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What type of reproduction results in plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant?

  • Gametophyte generation
  • Asexual reproduction (correct)
  • Hybrid reproduction
  • Sexual reproduction

    • What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction in plants?

  • It occurs only in flowering plants
  • It creates diversity and variation among populations (correct)
  • It produces clones of the parent
  • It guarantees successful pollination

    • In the alternation of generations, which phase is responsible for producing gametes?

  • Sporophyte generation
  • Gametophyte generation (correct)
  • Diploid generation
  • Gamete generation

    • What does the sporophyte generation produce?

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

    What is the role of pollen in plant reproduction?

    <p>It produces sperm cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred on October 17, 2018, in Canada regarding cannabis?

    <p>Cannabis was legalized for adults 18 and over.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a positive outcome of cannabis legalization in Canada?

    <p>Emergence of a multibillion-dollar industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major concern regarding the cannabis industry following its legalization?

    <p>The rapid growth of the industry may overlook warning signs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential effect of cannabis use?

    <p>Development of physical dependence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential psychological issue is mentioned in relation to cannabis use?

    <p>Development of neuroses or psychoses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do experts perceive the existing studies on cannabis effects?

    <p>There are controversies concerning the validity of these studies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a notable change in cannabis-related legal cases since legalization?

    <p>Fewer cannabis-related drug convictions among young people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy do some flowering plants use to attract insect pollinators without providing food?

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

    What is the recommended approximate length for a scale bar in a scientific drawing?

    <p>20% of the actual size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a scientific drawing, where is the figure caption typically placed?

    <p>Below the drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for enticing pollinators?

    <p>Nectar production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of flowers often utilize mimicry to attract pollinators?

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

    When drawing a specimen, what must be ensured about the actual size of the specimen in relation to the drawing?

    <p>It should maintain a proportional relationship to the drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential to include in a figure caption for a scientific drawing?

    <p>Descriptive title and organism’s name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of flower dissections is specifically emphasized in the content?

    <p>Proper scale bar usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a scale bar in scientific drawings?

    <p>To indicate actual size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant concern raised about the cannabis industry following its legalization?

    <p>Potential for increased illegal sales of cannabis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flower adaptation is mentioned as a strategy to attract pollinators without providing food?

    <p>Mimicry of other flower species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of measurement is essential for maintaining accuracy in scientific drawings?

    <p>Proportional dimensions according to scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In scientific drawings, where is the figure caption typically found?

    <p>Below the drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable change has been observed in cannabis-related legal cases post-legalization?

    <p>Decrease in the number of legal disputes involving cannabis companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy that some flowering plants use to attract pollinators without providing food?

    <p>Using mimicry to resemble other plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential element must be included in a figure caption for a scientific drawing?

    <p>A description of the drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is specifically emphasized in flower dissections?

    <p>The identification of stamen and pistil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable change has been observed post-legalization of cannabis regarding legal cases?

    <p>Reduction in cannabis-related legal disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some flowering plants use mimicry to attract ______ without providing food.

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

    A ______ is essential for maintaining accuracy in scientific drawings.

    <p>scale bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In scientific drawings, the figure caption is typically placed at the ______.

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

    Following the legalization of cannabis, a notable change has been observed in cannabis-related ______.

    <p>legal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flower dissections specifically emphasize understanding the ______ of the flower.

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

    What is the primary function of the 'R' group in an amino acid?

    <p>It provides distinctive traits that identify the amino acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is considered essential and must be obtained from food?

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

    What is the basis for determining a protein's score?

    <p>Its amino acid composition and digestibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many essential amino acids must an individual obtain through diet?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of proteins in the body?

    <p>They form enzymes, pigments, and storage structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of nutrients obtained from food?

    <p>To support the body's growth, maintenance, and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the structure of carbohydrates?

    <p>Molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are energy and nutrient requirements for humans primarily established?

    <p>Using clinical trials and various scientific research methodologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are monomers in the context of macromolecules?

    <p>The basic units that bond together to form larger molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food option provides the highest energy supply according to the provided data?

    <p>10-in (25 cm) pizza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond connects glucose monomers in starch?

    <p>Alpha 1,4 bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sugar is formed by the combination of glucose and fructose?

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

    What is the primary structural polysaccharide in plants?

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

    What distinguishes beta 1,4 bonds in cellulose compared to alpha 1,4 bonds in starch?

    <p>Orientation of the glucoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of lipids?

    <p>Soluble in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural component do both triglycerides and phospholipids share?

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

    Which statement accurately describes saturated fats?

    <p>They have single bonds between carbons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hydrogenation in food processing?

