Question 1

In seed plants the entire male gametophyte is transported to the female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the function of pine resins?

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation of sucrose to the roots
B)  reduction of fungal and insect parasitism
C)  triggering of seed maturation
D)  aiding in pollen dispersalE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Old pine stumps are dug up, split into pieces and sold as "fatwood".Fatwood is used as a fire starter.Why is this done?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wood in the stumps is porous and dry, thus it burns easily.
B)  The high concentration of volatile organic compounds makes the wood flammable.
C)  Pine bark does not absorb water and is flammable.D) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 4

A fruit-bearing dioecious flower would have

Accepted Answer

A)  an androecium.
B)  a gynoecium.
C)  both an androecium and a gynoecium.
D)  neither an androecium nor a gynoecium.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Why can corn seeds germinate in total darkness?

Accepted Answer

A)  The seed coating absorbs water.
B)  Seeds are heterotrophic and can capture nutrients from the soil.
C)  The endosperm provides the embryo with the nutrition needed during the initial germination stages.
D)  Soil microbes degrade the seed coating allowing the seed to germinate.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Double fertilization produces a ___________ embryo and a _________ endosperm.

Accepted Answer

A)  haploid, diploid
B)  diploid, haploid
C)  diploid, triploid
D)  triploid, diploidE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Ephedrine is a stimulant that is derived from a member of the phylum

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepaticophyta.
B)  Gnetophyta.
C)  Pterophyta.
D)  Cycadophyta.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Why aren't ferns commonly found in deserts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fern fronds are sensitive to UV light.
B)  Fern spores are unable to resist prolonged dry conditions.
C)  Ferns are non-vascular and cannot absorb water from deep within the soil.
D)  Fern pollen is spread by insects that do not occur in deserts.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The breakdown of antipodals

Accepted Answer

A)  is a normal part of development in the ovule.
B)  would result in a seed without a seed coat.
C)  would produce an ovule with no egg cell.
D)  would cause a failure in endosperm development.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Pollen tubes

Accepted Answer

A)  transport pollen to the stigma.
B)  facilitate the growth of pollen.
C)  package sperm into pollen granules.
D)  allow sperm to fertilize the egg.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which part of the seed is responsible for providing nutrition to the embryo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integument
B)  Endosperm
C)  Cotelydons
D)  Seed coatE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A botanist examines two plants.Plant A has large colorful petals; plant B has extremely tiny white flowers.Which one is most likely animal pollinated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plant A
B)  Plant BC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 13

From what are fruits derived?

Accepted Answer

A)  styles
B)  ovaries
C)  stigmas
D)  anthersE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Drupes have multiple seeds and fused carpels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 31: Seed Plants

Drupes have multiple seeds and fused carpels.

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Double fertilization produces a ___ embryo and a _ endosperm.

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What is the function of pine resins?

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Old pine stumps are dug up, split into pieces and sold as "fatwood".Fatwood is used as a fire starter.Why is this done?

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A fruit-bearing dioecious flower would have

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Pollen tubes

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Ephedrine is a stimulant that is derived from a member of the phylum

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Why aren't ferns commonly found in deserts?

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A botanist examines two plants.Plant A has large colorful petals; plant B has extremely tiny white flowers.Which one is most likely animal pollinated?

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From what are fruits derived?

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The breakdown of antipodals

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Why can corn seeds germinate in total darkness?

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In seed plants the entire male gametophyte is transported to the female.

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Which part of the seed is responsible for providing nutrition to the embryo?

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Exam 31: Seed Plants

Drupes have multiple seeds and fused carpels.

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Double fertilization produces a ___________ embryo and a _________ endosperm.

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What is the function of pine resins?

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Old pine stumps are dug up, split into pieces and sold as "fatwood".Fatwood is used as a fire starter.Why is this done?

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A fruit-bearing dioecious flower would have

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Pollen tubes

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Ephedrine is a stimulant that is derived from a member of the phylum

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Why aren't ferns commonly found in deserts?

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A botanist examines two plants.Plant A has large colorful petals; plant B has extremely tiny white flowers.Which one is most likely animal pollinated?

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From what are fruits derived?

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The breakdown of antipodals

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Why can corn seeds germinate in total darkness?

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In seed plants the entire male gametophyte is transported to the female.

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Which part of the seed is responsible for providing nutrition to the embryo?

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Double fertilization produces a ___ embryo and a _ endosperm.

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