Plant Review

The questions presented in this PowerPoint are not all the identical questions on the plant test. However, they are the same type of questions and they cover the same type of material you will need to know in order to do well on the test.

The beginning of growth of a new plant from a spore or a seed is known as what? 1

And the answer is… germination

What do we call a seed plant that produces flowers and fruit? 2

And the answer is… angiosperm

What is an animal that pollinates a flower called? 3

And the answer is… pollinator

What is the name for the part of the flower labeled #8? 4

And the answer is… style

This belongs to the group of nonvascular plants that reproduce by spores. 5

And the answer is… moss

What type of leaf arrangement is shown in the picture? 6

And the answer is… alternate

This is a type of gymnosperm that produces cones. 7

And the answer is… conifer

Is this flower complete or incomplete? Why? 8

Has both male and female parts And the answer is… Complete Has both male and female parts

The immature form of an organism that has the potential to grow and develop is known as what? 9

And the answer is… embryo

What is the name for seed plants that produce seeds that are not enclosed in fruit; “naked seed” ? 10

And the answer is… gymnosperm

What type of leaf arrangement is shown in the picture? 11

And the answer is… whorled

What is the name for the small grain that is a multicellular structure that holds a sperm cell? 12

And the answer is… pollen

A young plant that is enclosed in a protective coating is called what? 13

And the answer is… seed

What is the name for the part of the leaf numbered 21? 14

And the answer is… cuticle

These are produced by the tips of shoots and becomes new leaves and stems. 15

And the answer is… buds

These belong to the group of vascular plants and reproduce by spores. 16

And the answer is… ferns

What is the name for the reproductive structure of an angiosperm ? 17

And the answer is… flower

What is the name and number for the part of the plant that is the leaf-like structure that provides protection and support for the flower bud? 18

And the answer is… #6 Calyx or Sepals

This is made up of long, tube-like cells through which materials move(two words). 19

And the answer is… Vascular system

The spines of a cactus being modified leaves are an example of this. 20

And the answer is… adaptation

What is the name for structures that contain chlorophyll in which photosynthesis takes place? 21

And the answer is… chloroplasts

What is the name for the waxy protective layer that cover the surfaces of leaves and stems to help keep water from evaporating ? 22

And the answer is… cuticle

What is the name for the movement of water vapor out of a plant and into the air ? 23

And the answer is… transpiration

This word is from the root word meaning “kind” or “type” 24

And the answer is… species

What is the name for the part of the flower labeled #2? 25

And the answer is… Stigma

What is the name for the tissue that transports energy-rich materials down from the leaves? 26

And the answer is… phloem

What are the tiny openings at the bottom of the leaf that leads to a network of tiny spaces where gases are stored called? 27

And the answer is… stomata

Is this flower perfect, staminate or pistillate? 28

And the answer is… pistillate

What is the name for the part of the leaf numbered 23? 29

And the answer is… stomata

Tissue that carries water and nutrients up from the roots is known as what? 30

And the answer is… xylem

Is this flower perfect, staminate or pistillate? 31

And the answer is… staminate

Which of these is a characteristic of only some plants?   They produce sugars. They are multicellular. They have a vascular system. They have a two-stage life cycle. 32

c. They have a vascular system. And the answer is… c. They have a vascular system.

Which part of a plant anchors it in the soil? shoot system root system   shoot system root system vascular system growth tissue 33

And the answer is… B. root system

Which plant system transports water to different parts of the plant?   vascular stomata leaf cuticle 34

And the answer is… vascular

Which part of a leaf does not allow transpiration? stomata stem   stomata stem cell wall cuticle 35

And the answer is… cell wall

How are mosses different from ferns, pine trees, and flowering plants?   Mosses reproduce through sexual reproduction. Mosses need moisture to reproduce. Mosses produce sugar through photosynthesis. Mosses have no vascular tissue. 36

And the answer is… D. Mosses have no vascular tissue.

