Question 1

When moisture enters a seed, a physical process called ______ causes the tissues to swell with tremendous expansion forces.

Accepted Answer

A)   vivipary
B)   imbibition
C)   dehiscence
D)   dehydration
E)   osmosisF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

The hilum on a bean seed marks the spot where a radicle will emerge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The pistil of a flower

Accepted Answer

A)   usually contains at least one ovule.
B)   is always surrounded by petals.
C)   produces pollen grains.
D)   is always composed of a single carpel.
E)   is a part of a peduncle.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The fleshy edible part of the strawberry is actually the

Accepted Answer

A)   compound carpel.
B)   multiple achenes.
C)   pericarp.
D)   fleshy petals.
E)   receptacle.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Biennials are plants that complete their life cycles twice in one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The skin of most fruits is technically the

Accepted Answer

A)   endocarp.
B)   pericarp.
C)   exocarp.
D)   mesocarp.
E)   dermocarp.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Follicles, legumes, and capsules all split at maturity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The dormancy of some seeds may be broken by placing them in a refrigerator for a few weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most monocots are _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   woody trees
B)   herbaceous
C)   small shrubs
D)   found in aquatic habitats
E)   not valuable to feed, clothe or provide materials for people.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following types of fruit do not split at maturity?

Accepted Answer

A)   samaras
B)   legumes
C)   follicles
D)   siliques
E)   capsulesF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

The growth of a seed embryo without any dormancy is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   apomixis.
B)   parthenocarpy.
C)   vivipary.
D)   stratification.
E)   after-ripening.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

An example of an aggregate fruit would be the

Accepted Answer

A)   apple.
B)   strawberry.
C)   sunflower.
D)   peach.
E)   plum.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Some seeds require that the seed coat be partially digested or decayed before germination will occur.This process of altering the seed coat to permit germination is called

Accepted Answer

A)   lignification.
B)   scarification.
C)   stratification.
D)   senescence.
E)   cracking.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

In a young seedling the part of the stem below the cotyledons is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   epicotyl.
B)   hypocotyl.
C)   plumule.
D)   radicle.
E)   coleoptile.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Which fruit or seed is dispersed by the wind?

Accepted Answer

A)   maple
B)   milkweed
C)   dandelion
D)   ash
E)   all of these answers are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Of the two classes of flowering plants, monocots are the most common, comprising approximately 75% of all known flowering plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Viability (retention of capacity to germinate) of seeds may often be extended by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   low humidity
B)   higher temperatures
C)   high oxygen
D)   lack of oxygen
E)   high carbon dioxideF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Seedless fruits that develop without fertilization occurring

Accepted Answer

A)   are said to be apomictic.
B)   do not have a mesocarp.
C)   are always stimulated to develop by the application of dilute hormone sprays.
D)   are said to be parthenocarpic.
E)   develop only from a receptacle.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

The part of the flower in which ovules are produced is the

Accepted Answer

A)   stigma.
B)   stamen.
C)   carpel.
D)   calyx.
E)   style.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Exam 8: Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds

Which of the following types of fruit do not split at maturity?

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The fleshy edible part of the strawberry is actually the

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Most monocots are _____________________.

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The pistil of a flower

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Follicles, legumes, and capsules all split at maturity.

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Seedless fruits that develop without fertilization occurring

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The skin of most fruits is technically the

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Biennials are plants that complete their life cycles twice in one year.

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Some seeds require that the seed coat be partially digested or decayed before germination will occur.This process of altering the seed coat to permit germination is called

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The hilum on a bean seed marks the spot where a radicle will emerge.

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When moisture enters a seed, a physical process called ______ causes the tissues to swell with tremendous expansion forces.

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In a young seedling the part of the stem below the cotyledons is called the

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Of the two classes of flowering plants, monocots are the most common, comprising approximately 75% of all known flowering plants.

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Which fruit or seed is dispersed by the wind?

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The dormancy of some seeds may be broken by placing them in a refrigerator for a few weeks.

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The part of the flower in which ovules are produced is the

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Viability (retention of capacity to germinate) of seeds may often be extended by which of the following?

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The growth of a seed embryo without any dormancy is known as

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An example of an aggregate fruit would be the

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Exam 8: Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds

Which of the following types of fruit do not split at maturity?

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The fleshy edible part of the strawberry is actually the

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Most monocots are _____________________.

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The pistil of a flower

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Follicles, legumes, and capsules all split at maturity.

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Seedless fruits that develop without fertilization occurring

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The skin of most fruits is technically the

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Biennials are plants that complete their life cycles twice in one year.

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Some seeds require that the seed coat be partially digested or decayed before germination will occur.This process of altering the seed coat to permit germination is called

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The hilum on a bean seed marks the spot where a radicle will emerge.

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When moisture enters a seed, a physical process called ______ causes the tissues to swell with tremendous expansion forces.

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In a young seedling the part of the stem below the cotyledons is called the

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Of the two classes of flowering plants, monocots are the most common, comprising approximately 75% of all known flowering plants.

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Which fruit or seed is dispersed by the wind?

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The dormancy of some seeds may be broken by placing them in a refrigerator for a few weeks.

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The part of the flower in which ovules are produced is the

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Viability (retention of capacity to germinate) of seeds may often be extended by which of the following?

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The growth of a seed embryo without any dormancy is known as

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