$$C_6H_{12}O_6$ + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{energy}$$

Question 1

Which scientist is credited with establishing the system of binomial nomenclature for naming organisms?

Accepted Answer

Carl Linnaeus

Question 2

Which of the following correctly lists the hierarchy of biological classification from broadest to most specific?

Accepted Answer

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Question 3

In the life cycle of bryophytes, which generation is dominant?

Accepted Answer

Gametophyte

Question 4

Which of the following is a synapomorphy that distinguishes land plants from green algae?

Accepted Answer

Multicellular, protected embryo

Question 5

What is the main challenge plants faced in making the evolutionary transition from water to land?

Accepted Answer

Preventing desiccation (drying out)

Question 6

Which equation best represents the process of photosynthesis in plants?

Accepted Answer

$$6CO_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6$ + 6O_2$$

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of the plant vascular tissue system?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Question 8

Which group of plants is characterized by seeds enclosed in fruits?

Accepted Answer

Angiosperms

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a monophyletic group?

Accepted Answer

A group that includes a common ancestor and all its descendants

Question 10

Which structure in angiosperms is responsible for the production of pollen?

Accepted Answer

Anther

Question 11

Which of the following is a derived trait found in red plants but not in green algae?

Accepted Answer

Absence of flagellated sperm

Question 12

Which tissue system in plants is responsible for photosynthesis, storage, and support?

Accepted Answer

Ground tissue

Question 13

Which of the following best describes secondary growth in plants?

Accepted Answer

Increase in thickness/girth of stems and roots

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT evidence supporting the endosymbiotic hypothesis for the origin of eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are found in all prokaryotes

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of protostomes but NOT deuterostomes?

Accepted Answer

Blastopore develops into the mouth

Question 16

Which equation represents the process of cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

$$C_6H_{12}O_6$ + 6O_2 ightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + 	ext{energy}$$

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of the dermal tissue system in plants?

Accepted Answer

Protection against pathogens and water loss

Question 18

Which of the following best describes a paraphyletic group?

Accepted Answer

A group that includes a common ancestor and some, but not all, descendants

Question 19

Which of the following is a primary function of the ground tissue system in plants?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis and storage

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of angiosperms but NOT gymnosperms?

Accepted Answer

Seeds enclosed in fruits

Plant Diversity, Evolution, and Structure: Study Guide for General Biology - Exam 2

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