Question 1

What is tropism in plants?

Accepted Answer

The growth or movement of a plant in response to a stimulus

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The process of photosynthesis in plants

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The process of pollination in plants

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The lifespan of a plant

Question 2

Which type of tropism is exhibited when a plant grows towards a source of light?

Accepted Answer

Phototropism

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Geotropism

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Thigmotropism

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Hydrotropism

Question 3

What type of tropism is displayed when a plant grows against the direction of gravity?

Accepted Answer

Negative geotropism

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Positive geotropism

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Thigmotropism

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Phototropism

Question 4

What is the purpose of hydrotropism in plants?

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To direct the growth of roots towards water

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To enhance the process of photosynthesis

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To protect the plant from predators

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To direct the growth of stems towards light

Question 5

Which type of tropism is exhibited when a plant grows towards a physical support?

Accepted Answer

Thigmotropism

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Gravitropism

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Phototropism

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Hydrotropism

Question 6

Which type of tropism is demonstrated by a plant's bending or curvature in response to touch?

Accepted Answer

Thigmotropism

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Hydrotropism

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Geotropism

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Phototropism

Question 7

What is the purpose of phototropism in plants?

Accepted Answer

To direct the growth of stems towards light

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To direct the growth of roots towards water

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To enhance the process of photosynthesis

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To protect the plant from predators

Question 8

What is the purpose of geotropism in plants?

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To direct the growth of roots towards gravity

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To direct the growth of stems towards light

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To enhance the process of photosynthesis

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To protect the plant from predators

Question 9

What type of tropism causes a plant to grow towards water?

Accepted Answer

Hydrotropism

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Thigmotropism

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Phototropism

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Geotropism

Question 10

What is the purpose of thigmotropism in plants?

Accepted Answer

To allow the plant to respond to touch and maximize support

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To direct the growth of roots towards gravity

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To direct the growth of stems towards light

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To enhance the process of photosynthesis

Question 11

What are tendrils in plants?

Accepted Answer

Modified leaves or stems that enable climbing or clinging

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Seeds that are dispersed by wind

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Flowers that attract pollinators

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Roots that absorb water and nutrients

Question 12

How do tendrils in plants help with climbing?

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They coil around supporting structures

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They have sharp hooks to latch onto surfaces

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They release chemicals to create a sticky substance

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They grow longer to reach higher surfaces

Question 13

Which of the following plants commonly use tendrils for support?

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Peas

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Sunflowers

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Cacti

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Daisies

Question 14

Which of the following is a common name for mimosa pudica?

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Sensitive plant

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Happy plant

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Sleepy plant

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Lazy plant

Question 15

What is a unique characteristic of the leaves of mimosa pudica?

Accepted Answer

Leaf folding in response to touch

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Serrated edges

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Thick and waxy texture

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Long and pointy shape

Question 16

What is the nastic movement exhibited by mimosa pudica?

Accepted Answer

Thigmonasty

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Hydrotropism

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Chemotropism

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Phototropism

Question 17

What is a nastic movement?

Accepted Answer

A directional response of a plant to a stimulus that is not dependent on the direction or intensity of the stimulus.

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A type of geological movement.

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A type of weather phenomenon.

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A type of animal movement.

Question 18

What is thigmotropism?

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A plant's response to touch or contact with a solid object.

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A plant's response to light.

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A plant's response to humidity.

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A plant's response to gravity.

Question 19

What is phototropism?

Accepted Answer

A plant's response to light.

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A plant's response to gravity.

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A plant's response to temperature.

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A plant's response to touch.

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