BIOL FINAL

Archaeological studies indicate that rice cultivation occurred in China approximately ... years ago 100,000 5,000 11,500 2,000 200,000

11,500

It is estimated that approximately ... % of the irrigated farmlands in the U.S. have developed saline soils. 50 10 25 90 75

25

Eggs and sperm are types of ... Haploid cells Gametes Zygotes Homologous chromosomes A and Bare correct

A and B are correct

What is the causative agent of malaria? A virus Allergies Polluted air A protozoan Female mosquitoes

A protozoan

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of life? Growth and reproduction Metabolism Ability to migrate Ability to respond Structural organization

Ability to migrate

Peanuts are a versatile food and have a strange developmental process. What is the strange developmental adaptation? After the flower is pollinated aboveground, fruits develop underground Seeds are dry, indehiscent None of these choices are correct Only pigs can find the seeds once they are buried Flowers are only available for pollination for 1 day

After the flower is pollinated aboveground, fruits develop underground

George Washington Carver, a son of a slave, was a university professor that Sought to revitalize the exhausted soil of the south by planting legumes Discoveries improved agriculture in the South Developed a number of crops (soybeans, peanut, sweet potato) to diversify the South Developed 300 food and industrial uses of peanuts All choices are correct

All choices are correct

In a typical grazing food chain, ... are eaten by ... Autotrophs, heterotrophs None of the choices are correct Producers, consumers Primary consumers, secondary consumers All choices are correct

All choices are correct

Soybeans have been in cultivation by humans for 3,000 years. These beans interact with humans by Lowering cholesterol levels (LDL or "bad cholesterol") Acting as a weak version of human estrogen due to soy foods having isoflavones, or phytoestrogens All choices are correct Being the source of a tasty sauce known as Soy Sauce, which is a fermented product Being used in every-day dairy products because soy beans make up tofu that is used in these products

All choices are correct

The impact of Rhizobium bacteria is rather large. Which of these benefits do humans and nature get of Rhizobium bacteria-legume? All choices are correct Replenishing Nitrogen depleted soil Reclaiming eroded or barren areas Ability to grow legumes in poor soil Plowing under legumes to make "green manure"

All choices are correct

Which of the following is an example of an ecological credit as described in the Kyoto Protocol? Aiding a developing nation with an emission-reducing project Building a nonpolluting hydroelectric dam Protecting sinks such as forests All choices are correct Protecting sinks such as forests AND building a nonpolluting hydroelectric dam

All choices are correct

Caffeine is found in which of the following? All of the above Coffee seeds Tea leaves Tea leaves and coffee seeds are correct Kola seeds

All of the above

Essential amino acids Are used to construct structural and metabolic proteins A and C are correct Cannot be stored in the body Cannot be made by the body All of the above

All of the above

Quinoa is a possible new food crop for which of the following reasons? Seeds are loaded with a high-quality protein. "Grains" have a delicate taste that is comparable to wild rice. High amount of calcium and phosphorous in the "grains" All of the above Both leaves and fruits are edible

All of the above

The deletion of a single base from a DNA sequence Causes a shift in all of the codons downstream from the deletion None of the above All of the above May cause inherited diseases Results in a meaningless mRNA message

All of the above

What are the gene banks? All of the above A facility where the seeds of both domesticated and their wild relatives are collected and housed Both a place where the seeds are carefully preserved for viability AND one way some nations and organizations try to offset genetic erosion One way some nations and organizations try to offset genetic erosion A place where the seeds are carefully preserved by viability

All of the above

An extract of which of the following is used in treating burns? Digitalis Panax Aloe Papaver Cinchona

Aloe

In nature, cacao seed dispersal is dependent on ... Humans Animals Flowing water None of the above Wind

Animals

Which of the following is NOT a part of the carpel? Anther Ovule Stigma Ovary Style

Anther

Which of the following is an example of a foraging society? All of the above Arctic Eskimos Nile Valley Fertile Crescent and Nile Valley have foraging societies Fertile Crescent

