Plant Biology Quiz - Flower and Stem Structures

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What modification do the stems of cacti primarily serve?

Nutrient absorption

Reproduction

Photosynthesis

Storing water (correct)

Which type of bud is located at the tip of a stem?

Root bud

Terminal bud (correct)

Axillary bud

Lateral bud

What is the primary role of leaves in plants?

Protecting the plant

Manufacturing food (correct)

Transporting nutrients

Storing water

What characterizes the veins in leaves?

Transport sugars and carry water and nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a swollen shoot that stores starch?

Tuber Signup and view all the answers

Where are axillary buds located?

At leaf axils Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the structure of a leaf?

Flattened and thin Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the petiole in a leaf?

To connect the leaf to the stem Signup and view all the answers

What function do the 'runway' markings on some flower petals serve?

They guide insect pollinators to the reproductive parts. Signup and view all the answers

What do pollen grains consist of?

Two cells surrounded by a thick protective wall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of anther in the stamen?

To produce spores that develop into pollen grains. Signup and view all the answers

What are the structures called that contain the female gametophyte within a flower?

Pistils. Signup and view all the answers

How do ovules behave once fertilized?

They develop into seeds. Signup and view all the answers

In most flowers, where are the stamens located?

Surrounding one or more pistils. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the typical flower structure?

Sepals, petals, pistils, and stamens. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a flower with separate stamens and pistils?

They can have stamens and pistils on different flowers or plants. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does secondary growth have on a tree?

It thickens the stem or root. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a tree when girdling is performed?

Phloem sap accumulates above the girdled area. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of cork cambium?

It produces a protective layer of cork. Signup and view all the answers

What material do cork cells leave behind when they die?

Thick, waxy walls. Signup and view all the answers

Why do trees incorporate objects placed beside them?

As a result of secondary growth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of vegetative reproduction in plants?

It ensures that the new plants are genetically identical to the parent. Signup and view all the answers

What can cause girdling in trees?

Tight bindings from wire or rope. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes grafting in plants?

Joining a branch from one plant onto the stem of another related plant. Signup and view all the answers

What structures are formed by the meristem called cork cambium?

Cork cells. Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue system is described as the outer covering or 'skin' of the plant?

Dermal tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding phloem's function in trees?

It moves sugar within the tree. Signup and view all the answers

What is one common method of vegetative reproduction in plants?

Grafting branches onto a rootstock. Signup and view all the answers

Why is grafting favored by fruit growers?

It combines a variety of fruit types onto a single plant. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main tissue system in plants?

Epidermal tissue Signup and view all the answers

What role does ground tissue play in plants?

It provides structural support and storage. Signup and view all the answers

How does vegetative reproduction differ from traditional seeding methods?

It does not depend on pollinators for reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cork cambium in woody plants?

Regenerating the outer bark layer Signup and view all the answers

What substance do tree rings primarily indicate about the tree's past?

The age and environmental history Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the growth of xylem in different seasons?

Xylem growth varies with environmental conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What do the differences in ring width of tree growth rings indicate?

Variation in weather patterns Signup and view all the answers

During which conditions does the vascular cambium produce narrow, thick-walled xylem cells?

Dry and hot summer conditions Signup and view all the answers

What concept does a cylinder of spring wood and a cylinder of summer wood represent?

Annual growth cycles Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT a result of the vascular cambium's activity?

Vascular bundles Signup and view all the answers

How does cork cambium contribute to the protection of woody plants?

By forming a waterproof barrier Signup and view all the answers

What describes cohesion in water molecules?

The attraction between areas of slight charge in the same molecule. Signup and view all the answers

How does adhesion assist in the movement of xylem sap?

It counteracts the force of gravity acting on the sap. Signup and view all the answers

What role do hydrogen bonds play in water's cohesion?

They enable water molecules to stick to each other. Signup and view all the answers

Which xylem cell type is characterized by tapered ends?

Tracheids Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the xylem cells after they function in water transport?

They die leaving hollow tubes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of water's adhesion in plants?

To support the upward movement of sap. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cohesion in xylem tubular structures?

It creates continuous water columns. Signup and view all the answers

What prevents water in xylem from falling back down to the roots at night?

