Plant Biology Quiz

What are plants primarily classified as?

• Unicellular heterotrophs

• Multicellular autotrophs

• Unicellular autotrophs

• Multicellular heterotrophs

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What is the primary function of roots in plants?

• To produce flowers

• To absorb water and minerals

• To bear leaves

• To conduct photosynthesis

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What chemical helps plants stand upright by hardening their cell walls?

• Chlorophyll

• Cellulose

• Lignin

• Starch

What type of cells are produced during the gametophyte stage?

• Sperm cells and egg cells

• Leaf cells and stem cells

• Root cells and shoot cells

• Pollen cells and nectar cells

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What is a characteristic feature of mosses?

• They have hornlike sporophytes.

• They have a liver-shaped appearance.

• They contain many gametophyte plants.

• They grow in desert environments.

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What are hornworts named for?

• Their liver-shaped appearance

• Their hornlike sporophytes

• Their ability to grow in water

• Their colorful flowers

What is the function of the vascular tissue in pteridophytes?

• Conducting water and transporting sugar

• Photosynthesis

• Reproduction

• Storing nutrients

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How many species of ferns are there approximately?

• 1,200

• 5,000

• 12,000

• 20,000

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What is an embryo in the context of a seed?

• A mature plant

• A young plant that develops from the zygote

• A type of seed coat

• A form of stored food

What are cotyledons in seeds sometimes responsible for?

• Photosynthesis

• Storing food

• Absorbing water

• Protecting the seed