17 Questions
What is the main function of Apical Meristem cells?
Promote elongation of the plant stem
Which type of plant cells are involved in increasing the girth of the stem?
Cambium Meristem cells
What is a characteristic of Determinate Growth in plants?
Growth termination via differentiation
During cell division, what must be passed on to the new cells?
Genetic information (DNA)
What event occurs during plant cell interphase that aids in the migration of the nucleus to the center of the cell?
Penetration of cytoplasmic strands into the vacuole
Which type of cells are responsible for primary growth in plants?
Apical Meristem cells
What is the main function of Intermediate growth in plants?
Producing new tissues that increase stem diameter
Which type of cells are responsible for secondary growth in plants?
Cambium Meristem cells
What characterizes Determinate Growth in plant development?
Limited growth where the organs stop elongating after reaching a certain size
What phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?
S phase
Which process involves the production of new cells through mitosis or meiosis?
Cell division
What is the primary photoreceptor involved in photoperiodism?
Phytochrome
What type of movements are regulated by photoperiodism?
Nyctinastic movements
Entrainment synchronizes the circadian rhythm with which external cycle?
Light and dark cycle
How does light regulate seed germination according to the text?
By promoting seed germination under Pr form of phytochrome
Which external stimuli can trigger tropisms in plants, as mentioned in the text?
Touch
What is an antiporter in terms of carrier proteins?
A carrier protein that transports one solute depending on another solute in the opposite direction
Test your knowledge on the lifecycle of plant cells, focusing on growth termination through differentiation, the role of Apical Meristem cells in elongation, and Cambium Meristem cells in increased girth. Understand the importance of genetic information preservation during cell division.
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