Botany Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?

  • Botanist (correct)
  • Ecologist
  • Zoologist
  • Entomologist

Where does the term 'botany' originate from?

  • Latin
  • Sanskrit
  • Arabic
  • Ancient Greek (correct)

What is the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?

  • 100,000 species
  • 391,000 species (correct)
  • 200,000 species
  • 500,000 species

What did botany originate as in prehistory?

<p>Herbalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which groups of organisms have traditionally been included in the study of botany?

<p>Fungi and algae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Study Notes

Botany Overview

  • A botanist is a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life.

Etymology of Botany

  • The term 'botany' originates from the Greek word "botane", meaning "herb" or "grass".

Scope of Botany

  • Botanists study approximately 400,000 vascular plant species.

History of Botany

  • Botany originated as a part of ethnobotany, the study of traditional plant uses, in prehistory.

Traditional Focus of Botany

  • Traditionally, botany has included the study of organisms such as algae, fungi, and lichens, in addition to plants.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

Botany Quiz
3 questions

Botany Quiz

VictoriousPrehnite4604 avatar
VictoriousPrehnite4604
Botany Quiz
5 questions

Botany Quiz

GodGivenBlackTourmaline avatar
GodGivenBlackTourmaline
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser