Brassicaceae Family Quiz

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Which family contains the cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale, and broccoli?

  • Rosaceae
  • Asteraceae
  • Solanaceae
  • Brassicaceae (correct)

What type of inflorescences do Brassicaceae plants have?

  • Terminal and lack bracts (correct)
  • Axillary and have bracts
  • Terminal and have bracts
  • Axillary and lack bracts

Which plant species is cultivated as turnip and Chinese cabbage?

  • Brassica rapa (correct)
  • Brassica napus
  • Raphanus sativus
  • Brassica oleracea

Which genus is the largest with 440 species in the Brassicaceae family?

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Which model organism belongs to the Brassicaceae family?

<p>Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Brassicaceae Family

Cabbage, kale, and broccoli are cruciferous vegetables, belonging to this family.

Brassicaceae Inflorescences

Terminal and lack bracts.

Brassica rapa

Cultivated as turnip and Chinese cabbage.

Draba Genus

The largest genus in the Brassicaceae family, boasting 440 species.

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Arabidopsis thaliana

A model organism in plant biology research.

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Study Notes

Brassicaceae Family

  • Contains cruciferous vegetables including cabbage, kale, and broccoli, known for their health benefits.
  • Common characteristics include a four-petaled flower structure resembling a cross, hence the name "cruciferous."

Inflorescences

  • Brassicaceae plants typically have racemose inflorescences, which are characterized by elongated flower clusters with older flowers at the base and younger flowers at the top.

Cultivated Species

  • Turnip and Chinese cabbage are cultivated from the species Brassica rapa, which has various forms used for different culinary purposes.

Largest Genus

  • Brassica is the largest genus within the Brassicaceae family, comprising approximately 440 species, including economically important crops such as mustard and canola.

Model Organism

  • Arabidopsis thaliana, commonly known as mouse-ear cress, is a widely used model organism in plant biology research and is a member of the Brassicaceae family.

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