Food Plants and Their Role in Feeding the World Quiz
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Which type of plant undergoes artificial selection?

  • Perennial plants
  • Annual plants (correct)
  • Monocotyledon plants
  • Dicotyledon plants
  • Which type of plant tissue is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients?

  • Ground tissue
  • Vascular tissue (correct)
  • Dermal tissue
  • Epidermal tissue
  • What is the main function of the shoot system in plants?

  • Nutrient storage
  • Water absorption
  • Anchoring the plant
  • Photosynthesis (correct)
  • Which type of leaf has a net-like vein pattern?

    <p>Dicotyledon leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil?

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

    In which type of plant are floral parts in multiples of 3?

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

    Which type of plant has vessels arranged in a ring?

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

    What is the unit of reproduction for flowering plants?

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

    Where is the growing point located for primary growth in plants?

    <p>Stem tip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for growth in circumference in plants?

    <p>Secondary growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the record of annual growth in trees called?

    <p>Tree ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two colors of wood found in tree rings?

    <p>Lighter earlywood and darker later-wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Plant Structure and Function

    • Domesticated plants undergo artificial selection.

    Plant Transport System

    • Phloem tissue is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients.

    Shoot System Function

    • The main function of the shoot system is to produce leaves, flowers, and seeds.

    Leaf Vein Patterns

    • Leaves with a net-like vein pattern are called reticulate leaves.

    Water and Mineral Absorption

    • Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.

    Flowering Plant Characteristics

    • Monocots are the type of plants where floral parts are in multiples of 3.

    Vessel Arrangement in Plants

    • In dicots, vessels are arranged in a ring.

    Plant Reproduction

    • The unit of reproduction for flowering plants is the seed.

    Primary Growth in Plants

    • The growing point for primary growth in plants is located at the shoot apex.

    Secondary Growth in Plants

    • Secondary growth, which is an increase in circumference, is also known as girth growth.

    Tree Growth Records

    • The record of annual growth in trees is called tree rings.

    Tree Ring Composition

    • Tree rings are composed of light-colored spring wood and dark-colored summer wood.

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    Test your knowledge of food plants and their importance in feeding the world with this quiz. Explore the life cycles of various plant types and how they contribute to essential nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Delve into the significance of artificial selection in shaping these food sources.

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