Plant Structures — Unit test Answers

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Scientists group organisms into kingdoms by looking at specific characteristics. Thermus aquaticus, shown below, is a specialized bacteria called a thermophile. Thermophiles are microorganisms that can live in bodies of water that are extremely hot, such as deep sea hydrothermal vents.Which characteristic most likely describes a mushroom but not Thermus aquaticus?

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A
cell wall
B
eukaryotic
C
unicellular
D
prokaryotic
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Which example best demonstrates the importance of having knowledge of evolutionary relationships?

A
illustration of a plant leaf
B
organ transplantation between species
C
blood donation from a human to a human
D
DNA sequence of an insect
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Which kingdom(s) include both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

A
Plantae and Archaebacteria
B
Fungi
C
Eubacteria
D
Animalia and Plantae
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Dichotomous keys are constructed based on

A
combinations of characteristics in unknown organisms.
B
combinations of characteristics in known organisms.
C
genetic sequences in known organisms.
D
genetic sequences in unknown organisms.
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A scientist has correctly gone through all the possible steps in a dichotomous key, but has not identified an insect. Which most likely describes why he did not identify the insect?

A
The scientist must have made a mistake.
B
The insect might be an unknown variation or a new species.
C
The organism evolved during identification.
D
The dichotomous key had too many questions.
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When a plant produces sugars and transports them during translocation, which main plant tissues are at work?

A
dermal and meristem
B
dermal and vascular
C
ground and dermal
D
vascular and ground
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Which level of classification contains orders but is smaller than phylum?

A
kingdom
B
family
C
class
D
species
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Which is the correct written form of the scientific name that uses the rules of binomial nomenclature?

A
Felis domesticus
B
Felis Domesticus
C
Felis domesticus
D
felis domesticus
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Cacti typically grow in very dry climates with infrequent rainfall. When it does rain, the rain usually only penetrates a few inches into the soil. Which adaptation is most likely to help a cactus survive in the dry climate?

A
thick xylem tissue to transport sugar
B
leaves that have a thin cuticle
C
extensive shallow roots that absorb water
D
more dermal tissue for food storage
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What do sclerenchyma and collenchyma have in common?

A
They are both thin-walled.
B
They are both dead cells.
C
They both function for support.
D
They both function for food production and storage.
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Which level of biological classification is the lowest level that butterflies (invertebrates) and dogs (vertebrates) have in common?

A
domain
B
kingdom
C
species
D
family
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Which statement best describes the difference between xylem and phloem?

A
Xylem transports water and nutrients in the plant, and phloem transports water and sugar.
B
Xylem cells make up vascular tissue, and phloem cells make up ground and dermal tissue.
C
Xylem tissue is found at the growing parts of plants, and phloem is found on the outer part of plants.
D
Xylem cells are thin-walled and tubular, and phloem cells are thick walled and strengthened by lignin.
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Which question is most likely to be found in a dichotomous key for identifying a tree by its leaves?

A
What is the shape of the tree’s leaves?
B
What type of birds prefer nesting in the tree?
C
Are the leaf bases attached opposite to each other on the branch?
D
Are the leaves shaped in a way that slows the evaporation of water?
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Consider the recent phylogenetic tree of five different organisms. Old classification systems based on physical characteristics would most likely disagree with the relationship between which two animals in the tree?

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A
crocodiles and insects
B
bats and humans
C
birds and bats
D
humans and crocodiles
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Use this portion of a dichotomous key for tree identification to answer the question.1a. Needlelike leaf ® Step 101b. Broad leaf ® Step 22a. Compound leaf ® Step 32b. Simple leaf ® Step 77a. Leaf bases attached opposite each other on branch ® Step 87b. Leaf bases attached staggered on branch ® Step 118a. Leaves lobed ® Maple8b. Leaves not lobed ® Step 99a. Leaves heart shaped ® Catalpa9b. Leaves not heart shaped ® DogwoodWhich best describes dogwood leaves?

A
They are lobed, simple leaves and are attached staggered on the branch.
B
They are not heart shaped and are attached staggered on the branch.
C
They are compound, broad leaves and are attached oppositely on the branch.
D
They are nonlobed, simple leaves and are attached oppositely on the branch.

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