Plant Tropisms and Oxygen Production Quiz

What is the main function of roots in exhibiting negative phototropism?

To anchor the plant in the soil

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

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

Which process leads to the movement of water into guard cells during stomatal opening?

Active transport of potassium ions (K+)

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

Vascular tissue Signup and view all the answers

Where are apical meristems predominantly found in plants?

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

What does the color change in leaves of celery indicate?

Absorption of colored substances by the xylem Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of parenchyma cells in plants?

Store nutrients and perform photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Where is lateral meristem, specifically the vascular cambium, found in plants?

At the sides of stems and roots Signup and view all the answers

What is the main respiratory organ in insects?

Trachea Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the cleavage stage of embryonic development?

Rapid cell division without an increase in size Signup and view all the answers

Which germ layer gives rise to the nervous system, skin, and hair during embryonic development?

Ectoderm Signup and view all the answers

What represents the correct sequence of early embryonic development stages?

Fertilization, Cleavage, Blastulation, Gastrulation Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the passive movement of gases between an organism's body and its environment?

$Diffusion$ Signup and view all the answers

What role does the larynx play in the respiratory system?

Produces sound and protects the airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sclerenchyma cells in plants?

Provide structural support with rigid cell walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of tracheal tubes in insects' respiratory system?

Deliver oxygen directly to cells Signup and view all the answers