Question 1

What kind of entity is a lichen?

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A)   an association between a fungus and a brown alga
B)   an association between a multicellular protist related to the brown algae and a bacterium
C)   an association between a fungus and cyanobacteria or green algae
D)   an association between a bryophyte and a fungusE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The ________ is the protective chamber that houses the ovule and later matures to become the fruit.

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A)   ovary
B)   carpel
C)   sepals
D)   stigmaE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

In plants, the vascular tissue made of dead cells that transport water and minerals from the roots is called

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A)   xylem.
B)   phloem.
C)   lignin.
D)   meristem.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following plants has a dominant sporophyte generation and a seed, but no fruit?

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A)   fern
B)   pine tree
C)   tulip
D)   mossE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

The evolution of easily modified flower colors that can make plants attractive to animals was an important factor in angiosperm evolution because

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A)   plants have no way to cross-pollinate without the intervention of animals.
B)   animals are more effective at delivering pollen to other flowers than is the wind.
C)   flower color attracts animals that can disperse the seeds of the plant.
D)   successful evolution requires interactions between plants and animals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements correctly describes the alternation of generations in a plant life cycle?

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A)   Diploid sporophytes that produce spores by meiosis alternate with haploid gametophytes that produce gametes by mitosis.
B)   Diploid sporophytes that produce gametes by meiosis alternate with haploid sporophytes that produce gametes by mitosis.
C)   Diploid gametophytes that produce spores by mitosis alternate with haploid sporophytes that produce gametes by meiosis.
D)   Diploid gametophytes that produce gametes by meiosis alternate with haploid sporophytes that produce spores by mitosis.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following options correctly represents the most likely sequence of the evolution of plants, from earliest to most recent?

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A)   bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms, angiosperms
B)   seedless vascular plants, bryophytes, angiosperms, gymnosperms
C)   bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, angiosperms, gymnosperms
D)   bryophytes, gymnosperms, seedless vascular plants, angiospermsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following would be the best evidence to demonstrate that mushrooms are living, reproducing organisms?

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A)   flagellated sperm
B)   pollen
C)   lignin
D)   spore production and dispersalE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The dominant stage of the moss life cycle is the

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A)   sporophyte.
B)   gametangium.
C)   pollen.
D)   gametophyte.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Different kinds of mycorrhizae occur in different ecosystems. For example, as you walk up a mountain, you might find one type of mycorrhizae in lower regions and a second, different type of mycorrhizae in higher regions. Why are there mycorrhizae specific to certain ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mycorrhizae are adapted to the altitude.
B)   Mycorrhizae are adapted to the type of slope of the land.
C)   Mycorrhizae tend to colonize all levels of the mountain.
D)   Mycorrhizae are adapted to the type of soil and the type of vegetation present.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding fungi is false?

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A)   Fungi are important decomposers in ecosystems.
B)   Fungi can break down only plant material.
C)   The distinctive flavor of certain cheeses is due to fungi.
D)   The first antibiotic discovered came from a fungus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Crop plants can have higher densities of stomata on the underside of their leaves than on the surfaces of their leaves. Some scientists hypothesize that that the evolution of this adaptation enhanced the ability of these plants to regulate the rate of CO2 uptake for each surface.
-Suppose you wanted to test this hypothesis using sunflower plants. Which of the following would be the best procedure regarding the groups you use in your experiment?

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A)   Choose two equal-size groups of sunflower plants. One would be the experimental group and one would be the control group.
B)   Choose equal-size groups of sunflower plants and zinnia plants. The sunflower plants would be the experimental group and the zinnia plants would be the control group.
C)   Choose two groups of sunflower plants. The experimental group would have twice as many plants as the control group.
D)   Choose two groups of sunflower plants. The experimental group would have half as many plants as the control group.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The ripened ovary of a flower, which is adapted to disperse seeds, is called a/an

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A)   ovule.
B)   casing.
C)   fruit.
D)   sporangium.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

A mushroom is

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A)   composed of many threadlike filaments called mycorrhizae.
B)   specialized to obtain most of the nutrients for the fungal mycelium.
C)   an independent stage in the alternation of generations of the fungal life cycle.
D)   an aboveground reproductive structure connected to a mycelium.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

The ________ represents the sporophyte generation of a conifer, and the ________ produces gametophytes.

