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What is the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning?

  • Ocean
  • Tree
  • Desert
  • Pasture (correct)
  • How many species of land plants do botanists study approximately?

  • 200,000
  • 1,000,000
  • 600,000
  • 410,000 (correct)
  • What is the study of fungi known as?

  • Bryology
  • Entomology
  • Zoology
  • Mycology (correct)
  • Which term refers to the study of algae?

    <p>Phycology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did botany originate as in prehistory?

    <p>Herbalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the epidermis in plants?

    <p>Protection against water loss and regulation of gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dorsoventral anatomy of the epidermis in leaves?

    <p>The upper and lower surfaces have somewhat different construction and may serve different functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What replaces the epidermis in woody stems and some other stem structures?

    <p>Periderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the plant does the epidermis cover?

    <p>Leaves, flowers, roots, and stems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literal meaning of the word 'epidermis'?

    <p>Over-skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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