Pharmacognosy fun quiz

💪 Which plant tissue would totally win an arm-wrestling contest?

• Parenchyma
• Collenchyma
• Sclerenchyma
• None, plants don’t arm wrestle.

🌿 Why did the Parenchyma break up with Collenchyma?

• You're too rigid for me!
• I need more space... literally.
• You never lignify when I ask.
• You're too supportive.

🧪 What plant organ is basically the 'Uber' of water and nutrients?

• Epidermis
• Xylem
• Parenchyma
• Secretory tissues

🍵 In the tea-making process, what part is the star player that brings the caffeine kick?

• The stem
• The roots
• The leaves
• The teabag itself

What happens if you sun-dry delicate flowers?

• They turn into crispy snacks
• They lose their color and aroma
• They become stronger
• They learn to tan

Which plant cell wall acts like the 'raincoat' of the cell?

• Cellulosic wall
• Lignified wall
• Cutinized/Suberinized wall
• The one that shops at Zara

What’s the secret dream job of a glandular hair (trichome)?

• Perfume designer
• Personal trainer
• Lifeguard
• Stand-up comedian

When a plant hears 'Let's dry you out,' which drying method freaks it out the most?

• Freeze-drying
• Tunnel drying
• Sun drying
• Air-drying with a hairdryer

Why do we store Mentha in dark containers?

• It’s shy
• Light makes it lose aroma
• They like the dark side
• To avoid photosynthesis in storage

What happens when you store volatile oils in a warm, sunny place?

• They become more fragrant
• They lose their aroma
• They become toxic
• They turn into essential oils