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59. What is the name of the meristematic tissue that gives rise to future vascular tissue?
60. What is the name of the elongated structure that links the embryo to the nutrient tissue of
the seed?
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61. Which of these structures does not begin development during embryogenesis?
62. Which of these is not part of a seed?
63. Endosperm tissue of angiosperms has what ploidy level?
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64. Germination requires the use of metabolic reserves in the seed. Which of these
compartments contains starch used to fuel early seedling growth?
65. Which of the following is not a feature of a seed?
66. Why do oils form a significant part of the nutritional reserves in many seeds?
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67. What is the term for the single cotyledon within the kernels of cereal grains?
68. What is the portion of a dicot seedling below the cotyledons called?
69. Stratification refers to the extended exposure to ________________ that is required for
some seeds to germinate.
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70. Which structure does NOT represent a mode of vegetative reproduction?
72. Which part of the seed produces hydrolytic enzymes that break down the starchy
endosperm during seed germination?
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73. When a seed germinates, the embryo emerges from its dormancy and begins which phase
of the plant life cycle?
74. Which of the following statements about the epicotyl is true?
75. Despite its name, Kentucky Bluegrass is a widespread turfgrass used for lawns
throughout the United States. In some regions, strains have developed desirable disease-
resistant properties. However, Kentucky Bluegrass typically develops by apomixis. Plant
breeders say this creates both a challenge and an opportunity for engineering novel strains.
Why?
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76. Dandelions develop seeds by apomixis. What benefits does this strategy provide over
vegetative or sexual reproduction?
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Clarify Question
What is the key concept addressed by the question?
What type of thinking is required?
.
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What do you already know about apomixis? What other information is related to the
question?
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Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer?
Reflect on Process
Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the
process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a
more desirable result?
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77. Which tissue can NOT divide to give rise to identical progeny in a plant that reproduces
asexually?
78. Which of the following statements about plant tissue culture is false?
Ranking Questions
79. Walking through the botanical garden with a friend, you spy a rare and beautiful variety of
Hosta. “Oh I would love to have one of those!” you exclaim. “But they cost a king’s ransom.”
Your friend smiles, snips off a tiny piece of the shoot, and says, “I’ll grow you one. I’ll just
take it back to lab and…”