Question 1

Which of these statements about florigen is not true?

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A)  Florigen is triggered by the ratio of auxin to phytochrome.
B)  The structure of florigen is unknown.
C)  Florigen transferred from a flowering plant to a nonflowering one can trigger flowering.
D)  Florigen is produced in leaves,not flowers.
E)  The florigen response may involve several chemical messengers.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Angiosperms use which temporary reproductive structures that are not present in any other group of plants?

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A)  cones
B)  carpels
C)  receptacles
D)  flowers
E)  seedsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The steps involved in the fertilization of angiosperm flowers include all of the following except

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A)  pollen is transported to a stigma of a flower.
B)  when pollen reaches the stigma of a flower,it begins to grow a pollen tube that pierces the style.
C)  the style of the pistil contracts to bring the sperm closer to the embryo saC.
D)  the pollen tube grows until it reaches the ovule in the ovary.
E)  double fertilization produces an embryo and the endosperm.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the angiosperm embryo sac is false?

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A)  It contains eight nuclei.
B)  It is the gametophyte generation of the plant.
C)  The nuclei within the embryo sac are diploid.
D)  The synergids flank the egg cell.
E)  The embryo sac nuclei are produced by mitosis of a megasporE.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The androecium is a collective term for the

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A)  carpels.
B)  stamens.
C)  petals.
D)  sepals.
E)  ovules.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A researcher is investigating the morphology of complete flowers.This means that the flowers contain

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A)  calyx,corolla,receptacle,and carpels.
B)  calyx,corolla,carpels,and ovules.
C)  calyx,corolla,stamens,and anthers.
D)  calyx,corolla,carpels,and pistils.
E)  calyx,corolla,androecium,and gynoecium.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Plants that produce only ovules or only pollen are called

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A)  monoecious plants.
B)  dioecious plants.
C)  hermaphroditic plants.
D)  incomplete plants.
E)  determinant plants.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about flowering plants is true?

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A)  A short-day plant requires nights longer than a certain critical period to trigger flowering.
B)  A long-day plant requires nights shorter than a certain critical period to inhibit flowering.
C)  A short-day plant requires daylight of short wavelengths.
D)  A long-day plant requires long wavelengths during the night.
E)  A long-day plant requires long days alternating with short days.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

In the ABC model of floral organ identity genes,different combinations of the three genes specify the following different floral organs.Mutants missing the C gene have flowers with only

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A)  petals and sepals.
B)  stamens and carpels.
C)  petals.
D)  sepals.
E)  stamens,carpels,and petals.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

What is the best description of double fertilization in angiosperms?

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A)  One sperm fertilizes the egg,which develops into the embryo;the other sperm fertilizes the ovary,which becomes the fruit.
B)  One sperm fertilizes the egg,which develops into the embryo;the other sperm fertilizes the polar nuclei,which forms the endosperm.
C)  One sperm fertilizes the egg,which develops into the embryo;the other sperm fertilizes the polar nuclei,which forms the seed coat.
D)  One sperm fertilizes the egg,which develops into the embryo;the other sperm produces the pollen tube.
E)  One pollen grain fertilizes the embryo sac;the other sperm fertilizes the pollen grain.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

When functional stamens and carpels are both present,but reach maturity at different times,the flowers are said to be

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A)  androecious.
B)  dioecious.
C)  dichogamous.
D)  monoecious.
E)  gynoecious.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 12

In a wind-pollinated flower,which of these flower parts would probably be inconspicuous or missing?

Accepted Answer

A)  receptacle
B)  stamens
C)  pistils
D)  petals
E)  stigmasF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The fused carpels of a gynoecium are referred to as

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A)  simple flowers.
B)  corollas.
C)  complete flowers.
D)  compound pistils.
E)  compound stamens.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Flowering plants use animals or wind to transfer ________ between flowers.

Accepted Answer

A)  spores
B)  CO2
C)  ovules
D)  seeds
E)  pollenF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

In the ABC model of floral organ identity genes,different combinations of the three genes specify the following different floral organs.Which of the genes influences the other two?

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A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  florigen
E)  ethyleneF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Plants such as oaks,birches,and corn produce both staminate and pistillate flowers on the same plant.These types of plants are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  monoecious.
B)  dioecious.
C)  hermaphroditiC.
D)  complete.
E)  determinant.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

All of the following are modes of vegetative reproduction except

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A)  runners.
B)  rhizoids.
C)  apomixis.
D)  suckers.
E)  rhizomes.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of these is not an example of coevolution between flowers and pollinating bees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bees have tongues to lap up nectar.
B)  Some bees are hairy to collect and carry pollen.
C)  Flowers have ultraviolet markings visible to bees but invisible to most other insects.
D)  Some flowers are bright red with long tubes to hold nectar.
E)  Bees have strong preferences for particular types of flowers and remember where the plants are located.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

If a plant self-pollinates and has complete flowers,then it must be

Accepted Answer

A)  dichogamous.
B)  monoecious.
C)  dioecious.
D)  staminate.
E)  pistillatE.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Among insect-pollinated angiosperms,which of these are the most common pollinators?

Accepted Answer

A)  bees
B)  butterflies
C)  fruit flies
D)  moths
E)  antsF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 42: Plant Reproduction

The steps involved in the fertilization of angiosperm flowers include all of the following except

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If a plant self-pollinates and has complete flowers,then it must be

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In the ABC model of floral organ identity genes,different combinations of the three genes specify the following different floral organs.Which of the genes influences the other two?

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A researcher is investigating the morphology of complete flowers.This means that the flowers contain

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Which of these statements about florigen is not true?

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Which of the following statements about flowering plants is true?

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What is the best description of double fertilization in angiosperms?

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Which of the following statements about the angiosperm embryo sac is false?

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All of the following are modes of vegetative reproduction except

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Among insect-pollinated angiosperms,which of these are the most common pollinators?

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The fused carpels of a gynoecium are referred to as

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When functional stamens and carpels are both present,but reach maturity at different times,the flowers are said to be

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Angiosperms use which temporary reproductive structures that are not present in any other group of plants?

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In the ABC model of floral organ identity genes,different combinations of the three genes specify the following different floral organs.Mutants missing the C gene have flowers with only

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The androecium is a collective term for the

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Flowering plants use animals or wind to transfer ________ between flowers.

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Which of these is not an example of coevolution between flowers and pollinating bees?

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In a wind-pollinated flower,which of these flower parts would probably be inconspicuous or missing?

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