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Test 2 - chapter 2
study guide 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A fruit develops from the (refer to page 38) of a flower. | ovary |
| An underground structure made of thick, fleshy leaves surrounding a very short stem is a (refer to page 54). | bulb |
| A leaf that has more than one blade joined to the petiole is a (refer to page 61) leaf. | compound |
| The creeping stem that grows along the surface of the ground in most grass plants is a (refer to page 56). | stolon |
| The part of a plant embryo that develops into the root system is the (refer to page 38). | radicle |
| The part of a plant embryo that develops into the shoot of the plant is the (refer to page 38). | plumule |
| Leaves that attach directly to a stem are (refer to page 60) leaves. | sessile |
| A plant that needs two growing seasons to complete its life cycle is a (refer to page 42). | biennials |
| The scientific term for plants that produce seeds covered by a flower is (refer to page 46). | angiosperm |
| The German botanist (refer to page 34) is known for discovering many complex details of plant reproduction. | Christian Konrad Sprengel |
| The primary purpose of flowers is (refer to page 35). | All of a flowers parts are involved in its primary function: the reproduction of the plant. |
| The leaf-like structures at the base of a flower's petals are (refer to page 35). | sepals |
| The main force that brings water up a plant's transport tubes is (refer to page 71), the loss of water from leaves. | transpiration |
| The member of the parsley family that is also known as wild carrot is (refer to page 52). | Queen Annes Lace |