Biology Quiz on Plants and Organisms

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Roots that have no main section but instead spread out, forming a tangled mass are called ______.

fibrous roots

The long, straight shaft of a long bone is known as the ______.

diaphysis

Yeasts and mildew are classified as ______.

sac fungi

Layering, grafting, and budding are all forms of ______.

vegetative propagation Signup and view all the answers

In the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the term Ornithorhynchus refers to the ______.

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The shoulder muscles that allow you to pull your shoulders back are the ______ muscles.

trapezius Signup and view all the answers

Mosses and liverworts are examples of ______.

bryophytes Signup and view all the answers

Trees that lose their leaves in autumn are classified as ______ trees.

deciduous Signup and view all the answers

Plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones are referred to as ______.

gymnosperms Signup and view all the answers

An organism that obtains its nutrition from dead organisms is called a ______.

saprophyte Signup and view all the answers

The main muscle group on the front of the thigh is called the ______.

quadriceps femoris Signup and view all the answers

The ______ system provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium.

skeletal Signup and view all the answers

The system that carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells is the ______ system.

cardiovascular Signup and view all the answers

The ______ system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.

endocrine Signup and view all the answers

The ______ system coordinates the activities of the body.

nervous Signup and view all the answers

The type of joint that allows for back-and-forth movement in a single plane, such as the elbow, is called a ______ joint.

hinge Signup and view all the answers

In a woody plant stem, the inner wood that no longer conducts water is referred to as ______.

heartwood Signup and view all the answers

The type of muscle that is involuntary and not striated is called ______ muscle.

smooth Signup and view all the answers

The process by which a fern’s life cycle includes both asexual and sexual phases is known as ______ of generations.

alternation Signup and view all the answers

The part of a flower that is responsible for producing pollen is the ______.

anther Signup and view all the answers

These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce ______.

offspring Signup and view all the answers

A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less ______.

protection Signup and view all the answers

The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to ______ but not to attach to other bones.

muscles Signup and view all the answers

The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the ______.

humerus Signup and view all the answers

In classifying the bone, the fact that it is _____ can provide clues about its category.

U-shaped Signup and view all the answers

The position of the warrior’s arm bones suggests he was buried with his right forearm across his chest, palm ______.

down Signup and view all the answers

The suture lines in a newborn's skull have not ______ yet.

formed Signup and view all the answers

The skull of a newborn can ______ to fit through the birth canal.

deform Signup and view all the answers

The warrior's skeleton examination can reveal how the body was prepared for ______.

burial Signup and view all the answers

Forensic scientists study skeletal remains to determine how individuals ______.

died Signup and view all the answers

The system that provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium is the ______ system.

skeletal Signup and view all the answers

The system that carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells is the ______ system.

cardiovascular Signup and view all the answers

The ______ system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.

endocrine Signup and view all the answers

The ______ system protects the body from disease.

immune Signup and view all the answers

The study of plants is called ______.

botany Signup and view all the answers

The ______ system coordinates the activities of the body.

nervous Signup and view all the answers

Lightweight, porous bone that consists of an intricate network of tiny struts is known as ______ bone.

spongy Signup and view all the answers

The type of muscle that is not striated and is involuntary is called ______ muscle.

smooth Signup and view all the answers

Tissues are made of living cells and nonliving material called the ______.

matrix Signup and view all the answers

A group of muscle cells connected to a single motor neuron is called a(n) ______.

motor unit Signup and view all the answers

Indicating branching veins and a taproot system, plants classified as ______ can be identified.

dicots Signup and view all the answers

The one-way diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is known as ______.

osmosis Signup and view all the answers

In photosynthesis, a plant uses light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and ______.

oxygen Signup and view all the answers

The body cavity that contains the heart and lungs is known as the ______ cavity.

thoracic Signup and view all the answers

The part of a flower responsible for producing pollen is known as the ______.

anther Signup and view all the answers

Gray wolves and coyotes belong to the class ______.

Mammalia Signup and view all the answers

A flower that lacks either sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils is said to be ______.

incomplete Signup and view all the answers

Organisms classified under _____ include mosses and liverworts.

bryophytes Signup and view all the answers

Trees that are categorized as ______ drop their leaves during autumn.

deciduous Signup and view all the answers

The classification of plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones refers to ______.

gymnosperms Signup and view all the answers

These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce ______.

offspring Signup and view all the answers

A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less ______.

protection Signup and view all the answers

The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to muscles but not to attach to other ______.

bones Signup and view all the answers

The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the ______.

humerus Signup and view all the answers

In classifying the bone, the fact that it is ______ can provide clues about its category.

U-shaped Signup and view all the answers

The position of the warrior's arm bones indicates that he was buried with the right forearm across his chest, palm ______.

down Signup and view all the answers

The sutures that connect the cranial bones in a newborn have not ______ yet.

formed Signup and view all the answers

The skull of a newborn can ______ to fit through the birth canal.

deform Signup and view all the answers

The forensic scientist studying the warrior's skeleton is focused on determining how the body was prepared for ______.

burial Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best explains why a newborn can receive brain damage from a head injury more easily than an adult? - a. The fontanels are soft and provide less ______ than bone.

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Study Notes

Root Systems

Roots that spread out and form a tangled mass are called fibrous roots.

Skeletal System

The long, straight shaft of a long bone is known as the diaphysis.

Kingdom Fungi

Yeasts and mildew are classified as fungi.

Plant Reproduction

Layering, grafting, and budding are all forms of vegetative propagation.

Scientific Nomenclature

In the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the term Ornithorhynchus refers to the genus.