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A)   cone; tree
B)   tree; cone
C)   tree; pollen
D)   seed; treeE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

About 95% of all modern plant species

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A)   have a dominant sporophyte in their life cycle.
B)   lack a sporophyte to house a gametophyte stage.
C)   have a gametophyte adapted to house a sporophyte stage.
D)   have flagellated sperm.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Hallucinations, nervous spasms, and even death can result when humans consume grain infested with

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A)   corn smut.
B)   chytrids.
C)   coccidioidomycosis.
D)   ergots.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The loss of plant biodiversity, including the wild relatives of crop species, is harmful because these wild relatives

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A)   feed most of the world's population.
B)   may be suitable for domestication and regional production.
C)   are often tastier than existing crops.
D)   are a source of genetic diversity that could be used to modify or bolster existing crops.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The heterokaryotic phase of a fungal life cycle is a

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A)   stage in which the hyphae contain only one type of haploid nucleus.
B)   stage in which hyphae contain two genetically different haploid nuclei.
C)   stage in which hyphae contain two genetically different diploid nuclei.
D)   triploid stage formed by the fusion of a diploid nucleus with the haploid nucleus of a compatible hypha.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A cocklebur is dispersed by ________, whereas most fleshy, edible fruits are eaten by animals that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   wind; fully digest the fruits, including the seeds, which are killed
B)   water currents; defecate the intact seeds
C)   hitching rides on animals; fully digest the fruits, including the seeds, which are killed
D)   hitching rides on animals; defecate the intact seedsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 17: The Evolution of Plant and Fungal Diversity

The ripened ovary of a flower, which is adapted to disperse seeds, is called a/an

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In plants, the vascular tissue made of dead cells that transport water and minerals from the roots is called

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About 95% of all modern plant species

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What kind of entity is a lichen?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the alternation of generations in a plant life cycle?

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The represents the sporophyte generation of a conifer, and the produces gametophytes.

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Which of the following plants has a dominant sporophyte generation and a seed, but no fruit?

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Different kinds of mycorrhizae occur in different ecosystems. For example, as you walk up a mountain, you might find one type of mycorrhizae in lower regions and a second, different type of mycorrhizae in higher regions. Why are there mycorrhizae specific to certain ecosystems?

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Which of the following options correctly represents the most likely sequence of the evolution of plants, from earliest to most recent?

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The dominant stage of the moss life cycle is the

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A mushroom is

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Hallucinations, nervous spasms, and even death can result when humans consume grain infested with

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The heterokaryotic phase of a fungal life cycle is a

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The loss of plant biodiversity, including the wild relatives of crop species, is harmful because these wild relatives

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The evolution of easily modified flower colors that can make plants attractive to animals was an important factor in angiosperm evolution because

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Which of the following statements regarding fungi is false?

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The ________ is the protective chamber that houses the ovule and later matures to become the fruit.

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Which of the following would be the best evidence to demonstrate that mushrooms are living, reproducing organisms?

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A cocklebur is dispersed by , whereas most fleshy, edible fruits are eaten by animals that .

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The ripened ovary of a flower, which is adapted to disperse seeds, is called a/an

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In plants, the vascular tissue made of dead cells that transport water and minerals from the roots is called

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About 95% of all modern plant species

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the alternation of generations in a plant life cycle?

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The ________ represents the sporophyte generation of a conifer, and the ________ produces gametophytes.

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Which of the following plants has a dominant sporophyte generation and a seed, but no fruit?

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Different kinds of mycorrhizae occur in different ecosystems. For example, as you walk up a mountain, you might find one type of mycorrhizae in lower regions and a second, different type of mycorrhizae in higher regions. Why are there mycorrhizae specific to certain ecosystems?

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Which of the following options correctly represents the most likely sequence of the evolution of plants, from earliest to most recent?

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Hallucinations, nervous spasms, and even death can result when humans consume grain infested with

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The heterokaryotic phase of a fungal life cycle is a

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The loss of plant biodiversity, including the wild relatives of crop species, is harmful because these wild relatives

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The evolution of easily modified flower colors that can make plants attractive to animals was an important factor in angiosperm evolution because

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Which of the following statements regarding fungi is false?

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Which of the following would be the best evidence to demonstrate that mushrooms are living, reproducing organisms?

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