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Which plant hormone is associated with fruit ripening?

Ethylene is like a signal that tells the fruit, "It's time to ripen!" It helps fruits like bananas and tomatoes soften and change color as they mature. It also triggers leaf fall in autumn.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which type of meristem is responsible for the secondary growth in plants?

Lateral meristems are like construction workers that make the plant grow thicker, not taller. They?re responsible for secondary growth, increasing the plant?s girth (width), especially in woody plants.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which of the following is a gymnosperm?

Gymnosperms are like nature?s first seed plants. They produce seeds without flowers or fruits. Pine trees are gymnosperms because their seeds are found in cones, not in fruits.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the name of the mutualistic association between fungi and plant roots?

Mycorrhiza is like a win-win friendship between fungi and plant roots. The fungi help the plant absorb water and nutrients, while the plant gives the fungi some food in return.
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In which tissue of a plant would you find vessels and tracheids?

Xylem is like a plant?s water pipe. Vessels and tracheids are tube-like structures that carry water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. Phloem, on the other hand, carries food.
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Which of the following is a C4 plant known for its efficient photosynthesis in hot climates?

C4 plants like maize have a special way of photosynthesizing. They use a different process that allows them to keep growing even when it?s hot and dry, unlike C3 plants like wheat.
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What is the term for water loss in plants through small openings on the leaves?

Transpiration is like sweating for plants. Water moves from the roots to the leaves and exits through tiny pores called stomata, helping cool the plant and pull more water up from the roots.
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Which of the following plant hormones is responsible for cell elongation?

Auxins are like stretchers for plant cells, making them grow longer. They help plants bend towards light (phototropism) by elongating the cells on the shaded side.
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In which part of the plant does the Calvin cycle occur?

The Calvin cycle is like a kitchen where the plant prepares its food. It happens in the stroma, the space inside the chloroplast, where carbon dioxide is turned into glucose during photosynthesis.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the primary photosynthetic pigment in plants?

Chlorophyll a is like a solar panel for plants. It absorbs sunlight, mainly in the blue and red wavelengths, and uses that energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, the plant's food.

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