    <p>To make oils more firm and less prone to oxidation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fatty acids is described as essential for human metabolism?

    <p>Linolenic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main health concerns associated with excessive energy intake in adults?

    <p>Obesity and heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glucose combined with fructose forms ______.

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

    The storage form of energy in plants is ______.

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

    Cellulose is primarily used for ______ in plant structure.

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

    Nutrients are necessary for the body's growth, maintenance, and function which must be obtained from _____

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

    The type of bond that allows starch to be easily hydrolyzed is called an ______ bond.

    <p>alpha 1,4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Living tissues and organs are about _____% water.

    <p>60-70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates are large molecules composed of monomers called _____

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

    Monosaccharides typically form ______ with oxygen as a member of the ring.

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

    In the context of macromolecules, _____ are created by the polymerization of monomers.

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

    Energy requirements for humans are measured in _____

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

    Triglycerides and phospholipids both have ______ and fatty acids.

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

    Saturated fats have ______ bonds between carbons.

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

    Unsaturated fats contain one or more ______ bonds between carbons.

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

    Essential fatty acids cannot be made with human ______.

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

    The technique of ______ is used to make oils more firm and extends their shelf life.

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

    Proteins consist of amino acids which have a basic structure that includes an amino group, a carboxyl group, and an ______ group.

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

    There are ______ essential amino acids that must be obtained from food.

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

    The polymer of amino acids is called ______.

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

    To prevent vitamin deficiencies, one of the key strategies is maintaining a balanced ______.

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

    Some proteins are less ______ than others due to their varied structures and chemical properties.

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

    What is the focus of taxonomy in biological classification?

    <p>The identification and naming of organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes phylogenetics?

    <p>The study of evolutionary relationships among species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is binomial nomenclature important in plant classification?

    <p>It eliminates confusion caused by different common names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about taxonomy?

    <p>Taxonomy is highly specialized and difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a level of classification below the species level?

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

    What does the term 'variety' refer to in plant classification?

    <p>A defined group of plants within a species with specific traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge associated with common names for plants?

    <p>Common names can refer to multiple different species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In binomial nomenclature, what is the function of the genus name?

    <p>It classifies the plant within a broader group of related plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the naming of organisms in taxonomy?

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

    What is a defining characteristic of cultivars?

    <p>They retain the characteristics of the plant parent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes vascular plants from nonvascular plants?

    <p>Vascular plants have roots for absorbing water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of vascular plants does NOT bear seeds?

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

    What type of environment do bryophytes typically need to thrive?

    <p>Constantly moist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of vascular tissue in plants?

    <p>To provide structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about seeds?

    <p>Seeds include nutrients and a protective outer layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates angiosperms from gymnosperms?

    <p>Angiosperms produce flowers and seeds enclosed in fruits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of a nonvascular plant?

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

    How are vascular plants further divided?

    <p>By seed and spore production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do fiddleheads play in ferns?

    <p>They are young fronds with spore-producing organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential negative outcome of the Green Revolution?

    <p>Displaced tenant farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT utilized in organic farming?

    <p>Synthetic pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes hybrids in agriculture?

    <p>They carry traits from at least one parent variety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has intensive agriculture had on the environment?

    <p>Significant negative environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Green Revolution primarily focus on?

    <p>Developing high-yielding plant varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population in developing countries are farmers or live on farms?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the main impact of the Neolithic revolution?

    <p>Transition from hunter-gatherer to agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is common to farms in the U.S. compared to those in developing countries?

    <p>Larger farm sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is essential for the origin of crop plants prior to domestication?

    <p>Centres of origin with tropical and varied topographies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which human ancestor is known for using fire and evidence of cooking approximately 2 to 0.5 million years ago?

    <p>Homo erectus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'species' in the context of biological classification?

    <p>A group that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of farming practices is suggested to yield higher production per hectare?

    <p>Science-based practices applied in modern agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason seeds are nutritious?

    <p>They are surrounded by food (endosperm) to aid germination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges faced by farmers regarding seed dispersal?

    <p>Natural shattering can lead to crop loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming technique is essential for transitioning from a nomadic lifestyle to a more settled agricultural lifestyle?

    <p>Ploughing and clearing land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the feed conversion ratio (FCR)?

    <p>The weight of food supplied to produce one unit of animal product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not significantly impact crop production?

    <p>Animal migration patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of farming do the majority of smallholders in China and Africa practice?

    <p>Subsistence farming with traditional methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does livestock feeding relate to soybean imports?

    <p>Rising meat consumption leads to higher soybean imports for feed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following practices is NOT typically part of crop cultivation?

