Friday, March 6, 2009

Essay Questions Ch. 28-32

Two of the four essay questions will appear on your test next Friday.
20 multiple choice & 2 essay questions.

ESSAY QUESTIONS CHAPTERS 28-32

1. Define the following plant responses and explain the mechanism of
control for each. Cite experimental evidence as part of your discussion.
a) Phototropism
b) Photoperiodism

2. Describe the effects of plant hormones on plant growth and development.
Design an experiment to demonstrate the effect of one of these plant
hormones on plant growth and development.

3. Trace the pathway in a flowering plant as the water moves from the soil through the tissues of the root, stem, and leaves to the atmosphere. Explain the mechanisms involved in conducting water through these tissues.

4. In the life cycle of a fern and a flowering plant, compare and contrast each of the following:
A. The gametophyte generation
B. Sperm transport and fertilization
C. Embryo protection

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