Question 1

Megaspores produce

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A)  female gametophytes. 
B)  pollen grains. 
C)  sporophytes. 
D)  male gametophytes. 
E)  diploid tissue. 
A)  female gametophytes. 
B)  pollen grains. 
C)  sporophytes. 
D)  male gametophytes. 
E)  diploid tissue.

Question 2

Gibberellin induces

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A)  plants to bend toward the light. 
B)  cell division in meristems. 
C)  hydrolysis of starch in seeds. 
D)  fruits to ripen. 
E)  more than one of these to occur. 
A)  plants to bend toward the light. 
B)  cell division in meristems. 
C)  hydrolysis of starch in seeds. 
D)  fruits to ripen. 
E)  more than one of these to occur.

Question 3

Which of the following is a possible cause of colony collapse disorder (CCD)?

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A)  Israeli acute paralysis virus 
B)  parasitic mites 
C)  Nosema fungus 
D)  neonicotinoid insecticides 
E)  a combination of all of these is the possible cause of CCD 
A)  Israeli acute paralysis virus 
B)  parasitic mites 
C)  Nosema fungus 
D)  neonicotinoid insecticides 
E)  a combination of all of these is the possible cause of CCD

Question 4

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.haploid cells in the anther
b.reduction of chromosome number by one-half
c.after fertilization,ripens into fruit tissue
d.two nuclei in the ovule that unite with a single sperm
e.after fertilization,will form a seed
f.modified leaf with pigments and fragrance-producing cells
g.mature microspore
h.female reproductive organ
i.landing platform for pollen
j.pollen-bearing structure
k.haploid cells in the ovule
l.outermost whorl of flower parts on a receptacle
m.female gametophyte
-petal

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Question 5

Match the plant hormone with its description.
 a.ethylene
b.cytokinin
c.auxin
d.abscisic acid
e.gibberellin
-involved in stress responses

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Question 6

In contrast to most other plant hormones,which hormone is a germination inhibitor?

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A)  auxin 
B)  gibberellin 
C)  cytokinin 
D)  abscisic acid 
E)  ethylene 
A)  auxin 
B)  gibberellin 
C)  cytokinin 
D)  abscisic acid 
E)  ethylene

Question 7

Phytoestrogens in plants

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A)  increase the production of megaspores. 
B)  function in the production of eggs. 
C)  increase the speed at which pollen tubes reach the egg. 
D)  aid in the nuclear fusion of egg and sperm. 
E)  have nothing to do with plant reproduction. 
A)  increase the production of megaspores. 
B)  function in the production of eggs. 
C)  increase the speed at which pollen tubes reach the egg. 
D)  aid in the nuclear fusion of egg and sperm. 
E)  have nothing to do with plant reproduction.

Question 8

A house plant that has been placed in the window will grow toward the source of light because auxin

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A)  becomes more concentrated on the illuminated side of the plant. 
B)  becomes less concentrated on the illuminated side of the plant. 
C)  becomes more concentrated in the roots of the plant. 
D)  inhibits the growth of cells on the shady side, so the cells on the sunny side grow faster. 
E)  is produced only when the sun shines. 
A)  becomes more concentrated on the illuminated side of the plant. 
B)  becomes less concentrated on the illuminated side of the plant. 
C)  becomes more concentrated in the roots of the plant. 
D)  inhibits the growth of cells on the shady side, so the cells on the sunny side grow faster. 
E)  is produced only when the sun shines.

Question 9

A true berry is described or exemplified by all of the following except one.Select the exception.

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A)  they are fleshy fruits. 
B)  they form from a single ovary. 
C)  an example is a pumpkin 
D)  an example is a raspberry 
E)  an example is a grape 
A)  they are fleshy fruits. 
B)  they form from a single ovary. 
C)  an example is a pumpkin 
D)  an example is a raspberry 
E)  an example is a grape

Question 10

Which is NOT primarily related to asexual reproduction?

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A)  adventitious shoots 
B)  pollination 
C)  grafting 
D)  cloning 
E)  tissue culture 
A)  adventitious shoots 
B)  pollination 
C)  grafting 
D)  cloning 
E)  tissue culture

Question 11

From a plant's perspective which of the following is NOT a function of fleshy fruits?

