Plant Growth and Development - Problem Set
Q. What is the main function of phloem in plants?
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A.
Transport water
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B.
Transport nutrients
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C.
Transport sugars
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D.
Support structure
Solution
Phloem is responsible for transporting sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.
Correct Answer: C — Transport sugars
Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of monocot plants?
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A.
Broad leaves
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B.
Net-like leaf venation
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C.
Flower parts in multiples of four or five
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D.
Parallel leaf venation
Solution
Monocots typically have parallel leaf venation, unlike dicots which have net-like venation.
Correct Answer: D — Parallel leaf venation
Q. Which plant hormone is involved in the response to stress conditions, such as drought?
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A.
Gibberellins
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B.
Auxins
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C.
Abscisic Acid
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D.
Cytokinins
Solution
Abscisic Acid is the hormone that helps plants respond to stress conditions, including drought.
Correct Answer: C — Abscisic Acid
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