Plant ID Final Study GuIDe

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    What family is this plant in? - ProProfs

    What family is this plant in?

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The 'Plant ID Final Study Guide' quiz assesses knowledge of plant family classification, focusing on succulents, cacti, orchids, and other specific plant types. It tests understanding of structural terminology and plant identification skills, essential for students in botany and plant sciences.

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    What family is this in? - ProProfs

    What family is this in?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is Orchidaceae. Orchidaceae is the scientific name for the orchid family. Orchids are a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, known for their beautiful and often exotic flowers. They are found in almost every habitat, from tropical rainforests to deserts. Orchids are highly prized for their aesthetic appeal and are popular as ornamental plants.

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    A large, rosette herb with sharp pointed leaves...what family is this in? - ProProfs

    A large, rosette herb with sharp pointed leaves...what family is this in?

    Explanation
    Agavaceae is the correct answer because this family includes plants with rosette growth habit and sharp pointed leaves, such as agave plants. Agavaceae is a family of flowering plants that primarily consists of succulent plants native to arid regions. These plants are known for their distinctive rosette shape and sharp leaves, making Agavaceae the most suitable family for the given description.

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    This entire structure is called a ____________ - ProProfs

    This entire structure is called a ____________

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    A spikelet is a term used to describe the entire structure being referred to in the question. It is a compact unit in the inflorescence of grasses and sedges, consisting of one or more florets surrounded by glumes. The spikelet is the basic unit of the inflorescence and is characteristic of these plant families.

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    What family is this in? - ProProfs

    What family is this in?

    Explanation
    The given answer, Poaceae, is the correct family for the plant in question. Poaceae, also known as the grass family, is one of the largest plant families and includes various types of grasses, cereals, and bamboos. This family is characterized by their long, narrow leaves with parallel veins, hollow stems, and small, inconspicuous flowers. The answer suggests that the plant belongs to this family, indicating that it shares these characteristics and is likely a type of grass or related species.

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    The bract completely enclosing the female flower is called the ______ - ProProfs

    The bract completely enclosing the female flower is called the ______

    Explanation
    The bract completely enclosing the female flower is called perigynia.

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    What family is this in? - ProProfs

    What family is this in?

    Explanation
    The given answer "Cyperaceae" is the correct family for the plant in question. Cyperaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as sedges. These plants are characterized by their grass-like appearance and triangular stems. They are found in various habitats, including wetlands and grasslands, and have a worldwide distribution. The family Cyperaceae includes around 5,000 species, making it one of the largest families of flowering plants.

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    What family is this in? - ProProfs

    What family is this in?

    Explanation
    Juncaceae is the correct answer because it is the name of the family to which the plant belongs. In botanical classification, plants are grouped into families based on their shared characteristics. Juncaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the rush family. This family includes various species of grass-like plants called rushes, which are typically found in wet or marshy areas. Therefore, the correct family for the given plant is Juncaceae.

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    Look closely at the nodes - what family is this in? - ProProfs

    Look closely at the nodes - what family is this in?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is Polygonaceae because the question asks us to look closely at the nodes and determine the family of the plant. By examining the nodes, we can identify the plant as belonging to the Polygonaceae family.

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    This plant is also covered in mealy hairs.  What family is it in? - ProProfs

    This plant is also covered in mealy hairs.  What family is it in?

    Explanation
    The plant being covered in mealy hairs is a characteristic feature of plants in the Chenopodiaceae family. This family is known for having plants with small, densely clustered hairs that give them a mealy or powdery appearance. Therefore, based on this information, it can be inferred that the plant in question belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family.

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    What family is this plant in? - ProProfs

    What family is this plant in?

    Explanation
    The plant is in the family Ephedraceae.

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    What family has umbels subtended by papery bracts? - ProProfs

    What family has umbels subtended by papery bracts?

    Explanation
    Umbels are inflorescences in which the flowers are arranged in a flat-topped or rounded cluster with the pedicels arising from a common point. Papery bracts are thin, dry, and often translucent structures that subtend or surround the base of the umbel. The family Alliaceae includes plants such as onions, garlic, and chives, which have umbels subtended by papery bracts. Therefore, Alliaceae is the correct answer to the question.

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    These 5-merous, deeply cleft petals belong in what family? - ProProfs

    These 5-merous, deeply cleft petals belong in what family?

    Explanation
    The given answer, Caryophyllaceae, is the correct family for the 5-merous, deeply cleft petals described in the question. Caryophyllaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes many species with deeply divided or cleft petals. The term "5-merous" refers to the petals being in multiples of five, and this characteristic is commonly found in plants belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Therefore, based on the description provided, Caryophyllaceae is the most appropriate family for these petals.

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    How many florets are there in this spikelet? - ProProfs

    How many florets are there in this spikelet?

    Explanation
    The question is asking for the number of florets in the spikelet. The answer "1, one" indicates that there is only one floret in the spikelet.

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    Is this a dicot or a monocot? - ProProfs

    Is this a dicot or a monocot?

    Explanation
    Monocots are a type of flowering plant characterized by having one cotyledon, parallel veins in their leaves, and scattered vascular bundles in their stems. They also have fibrous root systems and flower parts in multiples of three. In contrast, dicots have two cotyledons, net-like veins in their leaves, and vascular bundles arranged in a ring in their stems. The given answer "Monocot" indicates that the plant in question possesses the characteristics of a monocot, making it a monocotyledonous plant.

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    What family is this succulent plant in? - ProProfs

    What family is this succulent plant in?

    • Caryophyllaceae

    • Portulacaceae

    • Nyctaginaceae

    • Cactaceae

    Correct Answer
    A. Portulacaceae
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Portulacaceae. Portulacaceae is the family to which this succulent plant belongs.

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