Introduction to Plant Systems and Environmental Control Engineering Quiz

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Which of the following best defines a system?

  • A group of interconnected parts that work together (correct)
  • A functioning whole made up of different parts
  • A single biological being made up of individual units
  • An assemblage of plants and animals

What is the GAIA hypothesis?

  • A hypothesis about the interconnectedness of plants and animals
  • A hypothesis about the formation of roots and stems
  • A hypothesis about the Earth acting as a single biological being (correct)
  • A theory about the functioning of individual units in a system

What are the main components of a plant system?

  • Primary and secondary roots
  • Primary root and dense network of secondary roots
  • Roots, stems, and leaves
  • Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits (correct)

Which of the following is true about the primary root in a plant system?

<p>It emerges from the seed and becomes the main root (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the secondary roots in a plant system?

<p>To form a dense network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a system?

<p>A functioning entity made up of interconnected parts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the primary root in a plant system?

<p>To anchor the plant in the ground (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of secondary roots in a plant system?

<p>To increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the GAIA hypothesis?

<p>The hypothesis that plants are interconnected and form a single biological being (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of a plant system?

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

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