    <p>Crop rotation involving wild plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the efficiency of farmers in providing adequate feed for livestock?

    <p>The knowledge of the feed conversion ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a characteristic of shatter-resistant plants?

    <p>They hold onto seeds until harvested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What educational factor is suggested to potentially reduce the number of children born to a woman?

    <p>More education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to population theories, what negative outcome is associated with increasing populations?

    <p>Natural resource depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary concern is related to the environmental impact of population growth?

    <p>Increased greenhouse gas emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant factor that distinguishes agricultural practices in relation to population density?

    <p>Soil degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following demographic trends may contribute to food scarcity?

    <p>Rising urban populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the flower becomes the fruit after fertilization?

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

    Seeds are dispersed before pollination occurs.

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

    What type of fruit is a cucumber classified as?

    <p>Simple fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fleshy fruits include ______ and drupe.

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

    Match the type of dry fruit to its characteristic:

    <p>Silique = A dry fruit that splits open at maturity Achene = Indehiscent fruit with a single seed Pod = Dehiscent fruit that typically contains multiple seeds Nut = Indehiscent fruit with a hard pericarp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the gender of bell peppers?

    <p>Female peppers have four bumps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The remains of the stamen and style are found in the apple fruit.

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

    Name one type of fleshy fruit.

    <p>Berry or drupe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The outer layer of the ovary in fleshy fruits is known as the ______.

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

    What type of fruit does a pistil primarily develop into?

    <p>Simple fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about fruit types is correct?

    <p>Fruit can be classified as dry or fleshy based on their structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fertilized ovary develops into the fruit.

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

    What is the primary function of a seed?

    <p>To contain a plant embryo that can develop into a new plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of fruit that forms from one ovary of one flower is called a __________ fruit.

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

    Match each fruit type with its definition.

    <p>Berry = Fleshy fruit that often contains multiple seeds Drupe = Fruit with a single large, hard seed or stone Achene = Small, dry fruit with a single seed Legume = Dehiscent fruit that splits open at maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fruit is an example of a drupe?

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

    Fleshy fruits always split open at maturity.

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

    What structure remains on an apple fruit after it has developed?

    <p>Sepals and the remains of stamens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ is a type of dry fruit that does not split open upon maturity.

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

    What characteristic defines a berry?

    <p>It is a fleshy fruit with seeds embedded in the flesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is known as the center of origin for wheat?

    <p>Near East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Decreased genetic diversity in crops can lead to increased susceptibility to pests and diseases.

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

    Name one crop that was domesticated alongside maize.

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

    Rice was domesticated in _____ and Western Africa.

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

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Autopolyploidy = Having more than two complete chromosome sets from one species Allopolyploidy = Having more than two complete chromosome sets from different species Hybridization = Crossbreeding with wild relatives for crop improvement Domestication syndrome = Traits that emerge from the domestication process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the traits included in the domestication syndrome?

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

    Hybridization always results in improved crop varieties.

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

    What is the main ancestor of domesticated maize?

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

    The process of ___________ leads to a loss of genetic diversity in crop evolution.

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

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of decreased genetic diversity in crops?

    <p>Crop uniformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a macromolecule?

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

    All carbohydrates contain a ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.

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

    What is the primary structural polysaccharide found in plants?

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

    The human body requires a higher amount of each nutrient than the established ______.

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

    Match the following types of nutrients with their primary function:

    <p>Carbohydrates = Primary source of energy Proteins = Building and repairing tissues Vitamins = Supporting metabolic processes Minerals = Maintaining bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Starch is formed by beta 1,4 bonds, making it insoluble in water.

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

    The combination of glucose and fructose forms __________.

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

    Match the following types of sugars with their respective categories:

    <p>Glyceraldehyde = Three-carbon sugar Ribose = Five-carbon sugar Fructose = Six-carbon sugar Deoxyribose = Five-carbon sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is essential and must be obtained from food?

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

    All amino acids are essential and must be obtained from food.

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

    What is the basic structure of an amino acid composed of?

    <p>amino group, carboxyl group, and 'R' group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The polymer of amino acids is known as a ______.

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

    Match the essential amino acids with their abbreviations:

    <p>Methionine = Met Leucine = Leu Isoleucine = Ile Valine = Val</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of saturated fats?

    <p>They are mainly solid at room temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phospholipids contain glycerol, fatty acids, and a phosphate group.

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

    Name one essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body.

    <p>Linoleic acid or linolenic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trans fats are usually created through the __________ process.