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A)  protection 
B)  provide nutrients to animal dispersers 
C)  disperse seeds 
D)  all of these (a through c) from a plant's perspective are functions of fruits 
E)  none of these (a through c) from a plant's perspective are functions of fruits 
A)  protection 
B)  provide nutrients to animal dispersers 
C)  disperse seeds 
D)  all of these (a through c) from a plant's perspective are functions of fruits 
E)  none of these (a through c) from a plant's perspective are functions of fruits

Question 12

Match the plant hormone with its description.
 a.ethylene
b.cytokinin
c.auxin
d.abscisic acid
e.gibberellin
-closes stomata in times of stress

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Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a fruit?

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A)  tomatoes 
B)  strawberries 
C)  sweet potatoes 
D)  pineapple 
E)  apples 
A)  tomatoes 
B)  strawberries 
C)  sweet potatoes 
D)  pineapple 
E)  apples

Question 14

-At what letter is the sporophyte?

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-At what letter is the sporophyte?...

Question 15

Bananas are propagated by

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A)  grafting. 
B)  adventitious roots. 
C)  tissue culture. 
D)  treating banana tissues with colchicine. 
E)  planting seeds. 
A)  grafting. 
B)  adventitious roots. 
C)  tissue culture. 
D)  treating banana tissues with colchicine. 
E)  planting seeds.

Question 16

In monocots,endosperm

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A)  consists mainly of glucose and water. 
B)  is consumed by the embryo as the seed develops. 
C)  is transferred to the cotyledons. 
D)  is largely unused as the seed develops. 
E)  matures into a fruit. 
A)  consists mainly of glucose and water. 
B)  is consumed by the embryo as the seed develops. 
C)  is transferred to the cotyledons. 
D)  is largely unused as the seed develops. 
E)  matures into a fruit.

Question 17

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.haploid cells in the anther
b.reduction of chromosome number by one-half
c.after fertilization,ripens into fruit tissue
d.two nuclei in the ovule that unite with a single sperm
e.after fertilization,will form a seed
f.modified leaf with pigments and fragrance-producing cells
g.mature microspore
h.female reproductive organ
i.landing platform for pollen
j.pollen-bearing structure
k.haploid cells in the ovule
l.outermost whorl of flower parts on a receptacle
m.female gametophyte
-ovary

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Question 18

Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

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A)  bran-seed coat 
B)  germ-embryo 
C)  starch-endosperm 
D)  all of these (a through c) are correctly matched 
E)  all of these (a through c) are incorrectly matched 
A)  bran-seed coat 
B)  germ-embryo 
C)  starch-endosperm 
D)  all of these (a through c) are correctly matched 
E)  all of these (a through c) are incorrectly matched

Question 19

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.haploid cells in the anther
b.reduction of chromosome number by one-half
c.after fertilization,ripens into fruit tissue
d.two nuclei in the ovule that unite with a single sperm
e.after fertilization,will form a seed
f.modified leaf with pigments and fragrance-producing cells
g.mature microspore
h.female reproductive organ
i.landing platform for pollen
j.pollen-bearing structure
k.haploid cells in the ovule
l.outermost whorl of flower parts on a receptacle
m.female gametophyte
-meiosis

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Question 20

Flowers are modified

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A)  leaves. 
B)  stems. 
C)  roots. 
D)  branches. 
E)  terminal buds. 
A)  leaves. 
B)  stems. 
C)  roots. 
D)  branches. 
E)  terminal buds.

Exam 28: Plant Reproduction and Development

Megaspores produce

Gibberellin induces

Which of the following is a possible cause of colony collapse disorder (CCD)?

Match the plant hormone with its description. a.ethylene b.cytokinin c.auxin d.abscisic acid e.gibberellin -involved in stress responses

In contrast to most other plant hormones,which hormone is a germination inhibitor?

Phytoestrogens in plants

A house plant that has been placed in the window will grow toward the source of light because auxin

A true berry is described or exemplified by all of the following except one.Select the exception.

Which is NOT primarily related to asexual reproduction?

From a plant's perspective which of the following is NOT a function of fleshy fruits?

Match the plant hormone with its description. a.ethylene b.cytokinin c.auxin d.abscisic acid e.gibberellin -closes stomata in times of stress

Which of the following is NOT a fruit?

-At what letter is the sporophyte?

Bananas are propagated by

In monocots,endosperm

Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

Flowers are modified

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