AY Honors/Plant Physiology/Answer Key

Plant Physiology

Skill Level

2

Year

2012

Version

22.12.2024

Approval authority

South American Division

1

What are the characteristics that classify a living being as a plant?

2

Name the four groups of plants and their main characteristics. Which are considered simpler and which are more complex?

3

Name the functions of the parts of the plant:

3a

Root

3b

Stem

3c

Leaf

3d

Fruit

3e

Flower

4

What is photosynthesis and what is its purpose? What organisms are capable of photosynthesis? What is the chemical formula of photosynthesis?

5

What is xylem and phloem? What is the function of each?

6

Name five plant hormones and their functions.

7

How does transpiration occur in plants? What is its importance for development?

8

Discuss gynoecium and androceum, mentioning their parts and functions.

9

Name at least one Bible story that compares a plant to spiritual life. Explain.

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