Plant Physiology Basics

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What is the main function of roots in relation to light?

Conduct active transport of potassium ions

Absorb nutrients from the soil

Produce oxygen during photosynthesis

Exhibit negative phototropism to anchor the plant in the soil (correct)

How do plants obtain the oxygen gas needed for respiration?

Via active transport of potassium ions

Through the absorption of colored substances by the xylem

As a byproduct of photosynthesis during the day (correct)

By breaking down glucose and other organic molecules

What is the primary function of cellular respiration in plants and animals?

To produce energy in the form of ATP by breaking down glucose and other organic molecules (correct)

To anchor the plant in the soil through negative phototropism

To lengthen roots and shoots through primary growth

To transport water and dissolved minerals in the xylem

What is the main factor influencing the movement of water into guard cells during stomatal opening?

Active transport of potassium ions (K+) Signup and view all the answers

Where are apical meristems predominantly found in plants?

Root tips and shoot tips Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

Transporting water and dissolved minerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of parenchyma cells in plants?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for the increase in girth or thickness of plant structures?

Lateral meristem cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sclerenchyma cells in plants?

Structural support with rigid cell walls Signup and view all the answers

How do plants ensure genetic diversity and adaptation?

Through both sexual and asexual means Signup and view all the answers

What is the main respiratory organ in insects?

Trachea Signup and view all the answers

What does cleavage divisions of the zygote lead to?

Formation of a solid ball of cells called the morula Signup and view all the answers

What does ectoderm give rise to during embryonic development?

Nervous system, skin, and hair Signup and view all the answers

Which cells provide flexible support in plants?

Collenchyma cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of roots in relation to light?

Exhibiting negative phototropism to grow away from light Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor influencing the movement of water into guard cells during stomatal opening?

Active transport of potassium ions (K+) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cellular respiration in both plants and animals?

To break down glucose and other organic molecules Signup and view all the answers

Where are apical meristems predominantly found in plants?

In the root tips and shoot tips Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals in plants?

Xylem Signup and view all the answers

How do roots exhibit hydrotropism to efficiently absorb water and nutrients from the soil?

By growing towards water sources using negative hydrotropism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sclerenchyma cells in plants?

Conducting water and nutrients throughout the plant Signup and view all the answers

What does ectoderm give rise to during embryonic development?

The respiratory system and circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

Where are apical meristems predominantly found in plants?

Within the xylem and phloem Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of roots in relation to light?

Storing excess nutrients and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cellular respiration in plants and animals?

Supporting the process of photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor influencing the movement of water into guard cells during stomatal opening?

The concentration of oxygen in the air Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

Facilitating photosynthesis and food production Signup and view all the answers

What does cleavage divisions of the zygote lead to?

Formation of specialized respiratory organs like lungs Signup and view all the answers

How do plants ensure genetic diversity and adaptation?

Through asexual reproduction involving gametes fusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of roots in relation to light?

Anchoring the plant and absorbing water and minerals. Signup and view all the answers

Plant Physiology Basics

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What is the main function of roots in relation to light?

How do plants obtain the oxygen gas needed for respiration?

What is the primary function of cellular respiration in plants and animals?

What is the main factor influencing the movement of water into guard cells during stomatal opening?

Where are apical meristems predominantly found in plants?

What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

What is the main function of parenchyma cells in plants?

Which cells are responsible for the increase in girth or thickness of plant structures?

What is the primary function of sclerenchyma cells in plants?

How do plants ensure genetic diversity and adaptation?

What is the main respiratory organ in insects?

What does cleavage divisions of the zygote lead to?

What does ectoderm give rise to during embryonic development?

Which cells provide flexible support in plants?

What is the primary function of roots in relation to light?

What is the main factor influencing the movement of water into guard cells during stomatal opening?

What is the primary function of cellular respiration in both plants and animals?

Where are apical meristems predominantly found in plants?

What is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals in plants?

How do roots exhibit hydrotropism to efficiently absorb water and nutrients from the soil?

What is the primary function of sclerenchyma cells in plants?

What does ectoderm give rise to during embryonic development?

Where are apical meristems predominantly found in plants?

What is the main function of roots in relation to light?

What is the primary function of cellular respiration in plants and animals?

What is the main factor influencing the movement of water into guard cells during stomatal opening?

What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

What does cleavage divisions of the zygote lead to?

How do plants ensure genetic diversity and adaptation?

What is the primary function of roots in relation to light?

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