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How are raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries classified?
How are raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries classified?
Multiple fruits
What is an example of a fruit dispersed by wind?
What is an example of a fruit dispersed by wind?
Samara
How are seeds dispersed by animals?
How are seeds dispersed by animals?
Seeds pass through the digestive tract
What is an example of a fruit that contains trapped air for floatation?
What is an example of a fruit that contains trapped air for floatation?
What specialized adaptation do some seeds have that prevents them from opening until exposed to fire?
What specialized adaptation do some seeds have that prevents them from opening until exposed to fire?
What is the definition of pollination?
What is the definition of pollination?
Differentiate between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
Differentiate between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
Describe the difference between annual, biennial, and perennial plants.
Describe the difference between annual, biennial, and perennial plants.
What is apomixis and how does it contribute to plant reproduction?
What is apomixis and how does it contribute to plant reproduction?
Define parthenocarpy and provide an example of its outcome.
Define parthenocarpy and provide an example of its outcome.
What is the main defining feature of angiosperms?
What is the main defining feature of angiosperms?
Which Phylum do flowering plants belong to?
Which Phylum do flowering plants belong to?
What is the dominant generation in angiosperms?
What is the dominant generation in angiosperms?
Describe the location of the female gametophyte in angiosperms.
Describe the location of the female gametophyte in angiosperms.
What happens to microspores following pollination in angiosperms?
What happens to microspores following pollination in angiosperms?
What are the main differences between monocots and eudicots?
What are the main differences between monocots and eudicots?
What are the environmental requirements for germination?
What are the environmental requirements for germination?
What is scarification in relation to seed germination?
What is scarification in relation to seed germination?
How does seed viability vary?
How does seed viability vary?
What is a seed bank?
What is a seed bank?
What is vivipary?
What is vivipary?
What are the three regions that collectively make up the pericarp of a fruit?
What are the three regions that collectively make up the pericarp of a fruit?
What is a drupe and give an example of a fruit that falls under this category?
What is a drupe and give an example of a fruit that falls under this category?
What is a true berry and provide examples of fruits that are classified as true berries?
What is a true berry and provide examples of fruits that are classified as true berries?
What is a pepo and give examples of fruits that belong to this category?
What is a pepo and give examples of fruits that belong to this category?
What is a hesperidium and provide an example of a fruit that is considered a hesperidium?
What is a hesperidium and provide an example of a fruit that is considered a hesperidium?
What is a pome and give examples of fruits that are categorized as pomes?
What is a pome and give examples of fruits that are categorized as pomes?
_______ is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
_______ is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
_______ reproduction is without fusion of gametes but normal structures
_______ reproduction is without fusion of gametes but normal structures
_______ fruits develop from ovaries with unfertilized eggs
_______ fruits develop from ovaries with unfertilized eggs
Annual plants complete their cycle in a _______ season
Annual plants complete their cycle in a _______ season
Perennial plants take several to many growing _______ to complete their cycle
Perennial plants take several to many growing _______ to complete their cycle
Complete flower has all 4 whorls (sepals, petals, stamens and ______) present
Complete flower has all 4 whorls (sepals, petals, stamens and ______) present
Perfect flowers have both stamens and (a) ______(s)
Perfect flowers have both stamens and (a) ______(s)
Inferior ovary is considered in flowers that are ______
Inferior ovary is considered in flowers that are ______
A cluster of flowers is known as an ______
A cluster of flowers is known as an ______
Hypanthium is a cup-shaped body formed by the conjoined sepals, petals, and ______
Hypanthium is a cup-shaped body formed by the conjoined sepals, petals, and ______
Composite flowers appear to be a single flower but consist of a group of tiny ______
Composite flowers appear to be a single flower but consist of a group of tiny ______
A ______ is a simple fleshy fruit with a single seed enclosed by a hard, stony endocarp.
A ______ is a simple fleshy fruit with a single seed enclosed by a hard, stony endocarp.
A ______ splits along one side at maturity
A ______ splits along one side at maturity
A ______ is a berry with a relatively thin rind, such as pumpkins and cucumbers.
A ______ is a berry with a relatively thin rind, such as pumpkins and cucumbers.
Legumes belong to the ______ family
Legumes belong to the ______ family
A ______ is a berry with a leathery rind containing the leathery oil, like a lemon.
A ______ is a berry with a leathery rind containing the leathery oil, like a lemon.
A ______ is a fruit where the flesh comes from an enlarged floral tube or receptacle that grows up around the ovary, like apples and pears.