Muscular System

The shoulder muscles that allow you to pull your shoulders back are the latissimus dorsi muscles.

Plant Groups

Mosses and liverworts are examples of nonvascular plants.
Trees that lose their leaves in autumn are classified as deciduous trees.
Plants that reproduce by seeds formed in cones are referred to as gymnosperms.

Ecology

An organism that obtains its nutrition from dead organisms is called a saprotroph.
The main muscle group on the front of the thigh is called the quadriceps group.

Organ Systems

The skeletal system provides support and rigidity to the body and stores calcium.
The circulatory system carries food, water, and oxygen to and from the cells.
The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate the body's activities.
The nervous system coordinates the activities of the body.

Joints

The type of joint that allows for back-and-forth movement in a single plane, such as the elbow, is called a hinge joint.

Plant Anatomy

In a woody plant stem, the inner wood that no longer conducts water is referred to as heartwood.

Muscle Types

The type of muscle that is involuntary and not striated is called smooth muscle.

Plant Life Cycles

The process by which a fern's life cycle includes both asexual and sexual phases is known as alternation of generations.

Flower Anatomy

The part of a flower that is responsible for producing pollen is the anther.

Hybrids

These animals do not breed in the wild, but they can produce hybrids.

Newborn Anatomy

A newborn can receive brain damage more easily because the fontanels are soft and provide less protection.

Skeletal Anatomy

The bone found in the warrior's neck has surfaces to attach to muscles but not to attach to other bones.

Forensic Science

The forensic scientist can tell the radius and ulna apart based on their position relative to the thumb side of the hand.
In classifying the bone, the fact that it is hollow can provide clues about its category.
The position of the warrior’s arm bones suggests he was buried with his right forearm across his chest, palm facing inward.

Skull Development

The suture lines in a newborn's skull have not fused yet.
The skull of a newborn can mold to fit through the birth canal.

Burial Practices

The warrior's skeleton examination can reveal how the body was prepared for burial.
Forensic scientists study skeletal remains to determine how individuals lived and died.

Root Types

Fibrous roots spread out, forming a tangled mass.
Taproots have a main section and smaller roots branching off.
Adventitious roots grow from unusual places like stems or leaves.

Bone Structure

The diaphysis is the long, straight shaft of a long bone.

Fungi Types

Yeasts and mildew are sac fungi.

Plant Propagation

Layering, grafting, and budding are types of vegetative propagation.

Scientific Nomenclature

Ornithorhynchus is the genus in the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus.

Shoulder Muscles

Trapezius muscles help pull your shoulders back and your head up.

Plant Classification

Mosses and liverworts are bryophytes.
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn.
Gymnosperms reproduce by seeds formed in cones or cone-like structures.

Skeletal System

The two broad divisions of the skeletal system are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.

Nutrition

Saprotrophs obtain their nutrition from dead organisms.

Botany

The study of plants is called botany.

Bone Types

Spongy bone is lightweight and porous, with an intricate network of tiny struts and girders.

Tissue Composition

Tissues are made of living cells and nonliving material called the matrix.

Muscle Cells

A group of muscle cells connected to a single motor neuron is a motor unit.

Photosynthesis

In photosynthesis, plants use light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen.

Body Cavities

The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs.

Flower Morphology

A flower lacking sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils is incomplete.

Matching I

Pectoralis major: chest muscle
Biceps brachii: upper arm muscle
Rectus abdominis: abdomen muscle
Quadriceps femoris: front thigh muscle
Gastrocnemius: calf muscle
Triceps brachii: back of upper arm muscle
Sartorius: longest muscle in the body, runs from hip to knee

Matching II

Skeletal system: provides support and rigidity, stores calcium
Cardiovascular system: transports food, water, and oxygen
Endocrine system: produces hormones that regulate the body's activities
Immune system: protects the body from disease
Nervous system: coordinates the body's activities

Modified True/False

The most freely movable joints in the body are ball-and-socket joints.
Green plants are autotrophs (or producers) because they produce their own food.
The spreading of seeds by the wind is an example of agent dispersal.
Dicots have branching veins, petals in multiples of four or five, and a taproot system.
The one-way diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is osmosis.
The elbow and knee are hinge joints because they allow only back-and-forth movement in a single plane.
Bones are connected to other bones by strong bands of fibrous connective tissue called ligaments.
In a woody stem, the older, inner wood that no longer conducts water and minerals is known as heartwood.
The type of involuntary muscle that is not striated is smooth muscle.
Ferns are considered to undergo alternation of generations because their life cycle includes both asexual and sexual phases.
The growth of a plant toward or away from a stimulus such as light, water, touch, or gravity is a tropism.
The part of a flower that produces pollen is the anther or stamen.

Matching III

Mandible: lower jaw bone
Phalanx: finger or toe bone
Femur: thigh bone
Clavicle: collarbone
Sacrum: triangular bone at base of spine
Tibia: shin bone

Multiple Choice II

Seeds and spores can be distinguished based on the fact that seeds are multicellular, while spores are unicellular.

Multiple Choice III

Gray wolves and coyotes are considered different species because they are in different species despite being able to produce offspring.
A newborn's brain can be more easily damaged by a head injury than an adult's because the fontanels are soft and provide less protection than bone.
The forensic scientist can determine the category of the warrior's bone based on the fact that it does not attach to other bones, indicating that it is a sesamoid bone.
The forensic scientist can distinguish the radius and ulna by the fact that the radius will be closer to the warrior's head.

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Test your knowledge on various topics in biology including roots, muscles, fungi, and plant classification. This quiz covers key concepts related to botany and the anatomy of organisms. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of biological systems.