Chapter 19. 19·1–19·3 Plants defend themselves from herbivores...

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Instructions

Check your understanding of concepts from 19·1–19·3 Plants defend themselves from herbivores and survive extreme environments by answering the following questions.

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1. Flowers or leaves that fold up in response to touch are most likely exhibiting:

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B.
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D.
E.

Correct. (See section 19·1 Plants actively resist being eaten.)
Incorrect. (See section 19·1 Plants actively resist being eaten.)

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2. Which of the following is not a secondary compound found in plants?

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B.
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Correct. (See section 19·1 Plants actively resist being eaten.)
Incorrect. (See section 19·1 Plants actively resist being eaten.)

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3. Which of the following is an adaptation for living in very dry habitats?

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B.
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D.
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Correct. (See section 19·3 Special adaptations help some plants thrive in extreme habitats.)
Incorrect. (See section 19·3 Special adaptations help some plants thrive in extreme habitats.)

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4. What is a plausible reason for why cacti and succulents lack leaves?

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B.
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D.
E.

Correct. (See section 19·3 Special adaptations help some plants thrive in extreme habitats.)
Incorrect. (See section 19·3 Special adaptations help some plants thrive in extreme habitats.)

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5. Desert plants have particular adaptations to help them thrive in extreme conditions. Which of the following is NOT an adaptation one would expect to find in a desert plant?

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 19·3 Special adaptations help some plants thrive in extreme habitats.)
Incorrect. (See section 19·3 Special adaptations help some plants thrive in extreme habitats.)

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