Plant Biology Quiz

The second name in binomial nomenclature is the _____.

• Genus

• Species

• Family

• Order

A plant that lives for two years is called a _____.

• Annual

• Perennial

• Biennial

• Deciduous

A _____ has one primary root with few lateral roots.

• Fibrous root

• Taproot

• Adventitious root

• Aerial root

Organisms that manufacture their own nutrients are called _____.

• Heterotrophs

• Decomposers

• Autotrophs

• Parasites

The seed leaf is called a _____.

• Cotyledon

• Petiole

• Stamen

• Sepal

A plant that will grow for many growing seasons is called a _____.

• Annual

• Biennial

• Perennial

• Deciduous

The green substance in the chloroplast which absorbs sunlight is _____.

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

Root _____ increase surface area and absorb water and nutrients.

• Hairs

• Caps

• Nodes

• Tips

The process of the plant manufacturing its own food using the sun's energy is called _____.

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

The place where a leaf, flower, or branch of the stem emerges is called a _____.

• Node

• Internode

• Apex

• Base