Vascular Plants Quiz: How Well You Know?

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Vascular Plants Quiz: How Well You Know? - Quiz

How well do you know vascular plants? Do you suppose you can take on this quiz? Vascular plants form a large group of plants defined as land plants that have woody tissues for conducting water and minerals throughout the plant. They also contain non lignified tissue to incite photosynthesis. Some examples of vascular plants include trees, grasses, flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Take this quiz and learn more about vascular plants.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the thick pink arrow (the one coming from the top edge) of the picture pointing to?
- A.
  
  A stoma
- B.
  
  A stomata
- C.
  
  A guard cell
- D.
  
  A chloroplast
Correct Answer
C. A guard cell

Explanation
The thick pink arrow in the picture is pointing to a guard cell. Guard cells are specialized cells found in the epidermis of plant leaves and stems. They surround and control the opening and closing of stomata, which are tiny openings on the surface of the leaf. The guard cells regulate the exchange of gases, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen, between the plant and its environment.

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2.

What is the thin orange arrow pointing to in the picture?
- A.
  
  A stoma
- B.
  
  A vacuole
- C.
  
  A guard cell
- D.
  
  A nucleus
Correct Answer
A. A stoma

Explanation
The thin orange arrow is pointing to a stoma. A stoma is a small opening on the surface of a leaf that allows for gas exchange. It is surrounded by two specialized cells called guard cells, which control the opening and closing of the stoma. The vacuole is a structure within a cell that stores water and other substances, while the nucleus is the central part of a cell that contains genetic material.

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3.

The picture from the previous two questions was most likely taken of
- A.
  
  A leaf of a nonvascular plant
- B.
  
  A leaf from a bryophyte
- C.
  
  The root of a vascular plant
- D.
  
  A leaf of a vascular plant
Correct Answer
D. A leaf of a vascular plant

Explanation
The picture from the previous two questions was most likely taken of a leaf of a vascular plant. This is because vascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant, which includes leaves. Nonvascular plants, such as mosses, do not have these specialized tissues, so the picture is unlikely to be of a leaf from a nonvascular plant.

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4.

Which of the following best describes the cuticle of a vascular plant?
- A.
  
  The vascular tissue that transports food through a plant
- B.
  
  The vascular tissue that transports water through a plant
- C.
  
  The protective covering on a leaf to help it to retain water
- D.
  
  An adaptation of seeds to protect them from drying up while underground.
Correct Answer
C. The protective covering on a leaf to help it to retain water

Explanation
The cuticle of a vascular plant refers to the protective covering on a leaf that helps it retain water. This waxy layer prevents excessive water loss from the leaf surface, reducing evaporation and maintaining hydration within the plant. It acts as a barrier against environmental factors such as wind, heat, and pathogens, ensuring the plant's survival in various conditions.

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5.

Which of the following is true?
- A.
  
  When guard cells have plenty of water, the stoma closes to reduce the chance of losing water into the atmosphere.
- B.
  
  Xylem is vascular tissue that transports food from the leaves where photosynthesis is taking place to the rest of the plant for use or storage.
- C.
  
  When a plant is in need of water, and the surrounding environment is extremely dry, the guard cells lose water due to osmosis and the stomata close.
- D.
  
  All of these are true.
Correct Answer
C. When a plant is in need of water, and the surrounding environment is extremely dry, the guard cells lose water due to osmosis and the stomata close.

Explanation
When a plant is in need of water, and the surrounding environment is extremely dry, the guard cells lose water due to osmosis and the stomata close. This is because the plant needs to conserve water and prevent excessive water loss through transpiration. By closing the stomata, the plant reduces the surface area available for water evaporation, thus minimizing water loss. Guard cells play a crucial role in regulating the opening and closing of stomata, allowing the plant to adapt to changing environmental conditions and maintain water balance.

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6.

Which of the following best describe what is in Aly's picture? (Check all that apply!)
- A.
  
  Moss under a stereoscope (the microscope that you can look through with both eyes!).
- B.
  
  A wet slide made with multiple elodea leaves.
- C.
  
  A nonvascular plant.
- D.
  
  A germinating Wisconsin Fast Plant seed
- E.
  
  The guard cells and stomata of a vascular plant
Correct Answer(s)
A. Moss under a stereoscope (the microscope that you can look through with both eyes!).
C. A nonvascular plant.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Moss under a stereoscope (the microscope that you can look through with both eyes!)" and "A nonvascular plant." The picture likely shows moss under a stereoscope, which is a type of microscope. Additionally, the picture may also depict a nonvascular plant, as mosses are typically classified as nonvascular plants.

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7.

What is Parks' picture of?
- A.
  
  A bryophyte
- B.
  
  A nonvascular plant
- C.
  
  A germinating Wisconsin Fast Plant
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
C. A germinating Wisconsin Fast Plant

Explanation
Parks' picture is of a germinating Wisconsin Fast Plant. This is indicated by the fact that the other options, a bryophyte and a nonvascular plant, are not mentioned in the question. Therefore, the correct answer must be the only option provided that directly relates to the picture.

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8.

What do the numbers in the picture label?
- A.
  
  1 - seed coat; 2 - mold; 3 - stoma
- B.
  
  1 - stoma; 2 - guard cells; 3 - cuticle
- C.
  
  1 - seed coat; 2 - root hairs; 3 - radicle (first root)
- D.
  
  1 - cotyledons; 2 - stomata; 3 - guard cells
Correct Answer
C. 1 - seed coat; 2 - root hairs; 3 - radicle (first root)

Explanation
The numbers in the picture label different parts of a seed. Number 1 represents the seed coat, which is the protective outer covering of the seed. Number 2 represents root hairs, which are tiny hair-like structures that increase the surface area of the root for absorption of water and nutrients. Number 3 represents the radicle, which is the embryonic root of the plant and is the first part to emerge from the seed during germination.

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