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

    Match the type of fat with its characteristic:

    <p>Saturated fats = Single bonds between carbons Unsaturated fats = One or more double bonds between carbons Trans fats = Created through hydrogenation Phospholipids = Make up cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of triglycerides and phospholipids?

    <p>Glycerol and fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unsaturated fats contain only single bonds between carbon atoms.

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

    Name two sources of linoleic acid.

    <p>Chicken and plant oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bilayer structure of cell membranes is primarily composed of ______.

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

    Match the following types of fats with their characteristics:

    <p>Saturated fats = Solid at room temperature Unsaturated fats = Liquid at room temperature Trans fats = Artificially created through hydrogenation Essential fatty acids = Cannot be made by the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe proteins formed from amino acid polymers?

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

    The primary structure of an amino acid includes an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a ___ group.

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

    Match the following essential amino acids with their abbreviations:

    <p>Histidine = His Isoleucine = Ile Methionine = Met Threonine = Thr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nutrients is NOT considered a macromolecule?

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

    All carbohydrates consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1.

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

    What are the two main categories of carbohydrates?

    <p>Monosaccharides and polysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary structural polysaccharide found in plants is ______.

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

    Match the following nutrients with their primary function:

    <p>Carbohydrates = Energy storage Proteins = Tissue repair and growth Lipids = Insulation and energy reserves Vitamins = Supporting metabolic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cellulose is more accessible to enzymes compared to starch.

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

    The combination of glucose and fructose results in the formation of ______.

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

    Match the types of sugars with their corresponding classifications:

    <p>Glyceraldehyde = Three-carbon sugar Ribose = Five-carbon sugar Glucose = Six-carbon sugar Fructose = Six-carbon sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between science and pseudoscience?

    <p>Science is a systematic approach to understanding the natural world, using observation, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning. Pseudoscience, on the other hand, claims to be scientific but lacks a rigorous methodology and often relies on anecdotal evidence or unverifiable claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 4 types of ways that seeds disperse?

    <p>Seeds can disperse through wind (e.g., dandelion), water (e.g., coconuts), animals (e.g., clinging to fur), and bursting (e.g., jewelweed).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plant is characterized by having imperfect flowers, meaning one house for both male and female flowers?

    <p>A dioecious plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 4 good components of a scientific drawing?

    <p>Clear and concise lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 of the top major food crops?

    <p>The top major food crops include wheat, rice, maize (corn), potatoes, and soybeans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the film suggest was the cause of inequality between New Guinea and the West?

    <p>The film suggested that the difference in domesticated crops and animals was the major cause of inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the increase in food production in the 1950s?

    <p>The increase in food production in the 1950s was primarily caused by the Green Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of each fruit – and why it fits in each category?

    <p>Fleshy: Apple, simple fruit with a core and fleshy exterior. Dry: Wheat grain, dry pericarp. Simple fruit, one seed. Multiple: Pineapple, many ovaries from more than one flower. Aggregate: Raspberry, many ovaries from one flower.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between autopolyploidy and allopolyploidy?

    <p>Autopolyploidy occurs when an organism has more than two sets of chromosomes from the same species. Allopolyploidy occurs when an organism has multiple sets of chromosomes from different species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 3 advancements of plants and what did they do?

    <p>Development of nitrogen-fixing bacteria for agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The same plant may have many ______ common names

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

    What is the scientific name for the Cornflower?

    <p><em>Centaurea cyanus L.</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many plant species have a common name.

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

    In the Taxonomic hierarchy what is the scientific name for the Venus flytrap?

    <p><em>Dionaea muscipula</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 4 categories that plant species below the species level can be divided into?

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

    What are the 2 main categories that plants are typically grouped into?

    <p>Seed-bearing and spore-bearing plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification group for non-vascular plants?

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

    Ferns are seed-bearing vascular plants.

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

    What are the primary functions of vascular tissue in plants?

    <p>Vascular tissue provides structural support, allowing plants to grow larger, and also enables the transportation of water and nutrients throughout the plant, contributing to overall growth and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 3 ways that seeds can be dispersed?

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    What are the key differences between gymnosperms and angiosperms?

    <p>Gymnosperms produce seeds in cones, while angiosperms produce seeds inside a flower, often encased in a fleshy fruit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a fruit that is also a seed?

    <p>A sunflower seed is actually a fruit, specifically, a caryopsis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of fleshy fruits?

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    What is the function of the endosperm in a seed?

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    What are the 3 main ways that plant reproduction occurs?

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    Asexual reproduction in plants results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant

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

    What are the four main types of asexual reproduction in plants?

    <p>The four main types of asexual reproduction in plants include: bulbs, tubers, runners, and rhizomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does alternation of generations describe in a plant's life cycle?