The adhesion of water molecules to xylem walls. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Specialized Plant Structures Support Plant Functions

Plants and animals have different life cycles
Plants are rooted in the soil, use sunlight to make food, and interact with their environment more than realized.
They cooperate with fungi, adjust stem and leaf positioning for sunlight capture, and modify root growth for resource access.
Plant growth is influenced by external (light, nutrients, temperature, gravity) and internal (hormones) factors.
Plants use defense mechanisms like thorns, spines, and hairs to protect themselves from herbivores.
Plants use plant products for medicines and for defense against predators.
Specialized structures exist in plants such as hollow thorns where ants reside, and plants call in allies to defend against attack or overgrowth.

Plant Organs, Tissues, and Cells

Plant organs include roots, shoots, leaves, and flowers.
Flowering plants reproduce sexually (seeds) and asexually.
Plants have dermal, vascular, and ground tissue systems.
Different organ systems exist in monocot and dicot plants.

Plant Organs

Roots, shoots, leaves, and flowers are the primary organ systems.
Monocots have fibrous root systems (thin roots spread out) and Dicots have taproot systems (one large root with smaller branches).

Flowers and Sexual Reproduction

Flowers are specialized shoots unique to angiosperms.
Flowers contain sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils.
Sepals protect the flower bud, while petals attract pollinators.
Stamens are male reproductive parts, consisting of an anther (produces pollen) and a filament (stalk).
Pistils are female parts and consist of an ovary (contains ovules), a style (leading to the ovary), and a stigma (sticky surface).

Seed Development and Dispersal

An ovule develops into a seed containing an embryo and endosperm(food source).
Seed coat protects the embryo, while endosperm nourishes it
The cotyledon acts as stored food in developing embryos.
Dicot seeds have two cotyledons and monocot seeds have one.
Many plants produce fruits from the ovary that encase the seed and aid in dispersal.
Seeds can be dispersed by animals, wind, water, or explosions

Plant Tissue Systems

Dermal tissue: outer covering or "skin" of the plant. Epidermis covering young parts.
Vascular tissue: transports water, minerals, and organic molecules between roots and shoots. Xylem transports water and phloem transports sugars.
Ground tissue: fills the spaces between dermal and vascular tissue. Functions in photosynthesis in the shoots, and in storage and support through the plant.

Plant Cells

Parenchyma cells: most abundant, thin walls, large vacuoles, involved in food storage, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration.
Collenchyma cells: unevenly thickened cell walls, provide support in growing plant parts.
Sclerenchyma cells: thick, lignin-rich cell walls, provide support for non-growing parts.

The Cellular Structure of a Leaf

Leaves are designed for sunlight capture and gas exchange.
They have tightly packed epidermal layers covered by a wax cuticle to reduce water loss.
Stomata, pores in the lower epidermis allow CO2 and O2 exchange. Guard cells regulate opening/closing.
Mesophyll tissue is ground tissue and are specifically designed for gas exchange and photosynthesis.

Plant Growth

Plants grow both in lengthwise (primary) and girth (secondary)
Meristems are tissues composed of actively dividing cells. A meristem consists of groups of cells that divide by mitosis, generating new cells that will later differentiate into one of the three main cell types: parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.

Primary Growth of Roots and Shoots

Primary growth occurs at the tips of roots and shoots through apical meristems.
Elongating cells push the apical meristem upward and outward, causing the root or shoot to increase in length.
The root cap protects the apical meristem as the root grows through the soil.

Secondary Growth

Secondary growth causes stems to increase in girth or thickness.
Secondary growth only occurs in woody dicot trees and shrubs.
Increases in thickness resulting from cells dividing in vascular and cork cambia.

Vascular Cambium

A cylinder of actively dividing cells located between the xylem and phloem.
Produces secondary xylem (wood) toward the inside and secondary phloem toward the outside.

Cork Cambium

Produces layers of cork cells that forms the bark of the plant.

Transpiration Pull

Is a pulling force that moves water up a tall plant.
Water evaporates from the leaves' stomata (transpiration)
Cohesion of water molecules pulls more water molecules from the roots.
Adhesion helps water stick to the sides of xylem cells to support this process

Phloem Sap Flow

Organic compounds move upward in the plant from where they are made (sources) to where they are used or stored (sinks).

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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and functions of plant structures, focusing on leaves, stems, and flowers. This quiz covers various aspects, including the roles of different plant parts, the structure of flowers, and growth processes. Ideal for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of plant biology.