Question 1

Dermal tissue in plants

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A)  is several cell layers thick.
B)  acts a barrier to potential pathogens.
C)  houses guard cells that defend against pathogen invasion.
D)  differs depending if it above ground or below ground.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Phytoestrogens are steroid-like chemicals that are derived from soy.One of their characteristics is that they are able to

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A)  paralyze nerve endings.
B)  bind to the human estrogen receptor.
C)  cause estrogen breakdown within human cells.
D)  increase the rate of prostate cancer in men.
E)  cure malaria.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Treating a plant with a fungicide could interfere with the plant's uptake of nitrogen.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The series of metabolic events that occurs within tomato plants in response to wounding is

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A)  a systemic response.
B)  a waterfall effect.
C)  the hypersensitive response.
D)  a pathogen-specific response.
E)  resistance to coevolution.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Systemic acquired resistance is

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A)  a broad-ranging resistance that lasts for a period of days.
B)  the same as the human immune response.
C)  a response whereby antibodies recognize specific antigens.
D)  a response that occurs when the hypersensitive response fails.
E)  a method for plants to modify their DNA for protection.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The plant alkaloid ricin is nontoxic inside castor beans,but becomes active when digested by an animal.The toxic form of ricin kills by

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A)  inactivating the animal's immune system.
B)  over stimulating the animal's heart rate.
C)  inactivating ribosomes needed for translation.
D)  binding to RNA polymerase.
E)  releasing cyanide.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Taxol,a secondary metabolite from the bark of the Pacific yew tree,is used as a treatment for

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A)  diabetes.
B)  breast cancer.
C)  indigestion.
D)  headaches.
E)  high blood pressure.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the pathogen-specific response is true?

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A)  The pathways involved always trigger the hypersensitive response.
B)  The pathogen is recognized by its avr gene product.
C)  There is never a gene-for-gene response.
D)  If the R gene product is not triggered,no disease will occur.
E)  Avr and R gene pairs have been cloned in species pathogenized by microbes,fungi,and insects.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

________ occurs when a chemical signal secreted by the roots of one plant blocks the germination of nearby seeds or inhibits the growth of a neighboring plant.

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A)  Nodulation
B)  Etiolation
C)  Reduction
D)  Allelopathy
E)  The systemic responseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A nematode that has parasitized a plant root has breached the cutin layer of the epidermis.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

A plant has a mutation in the gene that codes for systemin.What is the likely consequence of this mutation?

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A)  The plant will have a stronger than normal wound response.
B)  The mutated form of systemin would be recognized as a pathogen and a hypersensitive response will be initiated.
C)  The levels of jasmonic acid will build inside the cell creating a toxic environment.
D)  Systemin receptors will not be activated and proteinase inhibitor will not be transcribed.
E)  R genes will fail to match up with avr genes.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above D

Question 12

Which category of plant second metabolites includes stimulants like caffeine,nicotine,and cocaine?

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A)  tannins
B)  alkaloids
C)  phenolics
D)  cyanogenic glycosides
E)  terpenesF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following plant secondary metabolites is used as an antimalarial drug?

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A)  morphine
B)  taxol
C)  genistein
D)  quinine
E)  manihotoxinF) B) and C)
G) B) and E) D

Question 14

If a bacterium containing a mutation in the avirulence gene lands on a plant that has the corresponding R gene,the bacterium may not initiate rapid cell death in the plant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A patient who requires repeated dosing with strong analgesics over a period of more than a few days might be prescribed which of the following secondary plant metabolites?

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A)  Genistein
B)  Morphine
C)  Quinine
D)  Taxol
E)  Cyanogenic glycosidesF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Many plants are filled with toxins that kill or deter herbivores.Many plants sequester these compounds within the cell.Where in the plant cell are these toxic substances most likely stored?

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A)  Central vacuole
B)  Mitochondria
C)  The stroma
D)  Amyloplasts
E)  LysosomesF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Which common crop may contain traces of hormone-like substances that may affect human health?

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A)  corn
B)  wheat
C)  peanuts
D)  soybean
E)  wine grapesF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Systemin can correctly be described as a(n)

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A)  peptide.
B)  apoplast.
C)  receptor.
D)  leaf lipid.
E)  carbohydrate.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Plants such as peppermint and sage contain oils.What is the function of these oils?

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A)  They help keep the plant from drying out.
B)  They help repel insects.
C)  They keep other plants from germinating nearby.
D)  They prevent fungal infection.
E)  They have hormone-like activity that helps wounds heal.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Evidence that black walnut trees exhibit allelopathy includes

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A)  the lack of vegetation growing under black walnut trees.
B)  the death of hornworms that try to eat black walnut leaves.
C)  the symbiotic relationship the trees have with fungi.
D)  the ants that protect the trees from herbivory.
E)  the morphological changes that occur in response to pathogenic attacks.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 38: Plant Defense Responses

Dermal tissue in plants

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Phytoestrogens are steroid-like chemicals that are derived from soy.One of their characteristics is that they are able to

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Treating a plant with a fungicide could interfere with the plant's uptake of nitrogen.

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The series of metabolic events that occurs within tomato plants in response to wounding is

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Systemic acquired resistance is

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The plant alkaloid ricin is nontoxic inside castor beans,but becomes active when digested by an animal.The toxic form of ricin kills by

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Taxol,a secondary metabolite from the bark of the Pacific yew tree,is used as a treatment for

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Which of the following statements about the pathogen-specific response is true?

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________ occurs when a chemical signal secreted by the roots of one plant blocks the germination of nearby seeds or inhibits the growth of a neighboring plant.

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A nematode that has parasitized a plant root has breached the cutin layer of the epidermis.

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A plant has a mutation in the gene that codes for systemin.What is the likely consequence of this mutation?

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Which category of plant second metabolites includes stimulants like caffeine,nicotine,and cocaine?

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Which of the following plant secondary metabolites is used as an antimalarial drug?

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If a bacterium containing a mutation in the avirulence gene lands on a plant that has the corresponding R gene,the bacterium may not initiate rapid cell death in the plant.

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A patient who requires repeated dosing with strong analgesics over a period of more than a few days might be prescribed which of the following secondary plant metabolites?

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Many plants are filled with toxins that kill or deter herbivores.Many plants sequester these compounds within the cell.Where in the plant cell are these toxic substances most likely stored?

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Which common crop may contain traces of hormone-like substances that may affect human health?

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Systemin can correctly be described as a(n)

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Plants such as peppermint and sage contain oils.What is the function of these oils?

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Evidence that black walnut trees exhibit allelopathy includes

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