Plant Growth and Development Final Exam 2022 with
complete solution. Graded 100%
What is not a valuable function of somatic embryogenesis? >>seed production in plants
Monocot embryogenesis differs from Dicot embryogen
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Plant Growth and Development Final Exam 2022 with
complete solution. Graded 100%
What is not a valuable function of somatic embryogenesis? >>seed production in plants
Monocot embryogenesis differs from Dicot embryogenesis in that... >>there is no heart
stage in monocots because they have only one cotyledon
totipotent >>All plant cells with a functional nucleus are capable of giving rise to a whole
plant
Which of the plant hormones is most thought to play an important role in the
degradation of the suspensor by causing senescence of these cells? >>abscisic acid
What group of plants develop with the nuclei free floating (no cell wall forms) when the
zygote nucleus divides? >>gymnosperms
The progressive pattern of development from a fertilized zygote to a mature seed is
suggestive of the progressive and sequential activation of... >>genes
The 3 primary stages of embryogenesis are: >>Globular, Heart, Torpedo
Seeds that desiccate and become quiescent are known as ________ seeds while those
that are hydrated at the time of seed shed and are unable to withstand desiccation are
known as ______________ seeds. >>orthodox; unorthodox
scutellum >>cotyledon; this structure helps absorb the endosperm
As the embryo matures and seed start to ripen, the maturing seed's dry weight stays
constant but the fresh weight declines. This is due to ... >>the maturing seed loosing
water and dessicating to 10 to 15% moisture content
What are reasons for a plant to produce seed? >>- survival of the species
- spreading species to new areas
- evolution
T/F: Gibberellins in the seed alurone layer stimulates the release of starch during seed
germination. >>False
What is the first general phase of germination? >>Emergence of the radicle
Freshly harvested seeds of many plants will not germinate or germinate poorly. They
require a period of warm, dry storage for a few weeks to a few months depending on
species. This process is.... >>afterripeningWhich phytohormone combinations stimulate germination? >>- Gibberellins + cytokinins
+ abscisic acid
- Gibberellins + cytokinins
- Gibberellins
During seed germination, imbibition of water occurs in a ___________ pattern.
>>triphasic
Radicle emergence involves cell growth and rupture of the tissues surrounding the
embryo, but typically does NOT involve ___________. >>cellular division
What is the photoreceptor involved in response to light? >>phytochrome
T/F: In embryo dormancy, the removal of the seed coat will result in germination.
>>False
The average size of a vegetative apical meristem is... >>150 - 200 μm
The cells in the area immediately above the youngest leaf primordia tend to be very
small with a high _____________ ratio. >>nucleus : cytoplasm
Determinate growth in plants can be regulated by terminal flowering as in many grasses
or _________________ in other plants. >>genetics
The cells in the two to five outermost layers of the apical meristem are referred to as the
_________. >>tunica
Differentiation >>the process whereby cells from a common origin become different
plastochron >>The time interval between the initiation of two successive leaves
Synthesis of RNA in the central zone is reported to be less active than in the peripheral
zone because _______________. >>these cells are relatively inactive and divide
infrequently divide in the vegetative state
Cells in the tunica layers primarily divide at right angles to the surface or....
>>anticlinally
Which of the following factors can contribute to the duration of plant growth. >>all are
correct
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