Biology Practice: The Leaf (Test 2)
1. Why do some plants like the Banyan tree have "Prop roots" hanging from branches?
2. A plant has a tap root system. What kind of vein pattern (venation) are you likely to see on its leaves?
3. In a desert-dwelling plant like the Cactus (Opuntia), the green, fleshy part that makes food is actually a:
4. What is the specific role of "Pneumatophores" in mangrove plants?
5. If you see a plant with parallel venation in its leaves, what type of root system does it most likely have?
6. Underground stems like Ginger (rhizomes) and Onions (bulbs) are mainly used by the plant for:
7. The main difference between a Tap Root and an Adventitious Root is:
8. What is the primary purpose of "Transpiration" in plants?
9. Which of these leaf modifications is used for climbing?
10. Guard cells change their shape to open the stomata when they:
11. Why do Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps catch insects?
12. In the photosynthesis equation, what two things from the environment are combined to make food?
13. Which part of the leaf is responsible for transporting water and food throughout the blade?
14. What would happen to a plant if its stomata were permanently blocked?
15. A potato is an underground stem called a "tuber." How can we tell it is a stem and not a root?
16. What is the role of the "Petiole" in a leaf?
17. Which of the following is an example of "Vegetative Propagation" using a leaf?
18. The "Kitchen of the Plant" is the:
19. Thorns in Citrus plants and Spines in Cacti both provide protection, but thorns are modified ______ and spines are modified ______.
20. How does the stem help the leaves in a thick forest?
