The word 'phyllotaxy' refers to the:

The word 'phyllotaxy' refers to the: a) air spaces for internal ventilation in leaves. b) arrangement of leaves on a stem. c) sloughing off of root...

Collenchyma cells can best be described as:

Collenchyma cells can best be described as: a) Non-living with thick walls impregnated with lignin b) Living, roughly round in cross section, with...

Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is:

Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is: a) A perennial legume pasture species b) Drought tolerant due to rhizomes c) An annual legume pasture species d) Susceptible...

In a flower, the Carpel (Pistil) consists of a:

In a flower, the Carpel (Pistil) consists of a: a) Stigma, style, ovary and ovule b) Anther, stigma, filament and ovary c) Stigma, filament, style...

In a flower, the stamen consists of a:

In a flower, the stamen consists of a: a) Stigma and style b) Anther and stigma c) Stigma and filament d) Filament and anther Answer: d) Filament...

In grasses, the role of the scutellum is to:

In grasses, the role of the scutellum is to: a) protect the emerging plumule. b) protect the emerging radical. c) transfer the energy from the endosperm...

Maize reduces self-fertilisation by:

Maize reduces self-fertilisation by: a) being monoecious. b) being dioecious. c) being self-incompatible. d) having different stamen and style maturation...

The plant hormone ethylene can be used to

The plant hormone ethylene can be used to a) increase grass growth. b) kill broadleaf weeds. c) prevent reproductive growth. d) control fruit ripening. Answer: d)...

A leaf stalk is called a:

A leaf stalk is called a: a) Coleoptile b) Stipule c) Lamina d) Petiole Answer: d) Petio...

The function of the coleorhiza is to:

The function of the coleorhiza is to: a) prevent water entering the stem. b) transfer nutrients to the embryo. c) protect the emerging radicle. d)...

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle? a) Synthesizes sugars from CO2 b) Uses NAHPH to release CO2 c) Splits water and releases O2 d) Synthesizes...

Hybrid cultivar seed:

Hybrid cultivar seed: a) is the F1 generation of inbred parents. b) should be stored and grown the next year. c) is developed by inbreeding. d) is...

A seed can be characterised as having:

A seed can be characterised as having: a) a high respiration rate and low water content. b) a low respiration rate and low water content. c) a low...

Plant cells have plasmodesmata which:

Plant cells have plasmodesmata which: a) store various pigments. b) synthesise proteins on the endoplasmic reticulum. c) allow cytoplasm to pass through...

The function of the coleoptile is to:

The function of the coleoptile is to: a) prevent water entering the stem. b) transfer nutrients to the embryo. c) protect the emerging plumule. d)...

Double fertilisation occurs in:

Double fertilisation occurs in: a) Conifers b) Moss and liverworts c) Ferns and fern allies d) Flowering plants Answer: d) Flowering plan...

Amines are

Amines are A) acidic. B) basic. C) neutral. D) variable with respect to acid/base behavior. Answer: B) basi...

The compound (CH3)3N is called

The compound (CH3)3N is called A) methylamine. B) dimethylamine. C) trimethylamine. D) methyl ammonia. Answer: C) trimethylamin...

The compound CH3NH2 is called

The compound CH3NH2 is called A) methylamine. B) dimethylamine. C) trimethylamine. D) methyl ammonia. Answer: A) methylamin...

Amines are derivatives of

Amines are derivatives of A) ammonia. B) methane. C) water. D) amino acids. Answer: A) ammoni...

Esters are often used as

Esters are often used as A) anesthetics. B) disinfectants. C) fragrances. D) insecticides. Answer: C) fragrance...

Vinegar is a solution of ________ in water.

Vinegar is a solution of ________ in water. A) acetic acid B) butyric acid C) formic acid D) proprionic acid Answer: A) acetic ac...

The -COOH group represents the

The -COOH group represents the A) carboxyl group. B) carbonyl group. C) alcohol group. D) aldehyde group. Answer: A) carboxyl grou...

Phenols are often used as

Phenols are often used as A) anesthetics. B) disinfectants. C) fragrances. D) insecticides. Answer: B) disinfectant...

A homologous series of alcohols contains

A homologous series of alcohols contains A) the same number of carbon atoms, but a different number of hydroxyl groups. B) the same number of carbon...

The formula of methanol is

The formula of methanol is A) COH. B) CHOH. C) CH2OH. D) CH3OH. Answer: D) CH3O...

In general, CFCs are

In general, CFCs are A) solids with high melting points. B) solids with low melting points. C) liquids with high boiling points. D) gases or liquids...

The formula of benzene is

The formula of benzene is A) C2H2. B) C4H4. C) C6H6. D) C6H12. Answer: C) C6H...

The formula for propyne is

The formula for propyne is A) C3H6. B) C3H4. C) C3H8. D) C3H3. Answer: B) C3H...

The formula for cyclopropane is

The formula for cyclopropane is A) C3H8. B) C7H16. C) C3H6. D) C7H12. Answer: C) C3H...

The formula for hexene is

The formula for hexene is A) C6H12. B) C7H16. C) C3H8. D) C6H12. Answer: C) C3H...

The formula for butane is

The formula for butane is A) C4H10. B) C5H12. C) C6H14. D) C4H8. Answer: A) C4H1...

The compounds CH3CH3 and CH3CH2CH3 are

The compounds CH3CH3 and CH3CH2CH3 are A) isomers. B) allotropes. C) isotopes. D) homologs. Answer: D) homolog...

Alkanes are often called

Alkanes are often called A) unsaturated hydrocarbons. B) saturated hydrocarbons. C) carbohydrates. D) saturated fats. Answer: B) saturated...

Petroleum jelly is

Petroleum jelly is A) a mixture of low carbon number hydrocarbons. B) a mixture of moderate carbon number hydrocarbons. C) a mixture of higher carbon...

The simplest alkane is

The simplest alkane is A) monane. B) ethane. C) methane. D) propane. Answer: C) methan...

Carbon is almost always

Carbon is almost always A) monovalent. B) divalent. C) trivalent. D) tetravalent. Answer: D) tetravalen...

An organic compound is best defined as

An organic compound is best defined as A) a compound containing carbon. B) a compound of carbon and hydrogen. C) a compound produced by a living organism. D)...

Organic chemistry is most broadly defined as

Organic chemistry is most broadly defined as A) the chemistry of living systems. B) the chemistry of substances produced by living systems. C) the...