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The term "gymnosperm" is based on the Greek root words meaning

"naked and "seed"

Ginkoe biloba is A. an angiosperm B. A gymnosperm C. A bryophyte D. a monocot

A gymnosperm

Polar molecules cling to charges on surfaces A. Cohesion tension model B. pressure flow model C. adhesion D. transpiration E. root pressure

Adhesion

Xylem vessels, found in angiosperms, have a much greater internal diameter than tracheids, the only xylem conducting gymnosperms. The tallest living trees, redwoods are gymnosperms. Which of the following is an advantage of tracheids over vessels for long distance transport to great heights? A. adhesive forces are proportionally greater in wider cylinders B. The smaller the diameter of the xylem, the more likely guttation will occur C. Cohesive forces are greater in wide tubes of the same height D. Adhesive forces are proportionally greater in narrower cylinders than in wider cylinders

Adhesive forces are proportionally greater in narrower cylinders than in wider cylinders

Which of these are characteristics of plants? A. multicellular with specialized tissues and organs B. photosynthesis and contain chlorophylls a and b C. protect the developing embryo from desiccation D. all of the above

All of the above

In general, which of these is found in most seed plants? A. complex vascular tissue B. pollen grains that are not flagellated C. retention of female gametophyte within an ovule D. All of these are correct

All of them

Contains sperm A. archegonium B. antheridium C. liverwort D. gametophyte E. sporangium

Antheridium

Contains egg A. archegonium B. antheridium C. liverwort D. gametophyte E. sporangium

Archegonium

The casparian strip is found

Around the endodermis

Which of the following plants were important to our present-day supply of coal? A. bryophytes B. seedless vascular plants C. gymnosperms D. angiosperms E. Both b and c are correct

Both b and c are correct

All of the following normally enter the plant through the roots except A. Carbon dioxide B. nitrogen C. potassium D. water E. calcium

Carbon dioxide

Model explaining xylem transport from root hairs to leaves A. Cohesion tension model B. pressure flow model C. adhesion D. transpiration E. root pressure

Cohesion tension model

Dinosaurs fed on

Cycad seeds

In the fern life cycle, the ______ is dominant

Diploid sporophyte

Which cells in a root have a protective barrier to the vascular system where all materials must move through the symplast of a cell? A. pericycle B. cortex C. epidermis D. endodermis E. root cap

Endodermis

A species in the phylum gnetophyta which has species in Utah and china and an important pharmaceutical compound

Ephedra

T or F In heterospory, the spores are all the same

F

Small and heart shaped in ferns A. archegonium B. antheridium C. liverwort D. gametophyte E. sporangium

Gametophyte

Which of the following would tend to increase transpiration? A. A rainstorm B. sunken stomata C. a thicker cuticle D. higher stomatal density

Higher stomatal density

Cutting down rain forests can lead to

Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide

Has gemmae cups A. archegonium B. antheridium C. liverwort D. gametophyte E. sporangium

Liverwort

Root hairs are found in the zone of

Maturation

Which of the following produces new cells and is found both at the apex of roots and shoots A. epidermal B. meristem C. vascular D. ground

Meristem

A juicy bite of an apple consists mostly of

Parenchyma cells

Lateral roots originate in the

Pericycle

Which of these plant tissue types is composed of sieve tube cells and companion cells that transport organic nutrients synthesized in the leaves? A. Xylem B. Phloem C. meristem D. collenchyma E. vessel elements

Phloem

In addition to seeds, which of the following characteristics are unique to the seed-producing plants? A. microphylls B. some protection of egg C. pollen D. wind dispersal E. meiosis

Pollen

A nutrient which is important in guard cell opening and closing

Potassium

Model explaining transport in sieve tubes of phloem A. Cohesion tension model B. pressure flow model C. adhesion D. transpiration E. root pressure

Pressure flow model

Water enters the root and is pushed upward, which sometimes causes guttation A. Cohesion tension model B. pressure flow model C. adhesion D. transpiration E. root pressure

Root pressure

Secondary thickening of stems occur in A. all angiosperms B. most monocots C. some eudicots D. all eudicots

Some eudicots

Spores formed within by meiosis A. archegonium B. antheridium C. liverwort D. gametophyte E. sporangium

Sporangium

In bryophytes, sperm usually move from the antheridium to the archegonium by

Swimming

T or F Cycads have swimming sperm

T

T or F The cells of the archegonium in moss are haploid

T

T or F Water lilies have aerenchyma cells

T

T or F Pneumatophores have lenticels

T

Choose the option that best describes the relationship between the cell wall thickness of parenchyma cells vs. sclerenchyma cells A. The cell walls of parenchyma cells are thinner than those of sclerenchyma cells B. The cell walls of parenchyma cells are thicker than those of sclerenchyma cells C. The cell walls of both types of cells are roughly equal D. The thickness of the cell walls for both types of cells is to variable for a comparison to be made

The cell walls of parenchyma cells are thinner than those of sclerenchyma cells

Which of the following is true concerning flowering plants? A. The flower includes sporophyte tissue B. The gametophyte generation is dominant C. The gametophyte generation is what we see looking at a large plant D. The sporophyte generation is not photosynthetic

The flower includes sporophyte tissue

Plants loss of water by evaporation through the stomata of leaves. A. Cohesion tension model B. pressure flow model C. adhesion D. transpiration E. root pressure

Transpiration

What is the main force by which most of the water within xylem vessels moves towards the top of a tree? A. Phloem pressure B. atmospheric pressure on roots C. transpiration of water through stomata D. the force of root pressure E. osmosis in the root

Transpiration of water through stomata

Characteristics of eudicots include all EXCEPT A. two cotyledons B. leaves with netted veins C. flower parts in 4s or 5s or their multiples D. vascular bundles scattered in the stem

Vascular bundles scattered in the stem

All of the following are similarities between plants and algae except A. chlorophyll pigments B. vascular tissue C. cell wall D. starch storage

Vascular tissue

Which of these plant tissue types is composed of hollow nonliving sclerenchyma cells that transport organic nutrients synthesized in the leaves? A. xylem B. phloem C. ground tissue D. epidermal tissue

Xylem

Which of the following tissues can be modified into guard cells? A. epidermal tissue B. ground tissue C. meristem D. vascular tissue

vascular tissue

Which of the following tissues transports water and nutrients within the plant? A. epidermal tissue B. ground tissue C. meristem D. vascular tissue

vascular tissue