Plant Taxonomy

Description: Plant Taxonomy Quiz
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What is the scientific name of the common daisy?

  1. Bellis perennis

  2. Taraxacum officinale

  3. Trifolium repens

  4. Ranunculus acris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The common daisy is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Its scientific name is Bellis perennis.

Which of the following is a gymnosperm?

  1. Pine

  2. Fern

  3. Moss

  4. Liverwort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gymnosperms are a group of seed plants that do not produce flowers or fruits. Pines are gymnosperms.

What is the largest family of flowering plants?

  1. Asteraceae

  2. Orchidaceae

  3. Fabaceae

  4. Poaceae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asteraceae family is the largest family of flowering plants, with over 23,000 species.

Which of the following is a monocot?

  1. Grass

  2. Palm

  3. Lily

  4. Rose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monocots are a group of flowering plants that have one cotyledon (seed leaf) in their seeds. Grasses are monocots.

What is the function of the stamen in a flower?

  1. To produce pollen

  2. To produce nectar

  3. To attract pollinators

  4. To protect the ovary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower. It produces pollen, which is necessary for fertilization.

Which of the following is a fruit?

  1. Apple

  2. Carrot

  3. Potato

  4. Onion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fruits are the mature ovaries of flowering plants. Apples are fruits.

What is the process by which plants make food?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Cellular respiration

  3. Transpiration

  4. Nitrogen fixation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food.

Which of the following is a vascular plant?

  1. Fern

  2. Moss

  3. Liverwort

  4. Hornwort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vascular plants are plants that have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients. Ferns are vascular plants.

What is the largest group of plants?

  1. Angiosperms

  2. Gymnosperms

  3. Bryophytes

  4. Pteridophytes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angiosperms are the largest group of plants, with over 250,000 species.

Which of the following is a non-vascular plant?

  1. Moss

  2. Fern

  3. Liverwort

  4. Horsetail


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Non-vascular plants are plants that do not have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients. Mosses are non-vascular plants.

What is the function of the pistil in a flower?

  1. To produce pollen

  2. To produce nectar

  3. To attract pollinators

  4. To protect the ovary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pistil is the female reproductive organ of a flower. It protects the ovary, which contains the ovules.

Which of the following is a seed?

  1. Bean

  2. Nut

  3. Grain

  4. Fruit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seeds are the mature ovules of flowering plants. Beans are seeds.

What is the process by which plants lose water vapor?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Cellular respiration

  3. Transpiration

  4. Nitrogen fixation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves.

Which of the following is a bryophyte?

  1. Moss

  2. Fern

  3. Liverwort

  4. Hornwort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bryophytes are a group of non-vascular plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.

What is the function of the root in a plant?

  1. To absorb water and nutrients

  2. To anchor the plant in the ground

  3. To store food

  4. To produce flowers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The root is the part of the plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

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