Arctic Eskimos

Which of these starchy staples is not a modified stem? Banana Jerusalem artichoke White potato Yam

Banana

Which grain is used in the production of malt for brewing beer? Rye Wheat Oats Millet Barley

Barley

The transfer and concentration of a toxic materials along a food chain is known as ... None of the choices are correct Biological magnification Ecological pyramid Resource partitioning Green house effect

Biological magnification

During alternation of generations, fertilization gives rise to the ... generation, and meiosis gives rise to the ... generation Diploid, Haploid Sporophyte, Gametophyte Haploid, Diploid Isogamous, Anisogamous Both A and B are correct

Both A and B are correct

Which of the following line(s) of evidence supports the idea that New Guinea was one of the primary centers of agriculture? All of the above Presence of microfossils of taro Both presence of microfossils of taro AND higher percentage of banana phytoliths Archeological remains of agricultural tools Higher percentage of banana phytoliths

Both presence of microfossils of taro AND higher percentage of banana phytoliths

Which division contains acid-loving plants that can convert a wetland into a bog? Bryophyta Ginkgophyte Magnoliophyte Pterophyte Coniferophyte

Bryophyta

... are underground stems with food storing leaves. Onions and garlic are examples. Tubers Corms Bulbs Rhizomes

Bulbs

Which of the following is the correct RNA sequence for the DNA sequence GCCATAAGT? ATTGTGGAC UGGTATTUA TAAGCGGTG CGGUAUUCA CGGTATTCA

CGGUAUUCA

... is espresso coffee with steamed milk, whereas ... is espresso coffee with chocolate syrup. Caffe latte, cappuccino Cappuccino, caffe mocha Cappuccino, caffe latte Caffe latte, caffe mocha Caffe mocha, cappuccino

Caffe latte, caffe mocha

Cyanogenic Glycosides can be found in the uncooked parts of Radishes Cassava Taro Soybeans Yams

Cassava

Early Native Americans played public games with rubber balls made of latex extracted primarily from the ... tree. Ipomea alba Hevea brasiliensis Manilkara zapota None of these choices are correct Castilla elastica

Castilla elastica

Which of these is NOT a part of cell theory? Cells are the basic unit of life All living organisms are made of cells All cells come from pre-existing cells Cells and organelles can now be viewed using a scanning electron microscope

Cells and organelles can now be viewed using a scanning electron microscope

Extracts from periwinkle are now considered standard for treating Certain forms of insanity Certain forms of Leukemia Heart disease Diabetes

Certain forms of Leukemia

The recently uncovered scandal surrounding cocoa plantations in West Africa involves Embezzlement of millions of dollars All of the above Child slave labor None of the above The use of the deadly pesticide DDT

Child slave labor

A South American tree known to contain quinine in its bark is Lophophora Ephedra Pinus Cinchona Quercus

Cinchona

Secondary compounds are known to not be required for the plant's metabolic functions, but to deter predators of plants (herbivores)...which of these plants has secondary compounds Cinnamon Clove Tea Parsley Coffee Vanilla Marijuana

Cinnamon, clove, tea, parsley, coffee, vanilla, and marijuana

Plants derived via asexual reproduction from a single parent are Different from the parent Sexually sterile Mutants Tetraploid Clones

Clones

Developed independently by several cultures, the Doctrine of Signatures is a belief that Complementing foods from plants will provide a wholly nutritious meal The areas where wild relatives of cultivated species abound are the most likely sites of original domestication Agriculture was a gift from the gods Clues found in the shape or structure of plants can be deciphered to reveal their medicinal values

Clues found in the shape or structure of plants can be deciphered to reveal their medicinal values

In which timber harvesting method are trunks cut at ground level and the stumps allowed to sprout multiple stems? Shelterwood method Selective cutting Whole-tree harvest Creaming Coppice method

