Chapter 35, Problem 7
Which of the following would not be seen in a cross section through the woody part of a root? a. sclerenchyma cells b. parenchyma cells c. sieve-tube elements d. root hairs
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The phase change of an apical meristem from the juvenile to the mature vegetative phase is often revealed by a. a change in the morphology of the leaves produced. b. the initiation of secondary growth. c. the formation of lateral roots. d. the activation of floral meristem identity genes.
Suppose a flower had normal expression of genes A and C and expression of gene B in all four whorls. Based on the ABC hypothesis, what would be the structure of that flower, starting at the outermost whorl? a. carpel-petal-petal-carpel b. petal-petal-stamen-stamen c. sepal-carpel-carpel-sepal d. sepal-sepal-carpel-carpel
Which of the following arise(s), directly or indirectly, from meristematic activity? a. secondary xylem b. leaves c. dermal tissue d. all of the above