Plant Characteristics Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plants?

• They move freely from place to place

• Create food through photosynthesis

• Are incapable of movement

• Are multicellular organisms

Which of the following is a true statement about photosynthesis?

• In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water react with light energy to form photosynthates and release oxygen as a byproduct

• There are three stages in the photosynthesis process

• Photosynthesis is essentially evaporation of water and is similar to perspiration in humans

• Photosynthesis creates a net energy production of 36 units of ATP

Which of the following describes the structures plants use to reproduce sexually?

• Stems and fruits

• Petals and leaves

• Roots and leaves

• Flowers and fruits

Respiration involves photosynthesis combining with carbon dioxide to release oxygen and water.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major plant process?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

Which of the following describes photosynthesis?

• The process of converting chemical energy to light energy

• The process of converting light energy to chemical energy

• The process by which a cell releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen

• The loss of water from plant leaves through stomata

Which process occurs when a cell releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen?

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis

Which of the following is NOT one of the major environmental aspects which affects plant processes?

• Water

• Wind

• Temperature

• Light

Which of the following can occur to a plant if temperatures or day lengths do NOT correspond with a plant's desired growing weather?

• The plant grows faster than normal and gets too large

• The plant may not flower or can exhibit stunted growth and poor quality

• The plant wilts and dies

• The plant adapts to the changes and grows as normal

Which of the following is NOT a condition which triggers germination?

• Temperature

• Oxygen levels

• Nitrogen levels

• Moisture