Coppice method

The archaeological site at Tehuacan Valley in Mexico is important because it helped scientists to date the domestication of ... None of the above Wheat Rice Corn Foxtail millet

Corn

A peanut is a legume, and the two halves of a peanut are examples of seed leaves, or Seed coat Photosynthesizing organ Root nodules Pods Cotyledons

Cotyledons

Bitter varieties of cassava contain large quantities of ... that must be removed during processing Cyanide compounds Cocaine Kolanin Tannins

Cyanide compounds

Seeds and pits of many members of the rose family contain which type of Cyanogenic Saponin Cardioactive Purgative

Cyanogenic

Which division contains plants that produce neurological toxins, such as BMAA? Sphenophyta Ginkgophyta Cycadophyta Gnetophyta Coniferophyta

Cycadophyta

In which biome would you find xerophytic plants? Pine forests Desert Tropical rain forest Temperate deciduous forest Grasslands

Desert

Ending hunger means ending poverty - along with these two ideas what policies and practices can help feed the hungry, and maybe even slow population growth? Empowering and educating women in poor countries so that they have more options and more earning power Distributing food more evenly across people with different incomes (wealthy and poor) Increasing food security to reduce # of children that women have (lowering child mortality - thereby reducing avg # of births) Having poor farmers work harder without the help of their government Moving to the city to work in a factory Increasing crop yield Governments creating social safety nets and educating people so that they have options to expand their individual earning power

Empowering and educating women in poor countries so that they have more options and more earning power Distributing food more evenly across people with different incomes (wealthy and poor) Increasing food security to reduce # of children that women have (lowering child mortality - thereby reducing avg # of births) Increasing crop yield Governments creating social safety nets and educating people so that they have options to expand their individual earning power

Which of the following drugs is used to treat nasal and bronchial congestion? Ephedrine Reserpine Quinine Digitalis Atropine

Ephedrine

The invention of the cotton gin Created a decrease in the demand for slaves Expanded the Cotton Belt in the South Increased the price of cotton All of the above Both A and B

Expanded the Cotton Belt in the South

Diffusion is the process that allows for constant exchange of materials between cells and their environment with the aid of water True False

False

Early foragers naturally gathered and subsequently selected seeds from shattering seed heads True False

False

Homologous chromosomes are produced when an offspring receives two identical alleles for a specific character from each of its parents. True False

False

In semiconservative replication of DNA, each new molecule of DNA contains only the purine bases, adenine and guanine. True False

False

Large showy flowers are usually wind-pollinated whereas small inconspicuous flowers usually attract animal pollinators. True False

False

Mendel chose pea plants for his genetic experiments because they only have heterozygous traits and they never self-pollinate. True False

False

Most ecological pyramids generally have a higher number of organisms at the top of the pyramid than at the base of the pyramid. True False

False

Most quality violins are constructed of pine and oak woods that have varying thicknesses along their plates. True False

False

Prescription drugs are created in the lab, and plant products are never used in prescription drugs. True False

False

Somatic mutations occur only in gametes and are passed on to offspring via pollen grains. True False

False

The Green Revolution refers to the use of green manure as a source of fertilizer in developing nations in response to the Clean Water Act. True False

False

The Swiss-Water decaffeination process removes caffeine from coffee by using carbon dioxide that penetrates the bean and dissolves the caffeine. True False

False

The ensheathing husk of modern corn is an example of a trait that was naturally selected True False

False

The middle lamella refers to a hole for substances to travel between two cells True False

False

The physiological effects of caffeine include a reduced heartbeat, decreased blood pressure, and dilated blood vessels. Recent studies also indicate that coffee drinkers DO NOT have a lower incidence of Parkinson's Disease. True False

False

The seeds from the cacao tree are used to produce chocolate, Coca-Cola, and cocaine. True False

False

The term Paleolithic refers to cultures, such as Neanderthal man, that existed during the Ice Age True False

False

The triploid endosperm is produced by the fusion of the tube nucleus and the egg cell. True False