A ______ is a fruit where the flesh comes from an enlarged floral tube or receptacle that grows up around the ovary, like apples and pears.
A silique is more than 3x longer than ______
A silique is more than 3x longer than ______
A nut is similar to an achene, but larger, with harder and thicker ______
A nut is similar to an achene, but larger, with harder and thicker ______
True berries have a thin skin and relatively soft ______.
True berries have a thin skin and relatively soft ______.
Fruits develop from flower ovaries and are found exclusively in ______ plants.
Fruits develop from flower ovaries and are found exclusively in ______ plants.
Grains like corn and wheat have the pericarp tightly united with the ______
Grains like corn and wheat have the pericarp tightly united with the ______
Aggregate fruits are derived from a single flower with several to many ______
Aggregate fruits are derived from a single flower with several to many ______
______ barked
______ barked
In some cases light is an environmental requirement for ______
In some cases light is an environmental requirement for ______
Scarification helps break ______ due to alterations and Seed coat
Scarification helps break ______ due to alterations and Seed coat
Viability of seeds can be extended at low temperatures and when kept ______
Viability of seeds can be extended at low temperatures and when kept ______
Vivipary is when there is NO period of ______
Vivipary is when there is NO period of ______
What is the process of transferring pollen grains from anther to stigma called?
What is the process of transferring pollen grains from anther to stigma called?
Which type of reproduction involves the development of fruits from ovaries with unfertilized eggs?
Which type of reproduction involves the development of fruits from ovaries with unfertilized eggs?
What is the term for plant reproduction without fusion of gametes but with normal structures like embryo and ovule?
What is the term for plant reproduction without fusion of gametes but with normal structures like embryo and ovule?
Which type of plants complete their cycle in a single season?
Which type of plants complete their cycle in a single season?
What type of flower lacks one or more of the 4 whorls (sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels)?
What type of flower lacks one or more of the 4 whorls (sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels)?
Which type of flower has both stamens and carpels present?
Which type of flower has both stamens and carpels present?
What is the term for a cluster of flowers that appears to be a single flower but consists of a group of tiny flowers?
What is the term for a cluster of flowers that appears to be a single flower but consists of a group of tiny flowers?
In which type of flower does the pistil produce ovules containing female gametophytes?
In which type of flower does the pistil produce ovules containing female gametophytes?
Which part of a fruit is the inner boundary around the seed(s)?
Which part of a fruit is the inner boundary around the seed(s)?
Which type of fruit has a relatively thick rind, like pumpkins and cucumbers?
Which type of fruit has a relatively thick rind, like pumpkins and cucumbers?
What type of fruit has a leathery rind containing oily glands, like lemons?
What type of fruit has a leathery rind containing oily glands, like lemons?
Which category of fruit has a core and some adjacent tissue derived from the ovary?
Which category of fruit has a core and some adjacent tissue derived from the ovary?
What is the term for simple fleshy fruits with a single seed enclosed by a hard, stony endocarp?
What is the term for simple fleshy fruits with a single seed enclosed by a hard, stony endocarp?
In a true berry, what is the characteristic of the pericarp?
In a true berry, what is the characteristic of the pericarp?
What is the defining feature of monocots among flowering plants?
What is the defining feature of monocots among flowering plants?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eudicots from monocots?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eudicots from monocots?
Which type of fruits develop from the ovary within a carpel in angiosperms?
Which type of fruits develop from the ovary within a carpel in angiosperms?
Which feature is unique to angiosperms among all plant groups?
Which feature is unique to angiosperms among all plant groups?
What characterizes the female gametophyte in angiosperms?
What characterizes the female gametophyte in angiosperms?
Which type of pollen grains have three apertures in angiosperms?
Which type of pollen grains have three apertures in angiosperms?
Which type of fruit splits along two sides at maturity?
Which type of fruit splits along two sides at maturity?
Which family does peas, beans, lentils, and peanuts belong to based on their fruit type?
Which family does peas, beans, lentils, and peanuts belong to based on their fruit type?
What type of fruit is derived from a single flower with several to many pistils?
What type of fruit is derived from a single flower with several to many pistils?
Which fruit type has the pericarp extending as wings for dispersal?
Which fruit type has the pericarp extending as wings for dispersal?
In which family do carrots, anise, and dill belong based on their fruit type?
In which family do carrots, anise, and dill belong based on their fruit type?
Which fruit type consists of at least two carpels and splits in a variety of ways?
Which fruit type consists of at least two carpels and splits in a variety of ways?
