John Glenn Plant Test
Students recall parts and functions for seeds, roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.
- 1.This structure transports water and minerals up the stem.
- A.
Stoma
- B.
Phloem
- C.
Tuber
- D.
Xylem
- 2.In photosynthesis, water is transported to the leaves where it is combined with sunlight energy and _______________ to form glucose.
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Glucose
- C.
Carbon dioxide
- D.
Carbon monoxide
- 3.This structure is at the very center of the stem.
- A.
Vascular cambium
- B.
Pith
- C.
Heartwood
- D.
Sapwood
- 4.Plant roots:
- A.
Absorb water and minerals
- B.
Anchor the plant
- C.
Store food for the plant
- D.
A, b, and c
- 5.Which of the following is NOT an example of a root?
- A.
Carrot
- B.
Yam
- C.
Radish
- D.
Spinach
- 6.Roots have a cap at the tip. What is it used for?
- A.
It is used to protect the root.
- B.
It is used for mitosis.
- C.
It is used to store food.
- D.
It is used for root growth.
- 7.Phloem is used to transport:
- A.
Water up the stem
- B.
Water down the stem
- C.
Glucose up the stem
- D.
Glucose down the stem
- 8.Why do flowers have such colorful petals?
- A.
To scare away predators
- B.
To trap insects
- C.
To attract animals for pollination
- D.
To hide pollen
- 9.Which of the following is NOT a way that seeds are dispersed?
- A.
Sun
- B.
Wind
- C.
Water
- D.
Animals
- 10.Which of the following is a pollinator of a flower?
- A.
Bee
- B.
Elephant
- C.
Hummingbird
- D.
A and c
- 11.What part of the plant is responsible for most of the photosynthesis?
- A.
Leaf
- B.
Root
- C.
Flower
- D.
Stem
- 12.Why is the cotyledon important for the embryo in the seed?
- A.
It is a part of photosynthesis.
- B.
The embryo has no sunlight in the seed.
- C.
It softens the seed coat.
- D.
It covers the seed and protects it.
- 13.Which of the following is a function of the stem?
- A.
Supports the leaves near the sun for photosynthesis
- B.
Helps transport water and minerals up the plant
- C.
Helps transport glucose down the plant
- D.
A, b, and c
- 14.What plant structure produces pollen?
- A.
Stigma
- B.
Ovary
- C.
Anther
- D.
Stoma
- 15.Where does carbon dioxide (CO2) enter the plant?
- A.
Stomata
- B.
Root tip
- C.
Cotyledon
- D.
Phloem
- 16.
![Which letter points to the seed coat? - ProProfs]( "Which letter points to the seed coat?")
Which letter points to the seed coat?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 17.
![What letter points to the baby plant? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the baby plant?")
What letter points to the baby plant?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 18.
![What letter points to the part that protects the seed? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the part that protects the seed?")
What letter points to the part that protects the seed?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 19.
![What letter points to the cotyledon? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the cotyledon?")
What letter points to the cotyledon?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 20.
![What letter points to the part that supplies food to the embryo? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the part that supplies food to the embryo?")
What letter points to the part that supplies food to the embryo?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 21.
![What letter points to the embryo? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the embryo?")
What letter points to the embryo?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 22.
![What letter points to the sepals? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the sepals?")
What letter points to the sepals?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
- 23.
![What letter points to the filament? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the filament?")
What letter points to the filament?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
- 24.
![What letter points to the ovary? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the ovary?")
What letter points to the ovary?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
- 25.
![What letter points to the petal? - ProProfs]( "What letter points to the petal?")
What letter points to the petal?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
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