False

Vegans are people who live in areas of calcium-poor soils and thereby develop Osteoporosis.. True False

False

Vitamins and minerals are required in large amounts by humans and are therefore called macronutrients True False

False

Which nutrient supplies the greatest amount of energy per gram of nutrient Fat Minerals Vitamins Protein Carbohydrates

Fat

Researchers believe that the oldest plant fiber used by man may be ... Jute Flax Hemp Cotton Silk

Flax

The terms actinomorphic and zygomorphic refer to Asexual reproduction Presence or absence of perianth Chromosome arrangement Tulips propagation Flower symmetry

Flower symmetry

Extracts from the bark of the willow tree were used by Native Americans (American Indians) As an intoxicant As a hallucinogen For relieving pain As a poison

For relieving pain

Crops such as legumes and grasses that are used to feed livestock are called Compost perennial grasses Forage Lawn grasses Millet

Forage

William Withering is noted for his work with which of the following plants? Ginseng Cinchona Peyote Belladonna Foxglove

Foxglove

Penicillin is derived from which of the following groups? Mosses Gymnosperms Angiosperms Fungi Algae

Fungi

The loss of over 20,000 native varieties of rice in India is an example of Genetic erosion An increase in soil salinity Lodging Somaclonal variance Germplasm

Genetic erosion

Grating and other methods of processing cassava are necessary to remove the toxin ... Rotenone Curare Strychnine HCN (cyanide)

HCN (cyanide)

Which type of fiber is obtained from the veins and vascular bundles of leaves? None of the above Hard fibers Surface fibers Soft fibers Bast

Hard Fibers

... refers to angiosperm trees, and ... refers to gymnosperm trees or conifers. Sagwood, hardwood Hardwood, softwood Summerwood, springwood Softwood, sapwood Springwood, hardwood

Hardwood, Softwood

Angiosperm species, such as maple, birch, and oak are called ... Hardwoods Softwoods Springwoods Sapwoods Heartwoods

Hardwoods

Aside from Camellia, tea is also made from the leaves of ... trees. Olive Cacao Nutmeg Holly Mediterranean oak

Holly

Which stage (or phase) of mitosis lasts the longest? Prophase, the phase when chromosomes coil up Metaphase, the phase when all the chromosomes line up in the center of the cell Cytokinesis, the stage when the cytoplasm divides forming 2 new daughter cells Telophase, the phase when the 2 nuclei become apparent Interphase, the stage that is the non-dividing phase Anaphase, the phase when the chromatids separate

Interphase, the stage that is the non-dividing phase

Endemic or simple goiter is caused by a deficiency in ... Vitamin D Vitamin B complex Calcium Iodine Vitamin C

Iodine

Resin Is called amber once it is fossilized, and is produced in ducts throughout conifer trees. Is called amber once it is fossilized, discourages the activities of herbivores and decay-causing fungi, is produced in ducts throughout conifer trees. Is produced in ducts throughout conifer trees Is called amber once it is fossilized Discourages the activity of herbivores and decay-causing fungi

Is called amber once it is fossilized, discourages the activities of herbivores and decay-causing fungi, is produced in ducts throughout conifer trees.

Native to Mexico, South and Central Americas, this crop has also been cultivated in Asia for a few hundred years. It's flesh is delicious, but its seeds, pods, seeds and stem are a poisonous insecticide. Which bean plant is it? Peanuts Jicama Soybeans Sweet peas Alfalfa

Jicama

Which plant has been nicknamed the botanical whale because of the usefulness of its seed oil? Chestnut Hickory guayule Jojoba Kenaf

Jojoba

Which grass has a fine texture and beautiful color and commonly grows in the northern US? St. Augustine Bahia grass Kentucky Bluegrass Zoysia Tall Fescue

Kentucky Bluegrass

The disease which decimated the potato crop in Ireland and led to the great Irish famine of 1845 and 1846 was Late blight Leaf blight Drought Rust Plague

