Question 1

Which one of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  ground tissue-photosynthesis 
B)  vascular tissue-storage 
C)  dermal tissue-covering of plant body 
D)  ground tissue-storage 
E)  vascular tissue-transport 
A)  ground tissue-photosynthesis 
B)  vascular tissue-storage 
C)  dermal tissue-covering of plant body 
D)  ground tissue-storage 
E)  vascular tissue-transport

Question 2

In one sentence, explain how it is possible for genetically identical plant cells to become quite different from each other.

Accepted Answer

In the process of differential gene expr

Question 3

Plants that do not develop persistent woody parts above the ground are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  monocots. 
B)  dicots. 
C)  herbaceous. 
D)  deciduous. 
E)  perennials. 
A)  monocots. 
B)  dicots. 
C)  herbaceous. 
D)  deciduous. 
E)  perennials.

Question 4

MATCHING
Match the tissue with the appropriate word or phrase.
a.collenchyma
d.phloem
b.epidermis
e.sclerenchyma
c.parenchyma
f.xylem
-a simple tissue that is the most common tissue in plants

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the tissue with the appropriate word...

Question 5

Lignin is a polymer composed of monomers derived from amino acids.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The plant growth process that allows cells to become specialized is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cell division. 
B)  cell elongation. 
C)  cell differentiation. 
D)  primary growth. 
E)  secondary growth. 
A)  cell division. 
B)  cell elongation. 
C)  cell differentiation. 
D)  primary growth. 
E)  secondary growth.

Question 7

Roots, stem, leaves, flower parts, and fruits are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  apical meristems. 
B)  dermal tissues. 
C)  vascular tissues. 
D)  organs. 
E)  ground tissues. 
A)  apical meristems. 
B)  dermal tissues. 
C)  vascular tissues. 
D)  organs. 
E)  ground tissues.

Question 8

Which of the following tissues is dead at maturity?

Accepted Answer

A)  parenchyma. 
B)  sclerenchyma. 
C)  collenchyma. 
D)  epidermis. 
E)  lignin. 
A)  parenchyma. 
B)  sclerenchyma. 
C)  collenchyma. 
D)  epidermis. 
E)  lignin.

Question 9

Parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  dermal tissues. 
B)  vascular tissues. 
C)  ground tissues. 
D)  primary tissues. 
E)  secondary tissues. 
A)  dermal tissues. 
B)  vascular tissues. 
C)  ground tissues. 
D)  primary tissues. 
E)  secondary tissues.

Question 10

Which of the following plants is not a biennial?

Accepted Answer

A)  carrot 
B)  Queen Anne's Lace 
C)  foxglove 
D)  cabbage 
E)  iris 
A)  carrot 
B)  Queen Anne's Lace 
C)  foxglove 
D)  cabbage 
E)  iris

Question 11

Dividing cells are found in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  apical meristems. 
B)  lateral meristems. 
C)  vascular cambium. 
D)  cork cambium. 
E)  fiber cells. 
A)  apical meristems. 
B)  lateral meristems. 
C)  vascular cambium. 
D)  cork cambium. 
E)  fiber cells.

Question 12

Bark consists of all tissues outside the cork cambium.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Primary growth involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in length. 
B)  an increase in girth. 
C)  a production of secondary xylem. 
D)  a production of cork cells. 
E)  a division of vascular cambium cells. 
A)  an increase in length. 
B)  an increase in girth. 
C)  a production of secondary xylem. 
D)  a production of cork cells. 
E)  a division of vascular cambium cells.

Question 14

Growth that results in an increase in stem or root length occurs in which specific area of the plant?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral meristem 
B)  apical meristem 
C)  vascular cambium 
D)  cork cambium 
E)  periderm 
A)  lateral meristem 
B)  apical meristem 
C)  vascular cambium 
D)  cork cambium 
E)  periderm

Question 15

Although the epidermis lacks chloroplasts, it plays an essential role in photosynthesis.What features of the epidermis contribute to the overall photosynthetic success of a plant?

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Cuticle

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the tissue with the appropriate word or phrase.
a.collenchyma
d.phloem
b.epidermis
e.sclerenchyma
c.parenchyma
f.xylem
-a type of ground tissue which has a primary role in storage

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the tissue with the appropriate word...

Question 17

Vessel elements and tracheids develop via the process of programmed cell death, also called apoptosis.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Leaves and flowers exhibit indeterminate growth.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the tissue with the appropriate word or phrase.
a.collenchyma
d.phloem
b.epidermis
e.sclerenchyma
c.parenchyma
f.xylem
-contains vessel elements

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the tissue with the appropriate word...

Question 20

Which of the following statements about meristematic tissue is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is found at the tips of all roots. 
B)  It is found at the tips of all stems. 
C)  It is capable of continually dividing throughout the life of the plant. 
D)  Its cells are incapable of differentiating. 
E)  Its cells are dead at functional maturity. 
A)  It is found at the tips of all roots. 
B)  It is found at the tips of all stems. 
C)  It is capable of continually dividing throughout the life of the plant. 
D)  Its cells are incapable of differentiating. 
E)  Its cells are dead at functional maturity.

Exam 33: Plant Structure, Growth, and Development

Which one of the following is mismatched?

In one sentence, explain how it is possible for genetically identical plant cells to become quite different from each other.

Plants that do not develop persistent woody parts above the ground are called:

MATCHING Match the tissue with the appropriate word or phrase. a.collenchyma d.phloem b.epidermis e.sclerenchyma c.parenchyma f.xylem -a simple tissue that is the most common tissue in plants

Lignin is a polymer composed of monomers derived from amino acids. ____________________

The plant growth process that allows cells to become specialized is:

Roots, stem, leaves, flower parts, and fruits are referred to as:

Which of the following tissues is dead at maturity?

Parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma are classified as:

Which of the following plants is not a biennial?

Dividing cells are found in all of the following except:

Bark consists of all tissues outside the cork cambium. ____________________

Primary growth involves:

Growth that results in an increase in stem or root length occurs in which specific area of the plant?

Although the epidermis lacks chloroplasts, it plays an essential role in photosynthesis.What features of the epidermis contribute to the overall photosynthetic success of a plant?

MATCHING Match the tissue with the appropriate word or phrase. a.collenchyma d.phloem b.epidermis e.sclerenchyma c.parenchyma f.xylem -a type of ground tissue which has a primary role in storage

Vessel elements and tracheids develop via the process of programmed cell death, also called apoptosis. ____________________

Leaves and flowers exhibit indeterminate growth. ____________________

MATCHING Match the tissue with the appropriate word or phrase. a.collenchyma d.phloem b.epidermis e.sclerenchyma c.parenchyma f.xylem -contains vessel elements

Which of the following statements about meristematic tissue is false?

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