiple choice questions Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 4 / 51

Question 1 Multiple choice questions 1 Why do deciduous plants drop their leaves? A To prevent freezing B To prevent drying C To get rid of poisonous chemicals Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 5 / 51

Question 2 Multiple choice questions 2 Where does human digestion process start? A In the mouth B In the intestines C In the stomach Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 6 / 51

Question 3 Multiple choice questions 3 Which birds do NOT live in Minot on winter? A Crows B Hummingbirds C Sparrows Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 7 / 51

Question 4 Multiple choice questions 4 Home country of watermelon: A Central America B Canada C South Africa Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 8 / 51

Question 5 Multiple choice questions 5 Why do insectivorous plants eat insects? A To obtain the lacking mineral resources B To get an addition to their common menu C To get rid of herbivores Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 9 / 51

Question 6 Multiple choice questions 6 Which insects have no queen? A Bumblebees B Ants C Cockroaches Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 10 / 51

Question 7 Multiple choice questions 7 Oak tree is pollinated by: A Wind B Bees C Flies Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 11 / 51

Question 8 Multiple choice questions 8 Spider has: A 6 legs B 8 legs C 4 legs Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 12 / 51

Question 9 Multiple choice questions 9 Apple flower has: A 5 petals B 4 petals C 3 petals Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 13 / 51

Question 10 Multiple choice questions 10 Frightened man has: A Bigger pupils B Smaller pupils C Normal pupils Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 14 / 51

Question 11 Multiple choice questions 11 Polar bears are not eating penguins because: A Penguins run very fast B They cannot meet C Penguins are poisonous for bears Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 15 / 51

Question 12 Multiple choice questions 12 How many toes are on each of cat s hind legs? A 5 B 4 C 3 Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 16 / 51

Question 13 Multiple choice questions 13 Pineapple is a: A Tree B Shrub C Herb Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 17 / 51

Question 14 Multiple choice questions 14 If somebody has an artery cut on the arm or leg, it is recommended: A Put a tight bandage below the cut B Put a tight bandage above the cut C Do nothing Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 18 / 51

Question 15 Multiple choice questions 15 Which of the following is the most precise statement? A We are breathing to support our life B We are breathing to obtain the energy from food C We are breathing to have enough strength for food consuming Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 19 / 51

Question 16 Multiple choice questions 16 Which tree is better to plant in Minot house backyard: A Sycamore B Ash C Yew Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 20 / 51

Question 17 Multiple choice questions 17 Moles eat: A Worms B Roots C Frogs Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 21 / 51

Question 18 Multiple choice questions 18 Which fish gives birth to the fully developed offspring? A Sturgeon B Shark C Flounder Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 22 / 51

Question 19 Multiple choice questions 19 Which human organ lives longer? A Heart B Lungs C Brains Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 23 / 51

Question 20 Multiple choice questions 20 Which plant normally has a longer root? A Spruce B Chokecherry C Blueberry Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 24 / 51

The key Multiple choice questions 1B; 2A; 3B; 4C; 5A; 6C; 7A; 8B; 9A; 10A; 11B; 12B; 13C; 14B; 15B; 16B; 17A; 18B; 19A; 20B Please calculate a sum (every right answer = 1 virtual point) Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 25 / 51

Comments to introductory test Comments to introductory test Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 26 / 51

Question 1 Comments to introductory test 1 Why deciduous plants take off their leaves? A To prevent freezing B To prevent drying C To get rid of poisonous chemicals Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 27 / 51

Question 2 Comments to introductory test 2 Where does human digestion process start? A In the mouth B In the intestines C In the stomach Amylase and lipase Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 28 / 51

Question 3 Comments to introductory test 3 Which birds do NOT live in Minot on winter? A Crows B Hummingbirds C Sparrows Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 29 / 51

Question 4 Comments to introductory test 4 Home country of watermelon: A Central America B Canada C South Africa Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 30 / 51

Question 5 Comments to introductory test 5 Why do insectivorous plants eat insects? A To obtain the lacking mineral resources B To get an addition to their common menu C To get rid of herbivores Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 31 / 51

Question 6 Comments to introductory test 6 Which insects have no queen? A Bumblebees B Ants C Cockroaches Bumblebees Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 32 / 51

Question 7 Comments to introductory test 7 Oak tree is pollinated by: A Wind B Bees C Flies Oak flowers Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 33 / 51

Question 8 Comments to introductory test 8 Spider has: A 6 legs B 8 legs C 4 legs Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 34 / 51

Question 9 Comments to introductory test 9 Apple flower has: A 5 petals B 4 petals C 3 petals Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 35 / 51

Question 10 Comments to introductory test 10 Frightened man has: A Bigger pupils B Smaller pupils C Normal pupils Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 36 / 51

Question 11 Comments to introductory test 11 Polar bears are not eating penguins because: A Penguins run very fast B They cannot meet C Penguins are poisonous for bears Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 37 / 51

Question 12 Comments to introductory test 12 How many toes are on each of cat s hind legs? A 5 B 4 C 3 Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 38 / 51

Question 13 Comments to introductory test 13 Pineapple is a: A Tree B Shrub C Herb Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 39 / 51

Question 14 Comments to introductory test 14 If somebody has an artery cut on the arm or leg, it is recommended: A Put a tight bandage below the cut B Put a tight bandage above the cut C Do nothing Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 40 / 51

Question 15 Comments to introductory test 15 Which of the following is the most precise statement? A We are breathing to support our life B We are breathing to obtain the energy from food C We are breathing to have enough strength for food consuming Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 41 / 51

Question 16 Comments to introductory test 16 Which tree is better to plant in Minot house backyard: A Sycamore B Ash C Yew Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 42 / 51

Question 17 Comments to introductory test 17 Moles eat: A Worms B Roots C Frogs Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 43 / 51

Question 18 Comments to introductory test 18 Which fish gives birth to the fully developed offspring? A Sturgeon B Shark C Flounder Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 44 / 51

Question 19 Comments to introductory test 19 Which human organ lives longer? A Heart B Lungs C Brains Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 45 / 51

Question 20 Comments to introductory test 20 Which plant normally has a longer root? A Spruce B Chokecherry C Blueberry Fallen spruce tree Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 46 / 51

Importance of Plants Class discussion Importance of Plants Class discussion Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 47 / 51

Importance of plants Importance of Plants Class discussion Why are plants important? Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 48 / 51

Importance of Plants Final question (1 point) Class discussion Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 49 / 51

Importance of Plants Final question (1 point) Class discussion Why are plants important? Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 49 / 51

Summary Importance of Plants Class discussion BIOL 154: download (and read!) the syllabus from the Web site (http://ashipunov.info/shipunov/school/biol_154/) Plant is not an animal! Plants are extremely important, highly diverse and deserve a scientific study Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 50 / 51

For Further Reading Importance of Plants Class discussion A. Shipunov. Introduction to Botany [Electronic resource]. Mode of access: http://ashipunov.info/shipunov/school/biol_154 Shipunov (MSU) Introduction to Botany Lecture 2 51 / 51