Late Blight

Pollen, seeds, and fiber are the most common materials recovered from archaeological sites because They are stored in airtight jars Lignin is not degrades by most microorganisms All of the above They are stored in airtight jars AND lipids fossilize more readily Lipids fossilize more readily

Lignin is not degraded by most microorganisms

Location of a gene on a specific chromosome is called its ... None of the above Locus Homologue Allele Only A and B

Locus

Which one of these legumes was used as a forage crop for livestock for well over 2,500 years? Bird's-foot trefoil Leucaena Lucerne, Alfalfa, or Medicago sativa Glycine max

Lucerne, Alfalfa, or Medicago sativa

The nucleolus is in charge of Materials entering and leaving the nuclear membrane Choreography of all mitochondria in the cell Making protein synthesizing ribosomes Protecting the nucleus during cell division

Making protein synthesizing ribosomes

The condition in which an individual is deficient in one or more essential nutrients is called Hypothermia Undernutrition Obesity Anemia Malnutrition

Malnutrition

The source of tapioca pearls is the moist flour obtained from the ... root. Dioscorea Ipomea Colocasis Solanum Manihot

Manihot

Reserpine has been used to treat Arthritis Mental illness Heart disease Burns Malaria

Mental Illness

The first land plants to have evolved were Both B and C Ferns and conifers Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts Bacteria and algae Flowering plants

Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts

Which of the following is NOT a use of bamboo? Panda food None of the above Furniture Paper Bridges

None of the above

Who is referred to as the father of the Green Revolution? George Washington Carver John Chapman Norman Borlaug Gregor Mendel None of the above

Norman Borlaug

Which organisms were once classified as plants in the old two-kingdom system? Algae Aquatic invertebrates Fungi All Only A and C are correct

Only A and C are correct

Microsporangia in the Division Coniferophyta produce Pollen grains Only A, B, and C Microspores The male gametophyte Seed cones

Only A, B, and C

Transgenic plants Only contain foreign genes in their cells AND are used to produce human antibodies All responses are correct Are used to produce human antibodies Are plants that are native to one country but grown in another country Contain foreign genes in their cells

Only contain foreign genes in their cells AND are used to produce human antibodies

What are all the ways that plants touch our lives? Oxygen Food Ceramic pottery Beverages Computers Shelter and building materials Rope Spices Fabric Fuel Spices and medicine

Oxygen, food, beverages, shelter and building materials, rope, spices, fabric, fuel, and spices and medicine

Taxol is a new cancer-fighting drug obtained from the bark of the Pacific yew Black willow White willow Cinchona tree Southwestern pine

Pacific Yew

The white potato is native to Spain Brazil Ireland Peru Idaho

Peru

Potatoes are native to ..., whereas coffee is native to ... Peru, Ethiopia South Africa, Argentina North America, Greece West Africa, Indonesia Ireland, Colombia

Peru, Ethiopida

Molecular farming is the growing and harvesting of genetically engineered crops that produce ... Biofuel Synthetic fibers Nutrient-rick vegetables All of the above Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

One of the earliest writing surfaces, papyrus was made from ... Sheep skin Plant pith Plant bark Softwood Leaves

Plant Pith

The trout lily is one ... of understory plants in an oak-history forest ... in southern New England. Biosphere, community Population, niche Population, community Niche, habitat Community, biosphere

Population, community

The major disadvantage of cassava as a dietary staple is that it is very low in ... Sugar Fat Carbohydrates Protein

Protein

Ribosomes are made of RNA and proteins. In a cell, ribosomes are the site of Enzymatic reactions Packaging of nutrients Protein synthesis Transport of nutrients

Protein synthesis

Which of these important organic molecules is made up of amino acids? Lipids Monosaccharides Proteins DNA RNA

Proteins

Chromoplasts are pigment storing plastids responsible for Red in a rose petal Yellow in egg yolks Orange in a carrot Red in a tomato The scent of roses