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    What are the 3 main components of a seed?

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    What are the three main features of crop production?

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    What are several of the 12 major food crops?

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    Which of the following are considered technologies in crop production?

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    When do you think harvesting is more efficient?

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    What is the main issue with the ‘mom packs a lunch’ concept?

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    What are the key points to remember when thinking about where crops originated?

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    What are the key points to remember about the Green Revolution?

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    Why do you think the ‘mom packs a lunch’ concept is problematic?

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    Should meat consumption be correlated with imports of soybeans?

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    Study Notes

    Plant Reproduction

    • Plant reproduction can be asexual or sexual
    • Asexual reproduction creates genetically identical offspring through vegetative propagation
    • Examples of vegetative propagation include bulbs, cuttings, tubers, runners, and rhizomes
    • Sexual reproduction produces variable offspring, creating diversity within populations
    • This variation helps plants better survive and adapt
    • Sexual reproduction, through genetics, allows plants to develop their own uniqueness within the species.
    • Plants can reproduce via the process of vegetative propagation, using various methods to create new plants (from the part of an existing plant) that are genetically identical to the original plant
    • Vegetative reproduction results in genetically identical offspring.
    • Plants use a variety of methods for vegetative propagation, including runners, bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes
    • Example of plants that use vegetative propagation are wild strawberries (runners), potatoes (tubers), and onions (bulbs)
    • Plants like mosses also reproduce using spores.
    • Cannabis, for example, can reproduce sexually and asexually.
    • Hydroponics is a technique used for growing plants without soil, using water-soluble nutrient solutions.
    • Many plants reproduce from spores, not seeds, like mosses.
    • Some plants (like cannabis) can reproduce asexually or sexually.
    • Fruit is developed from the flower's ovary after pollination and fertilization. The ovules become the seeds, and the ovary becomes the fruit. Seeds are dispersed, containing plant embryos that develop into new plants.
    • Fruit can be simple, aggregate, and multiple. Different types of fruits have various developmental characteristics.
    • Cultivars are plants grown from cuttings, grafting, or tissue cultures to maintain the parent plant's characteristics.
    • Some plants (like cannabis) reproduce using asexual reproduction, resulting in plant clones genetically identical to the parent plant. This contrasts with sexual reproduction, which creates variation.
    • Different types of fruits (e.g., tomato, cucumber, sunflower) have distinct structures and development after fertilization.
    • Layering is a method of vegetative propagation where a branch is bent to the ground and covered with soil, encouraging root development.
    • Grafting combines parts of different plants to create a new plant. A scion (twig) from one plant is attached to a stock (root system) of another plant.

    Alternation of Generations

    • Plants alternate between a haploid and diploid phase in their life cycle
    • The haploid phase produces gametes (sex cells) and is called the gametophyte generation
    • The diploid phase produces spores and is called the sporophyte generation
    • This cycle is essential for plant reproduction and survival.
    • The life cycle of a moss demonstrates this alternation of generations
    • In ferns, the sporophyte is dominant.
    • The gametophyte is the dominant stage for mosses.
    • The process of meiosis produces spores.
    • Stages involved in the alternation of generations include fertilization, zygote development, sporophyte phase, meiosis, spore dispersal, gametophyte phase, gamete formation
    • Different plant types (like mosses and ferns) have variations in this cycle.
    • The different types of fruits in plants display how they are reproduced.

    Types of Pollination

    • Pollination can be abiotic (via wind) or biotic (via animals like insects, birds, and bats)
    • Self-pollination occurs within the same plant, does not increase genetic diversity
    • Cross-pollination occurs between different plants, increasing genetic diversity
    • Certain plants can have different strategies for reproduction, and this can increase survival abilities.

    Flower Structure and Types

    • Flowers have specific parts including the stamen (male), filament, anther, pistil, stigma, style, and ovary
    • Perfect flowers contain both male and female reproductive parts
    • Imperfect flowers are either male or female
    • Different types of flowers—hermaphroditic, monoecious, and dioecious—can have varied reproductive strategies.
    • Perfect flowers contain both male (stamen) and female (pistil) parts.
    • Imperfect flowers are flowers that lack either male or female parts.
    • Monoecious flowers have both male and female flowers on the same plant.
    • Dioecious flowers have male flowers on one plant and female flowers on a separate plant..
    • Hermaphroditic flowers have both male and female organs in the same flower.
    • Flowers need reproductive strategies to increase fertilization potential.
    • The parts of a flower are named as follows: 1. stigma, 2. style, 3. pollen tube, 4. ovary, 5. ovule, 6. receptacle ,7. petal, 8. sepal, 9. anther, 10. filament

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