Question 1

Meristem cells in plants are similar to ____ cells in vertebrates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Meristem cells in plants are similar to...

Question 2

Double fertilization results in the formation of a ______ and __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Double fertilization results in the formation of...

Question 3

In order to fertilize an egg a pollen grain must first arrive at a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to fertilize an egg a...

Question 4

What is the purpose for the endosperm found within a seed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endosperm is the tissue specialized to form roots. 
B)  It creates a waterproof covering that permits the seed to become dormant. 
C)  It is a water-storage tissue. 
D)  It is used as a food source for the developing embryo. 
A)  Endosperm is the tissue specialized to form roots. 
B)  It creates a waterproof covering that permits the seed to become dormant. 
C)  It is a water-storage tissue. 
D)  It is used as a food source for the developing embryo.

Question 5

The typical conifer growth pattern of narrow tops and broad bases is strongly associated with the action of

Accepted Answer

A)  abscisic acid. 
B)  gibberrellic acid. 
C)  auxin. 
D)  ethylene. 
A)  abscisic acid. 
B)  gibberrellic acid. 
C)  auxin. 
D)  ethylene.

Question 6

Which of the following would not be derived from vascular cambium?

Accepted Answer

A)  bark 
B)  xylem 
C)  more undifferentiated cells 
D)  phloem 
A)  bark 
B)  xylem 
C)  more undifferentiated cells 
D)  phloem

Question 7

Gene-for-gene recognition develops when a plant's resistance gene

Accepted Answer

A)  produces a protein that binds to protein produced by a pathogen. 
B)  can bind directly to a complementary gene within the pathogen. 
C)  mutates in such a way as to alter its distinctive chemistry. 
D)  is activated by the attachment of a pathogen to the plant's cuticle. 
A)  produces a protein that binds to protein produced by a pathogen. 
B)  can bind directly to a complementary gene within the pathogen. 
C)  mutates in such a way as to alter its distinctive chemistry. 
D)  is activated by the attachment of a pathogen to the plant's cuticle.

Exam 32: Plant Growth and Reproduction

Meristem cells in plants are similar to ____ cells in vertebrates.

Double fertilization results in the formation of a ______ and __________ .

In order to fertilize an egg a pollen grain must first arrive at a(n) ______.

What is the purpose for the endosperm found within a seed?

The typical conifer growth pattern of narrow tops and broad bases is strongly associated with the action of

Which of the following would not be derived from vascular cambium?

Gene-for-gene recognition develops when a plant's resistance gene

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