Red in a rose petal, orange in a carrot, and red in a tomato

Which of the following medicinal drugs was used in India long before its discovery by Western medicine? Codeine Quinine Reserpine Morphine Digitalis

Reserpine

... allow grasses to propagate vegetatively. Prop roots Rhizomes and stolons Culms Rhizomes Stolons

Rhizomes and stolons

The sweet potato is actually a Rhizome Corm Tuber Root Stolon

Root

All legumes have a special relationship with a species of bacteria in the Rhizobium genus. In this symbiotic relationship the legume plant gets access to a form of nitrogen that it can use as fertilizer, and the Rhizobium gets a home on the plant. Where do the Rhizobium bacteria live? Pods Photosynthesizing organ Root nodules Seed coat Cotyledons

Root nodules

The plant-derived oils such as coconut oil and palm oil are rich in ... Polyunsaturated fatty acids Monounsaturated fatty acids Saturated fatty acids None of the above Omega-3 fatty acids

Saturated fatty acids

The fibers used to make cotton cloth are derived from fibers in the plant's ... Woody stem Herbaceous stem Phloem fibers Seed coat Mature leaves

Seed Coat

Grass flowers are incomplete because ... are either lacking or greatly reduced. Glumes Sepals and petals Carpels Lemmas Florets

Sepals and petals

In the division pterophyte, the ... is the dominant stage. Sorus Rhizome Sporophyte Gametophyte Protonema

Sporophyte

Flowers are described as "perfect" when Only sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels are present. Both stamens and carpels are present Stamens, carpels are present irrespective of the presence or absence of sepals and petals Both sepals and petals are present None of the above

Stamens, carpels are present irrespective of the presence or absence of sepals and petals

Which of the following is not considered to be a secondary metabolite or secondary product? Alkaloids Glycosides Starch Essential Oils All are secondary products

Starch

Potatoes are swollen underground tubers that botanically are modified Fruits Roots Bulbs Leaves Stems

Stems

Which type of lipid is cholesterol? Wax Steroid Triglyceride Phospholipid Phosphatidylcholine

Steroid

Which is a corm that is steamed, crushed, and fermented to make poi? Sweet potato Yam Cassava Taro

Taro

Which starchy staple is used to prepare poi, the native dish of Hawaii? Cassava Yam Taro Sweet potato White potato

Taro

Which of the following would a breeder use to determine if a new strain will breed homozygous for a certain trait? Polygenic inheritance All of the above Recombinant DNA Testcross None of the above

Testcross

The earliest documented sites of agricultural practices are located in The Fertile Crescent The Andes Mountains The Polynesian Islands The Yangtze Valley Mesoamerica

The Fertile Crescent

Which of the following is an example of grassland biomes? The tundra Chaparral Both chaparral and savanna All choices are correct The savanna

The Savanna

In mosses, the rich carpet of leafy green growth belongs to ... The sporophyte generation None of the above Both B and C The gametophyte generation The diploid thallus

The gametophyte generation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the boreal forest? Forest litter decays slowly due to cool temperatures The soil is relatively infertile and acidic Many migratory species of birds temporarily inhabit There is a permanently frozen layer of soil under the topsoil It has a four-month growing season

There is a permanently frozen layer of soil under the topsoil

One feature that is common in all land plants is They all have prokaryotic cells They all have vascular tissues They evolved 10,000 years ago They all retain the fertilized embryo They only occur on land

They all retain the fertilized embryo

Aquifers in the Midwest are currently in trouble because They are being depleted faster than they are being replaced. They are becoming contaminated with PCBs. All of the above None of the above The water is shifting location due to geologic movement.