What do seeds have that spores and pollen do not? a reproductive cell   a reproductive cell a protective covering a supply of nutrients a way to be transported 37

And the answer is… C. a supply of nutrients

What are the names for the two parts of the leaf numbered 22? 38

And the answer is… Xylem and Phloem

The pesticide is effective only after three months of growth. Based on the data in the graph, if both groves have the same number of orange trees, what might the plant specialist conclude about the effectiveness of the new pesticide used in grove B?   The pesticide is effective only after three months of growth. The pesticide does not have any effect on orange production. The pesticide used in grove A is more effective than the pesticide used in grove B. The pesticide increases the overall production of oranges throughout the growing season. 39

And the answer is… D. The pesticide increases the overall production of oranges throughout the growing season.

Which of these adaptations might help a plant species survive in an area with limited sunlight? A. Bright flowers B. Large leaves C. Short stems D. Thick cuticles 40

And the answer is… B. Large leaves

What type of margin does the example shown have? 41

And the answer is… Saw toothed or Serrate

Why are plants an important foundation for many ecosystems?   Plants have deep roots that trap water in ponds and rivers Plants make an ecosystem green so that lizards and amphibians can hide Plants provide food and shelter needed to support a variety of animal life. Plants provide fertilizer that mice and rabbits need to grow. 42

And the answer is… C. Plants provide food and shelter needed to support a variety of animal life.

What part of the plant develops into the fruit? The ovule The petals   The ovule The petals The pollen The ovary 43

And the answer is… D. The ovary

What is the name for the part of the flower labeled #3? 44

And the answer is… Petals or Corolla

What is the production of sugars in plants through a series of chemical reactions known as? 45

And the answer is… photosynthesis

What is the name for the part of the flower labeled #1? 46

And the answer is… anther

Which of the following plant parts is responsible for producing pollen in the flower?   Pistil Anther Stigma Stamen 47

And the answer is… B. Anther

Is this flower perfect, staminate or pistillate? 48

And the answer is… perfect

One diploid spore cell that will survive. The egg of a flowering plant is produced within the ovary. The diploid cells of the ovules produce ____________.   One diploid spore cell that will survive. One haploid megaspore cell that will survive Four diploid megaspore cells that will all survive Four haploid megaspore cells that will all survive 49

B. One haploid megaspore cell that will survive And the answer is… B. One haploid megaspore cell that will survive

What is the name for the part of the leaf labeled C? 50

And the answer is… petiole

A haploid plant that produces sex cells or gametes is called the plant’s ________ generation. 51

And the answer is… gametophyte

New plants can develop from “cuttings” of branches New plants can develop from “cuttings” of branches. This is an example of ______________ reproduction because the new plant will be genetically identical to its parent. 52

And the answer is… asexual

What the name for the female part of the flower? What number is it? 53

And the answer is… Pistil or Carpel #7 on the diagram

The triploid nucleus in the megaspore divides to produce ___________, which provides the plant embryo in the seed with food. 54

And the answer is… endosperm

What is the name for the part of the flower labeled #4? 55

And the answer is… filament

What do we call ripened plant ovary ? 56

And the answer is… fruit

What type of margin does the example shown have? 57

And the answer is… smooth

What type of margin does the example shown have? 58

And the answer is… lobed

This occurs when pollen grains move from the anthers to the stigma. 59

And the answer is… pollination

Plants can produce their own food by photosynthesis Plants can produce their own food by photosynthesis. What term do we use to describe an organism that can produce its own food?   Autotrophic Multitrophic Homotrophic Heterotrophic 60

And the answer is… Autotrophic

What type of leaf arrangement is shown in the picture? 61

And the answer is… opposite

Which of the following does a plant need to make glucose? Only water and sunlight Only oxygen and sunlight Only carbon dioxide and sunlight Water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight 62

D. Water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight And the answer is… D. Water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight

What is the name for the part of the leaf numbered 24? 63

And the answer is… chloroplasts

An oak tree is a   A. scavenger B. consumer C. decomposer D. producer 64

And the answer is… D. producer

B. Common characteristics C. Many differences D. Large numbers The six kingdoms reflect the diversity of living things on Earth. Diversity refers to:   A. Organization B. Common characteristics C. Many differences D.  Large numbers 65

And the answer is… C. Many differences

Which of these can respond to their environment? A. Only protists   A. Only protists B. Only multicellular organisms C. Only organisms with nuclei D. Only living things 66

And the answer is… D. Only living things

What is the name for the part of the leaf labeled A? 67

And the answer is… blade

What number is the male part of the flower? What is it called? 68

And the answer is… #5 on the diagram Stamen