How does thigmotropism affect the growth of a plant?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Thigmotropism is seen when plants grow in contact with a solid object. This usually occurs
in climbing plants like peas. The plants grow structures that allow them to hang on the
surface. This often is seen as tendrils that are formed form specialized epidermal cells that
rapidly wrap around the object on which they are climbing.
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In the Linnaean classification system, each species is given a unique scientific name, such as Sequoia sempervirens. What is are the two parts called that make up this name?
a) genus and phylum b) class and kingdom c) order and family d) genus and specific epithet e) specific epithet and order
The science that seeks to show evolutionary relationships between organisms is
A. phylogeny. B. anatomy. C. taxonomy. D. nomenclature.
Consuming unpasteurized dairy products may result in infection with
A. Coxiella species. B. Brucella species. C. Bordetella pertussis. D. Bartonella quintana. E. Pasteurella species.
If a behavior has evolved by natural selection, it must have ________.
A. benefits for both males and females B. a genetic basis C. reduced the predation rate on the animal D. evolved the same way in each species