They are being depleted faster than they are being replaced

Which of the following is NOT a use of sphagnum moss? Potting and bedding material in gardening Thickening agent in food preparation Heating fuel None of the above Dressing for wounds

Thickening agent in food preparation

A plant family high in alkaloids is the Grass None of the above Mulberry Tomato Sunflower

Tomato

A tropical rain forest is characterized by broadleaf evergreen trees, an abundance of lianas and epiphytes, and a very high rate of decay. True False

True

All plant cells have a primary cell wall, and it is made of the polysaccharide called cellulose True False

True

Cereals, such as wheat, oats, and corn, are the edible grains of grasses. True False

True

Coprolites are fossilized fecal material that are studied to determine prehistoric diets True False

True

DDT, PCBs, and mercury are all examples of toxic substances that may be transferred and concentrated along a food chain. True False

True

Excess glucose beyond a day's worth of energy is generally converted to fat. True False

True

Ginkgo biloba is the only remaining species of its genus and is used as a remedy for short-term memory loss. True False

True

Glycogen is the chief storage molecule utilized by animals, fungi, and bacteria True False

True

Hemp was one of the earliest plants used to make paper and was even used in the first draft of the U.S. Constitution. True False

True

In the case of incomplete dominance, the heterozygous phenotype is intermediate between the dominant and the recessive allele True False

True

In transcription, introns are not specifically involved in polypeptide coding, whereas exons are spliced together to form the final mRNA molecule. True False

True

Levi Strauss's original cloth for his line of working clothes was a hemp cloth called "serge de Nimes". True False

True

Many species of algae are used as important and nutritious food for people throughout the world True False

True

Nikolai Vavilov's contribution to botany was his theory that crops originated in places that have the greatest diversity of that crop. True False

True

One of the earliest results of the Green Revolution was the establishment of research stations in Central America. True False

True

Pellagra affects the central nervous system and is common in areas where corn is the dietary staple. True False

True

Proponents of the Agricultural Revolution Theory contend that agriculture was the discovery of a brilliant prehistoric sage. True False

True

Recently produced high-yielding varieties of wheat have stiffer stems that allow them to withstand heavy doses of fertilizer. True False

True

Researchers hope that "golden rice" will help to reduce vitamin A deficiency and reduce blindness in developing nations. True False

True

Sphenophyte, Lycophyta, Pterophyta, and Psilophyta are similar in that they are all spore-producing vascular plants. True False

True

Spikes, umbels, racemes, and catkins are all types of inflorescences. True False

True

Tannins in tea are believed to discourage herbivores from eating the leaves and are responsible for staining teeth and teapots. True False

True

Telomeres are caps on the end of chromosomes that protect the cell's chromosomes during cell division, and they shorten with age. A study in 2009 showed that women who took multivitamin supplements had longer telomeres. True False

True

The beneficial compounds found in chocolate include antioxidants, vitamin E, and stearic acid. True False

True

The enzymes contained in the aleurone layer break down the stored food in the seed during the germination process. True False

True

The most efficient way to propagate tulips is by dividing the bulb, since it takes 7 years for a seed-produced bulb to flower. True False

True

The plant Arundo donax has been used to make pan flutes and the mouth piece reeds for many woodwind instruments True False

True

The study of pollen is called palynology True False

True

To be considered a high-quality protein, a complete protein must be fully digestible and contain all of the essential amino acids in the right proportion. True False

True

A thin sheet of high-quality wood glued to less expensive wood that is commonly used in furniture. Resin Veneer Knots Plywood Cork

Veneer

The principal crop behind the Green Revolution was ... Potato Rice Oat Corn Wheat

Wheat

Night-flying pollinators such as moths and bats are attracted to ... flowers. Blue White or light-colored Green or yellow Red Purple

White or light-colored

Although aspirin is a synthetic drug, it has its plant origin in Peyote Milkweed Foxglove Willow Belladonna

Willow

Rayon is an artificial cellulose fiber created from ... Sisal Coconut Hemp Wood fiber Phloem fiber

Wood Fiber

Which starchy staple is a source of diosgenin, shown to affect fertility in women? White potato Yam Sweet potato Banana Manioc

Yam