Match the following fruits with their method of seed dispersal:
Match the following fruits with their method of seed dispersal:
Match the following seeds with their adaptation for dispersal:
Match the following seeds with their adaptation for dispersal:
Match the following plant types with their cycle completion duration:
Match the following plant types with their cycle completion duration:
Match the following plant parts with their characteristic in relation to fruit type:
Match the following plant parts with their characteristic in relation to fruit type:
Match the following flower components with their presence in a complete flower:
Match the following flower components with their presence in a complete flower:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following plant structures with their functions:
Match the following plant structures with their functions:
Match the following plant groups with their characteristics:
Match the following plant groups with their characteristics:
Match the following reproductive structures with their development process:
Match the following reproductive structures with their development process:
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Match the following terms with their properties:
Match the following plant adaptations with their descriptions:
Match the following plant adaptations with their descriptions:
Match the type of flower with its description:
Match the type of flower with its description:
Match the flower term with its definition:
Match the flower term with its definition:
Match the type of inflorescence with its description:
Match the type of inflorescence with its description:
Match the flower specialization with its characteristic:
Match the flower specialization with its characteristic:
Match the perfect flowers with their descriptions:
Match the perfect flowers with their descriptions:
Match the hypanthium type with its definition:
Match the hypanthium type with its definition:
Match the following seed structure with their descriptions:
Match the following seed structure with their descriptions:
Match the following seed germination types with their characteristics:
Match the following seed germination types with their characteristics:
Match the following parts of a seed with their locations:
Match the following parts of a seed with their locations:
Match the following methods to break seed dormancy with their descriptions:
Match the following methods to break seed dormancy with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following flower parts with their functions:
Match the following flower parts with their functions:
Match the following dry dehiscent fruits with their splitting characteristics:
Match the following dry dehiscent fruits with their splitting characteristics:
Match the following dry indehiscent fruits with their characteristics:
Match the following dry indehiscent fruits with their characteristics:
Match the following fruits with their respective families:
Match the following fruits with their respective families:
Match the following plant groups with their fruit dispersal adaptations:
Match the following plant groups with their fruit dispersal adaptations:
Match the following fruit types with their descriptions:
Match the following fruit types with their descriptions:
Match the following plant families with their respective fruits:
Match the following plant families with their respective fruits:
Which plant family includes Orchids?
Which plant family includes Orchids?
Which family is known for having the Warty Hammer Orchid?
Which family is known for having the Warty Hammer Orchid?
Which plant family includes Cacti such as the Cactus?
Which plant family includes Cacti such as the Cactus?
Which family is associated with Grass Pink, specifically Calopogon tuberosus?
Which family is associated with Grass Pink, specifically Calopogon tuberosus?
In which family would you find plants like Walnuts?
In which family would you find plants like Walnuts?
To which family does the Pumpkin plant belong?
To which family does the Pumpkin plant belong?
What color are flowers often for night-flying moths?
What color are flowers often for night-flying moths?
Which characteristic is common in bird-pollinated flowers?
Which characteristic is common in bird-pollinated flowers?
What is a common feature of bat-pollinated flowers in terms of opening time?
What is a common feature of bat-pollinated flowers in terms of opening time?
Which plant family has flowers with pollinia, a sticky pollen sac structure?
Which plant family has flowers with pollinia, a sticky pollen sac structure?
What does caffeine do in relation to bees?
What does caffeine do in relation to bees?
How do some Orchid flowers attract male bees or wasps for pollination?
How do some Orchid flowers attract male bees or wasps for pollination?
What type of flowers are typically brightly colored, mostly blue or yellow, and have lines or distinctive markings to lead bees to nectar?
What type of flowers are typically brightly colored, mostly blue or yellow, and have lines or distinctive markings to lead bees to nectar?
Which type of flowers emit a strong, yeasty, spicy, or fruity odor and are white or dull in color?
Which type of flowers emit a strong, yeasty, spicy, or fruity odor and are white or dull in color?
Which plant species is known for its flower that smells like rotting flesh and attracts insects like blowflies?
Which plant species is known for its flower that smells like rotting flesh and attracts insects like blowflies?
Which floral trickery involves plants that mimic the warmth of warm-blooded animals to attract pollinators?
Which floral trickery involves plants that mimic the warmth of warm-blooded animals to attract pollinators?
What distinguishes beetle-pollinated flowers from other types mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes beetle-pollinated flowers from other types mentioned in the text?
Why are some flower markings visible only in UV light?
Why are some flower markings visible only in UV light?
