Budding Botanist Quiz

Test your knowledge of plant biology with these 12 questions on botany. From plant anatomy to photosynthesis, see how much you know!

published on June 05
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What is the main function of roots in a plant?

What is the main function of roots in a plant?
Photosynthesis
Absorption of water and nutrients
Reproduction
2/12

Which part of a plant produces pollen?

Which part of a plant produces pollen?
Leaves
Stamen
Petals
3/12

What is the process by which plants make their food called?

Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
4/12

Which of the following is a woody plant?

Which of the following is a woody plant?
Tomato
Oak tree
Cactus
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What is the primary function of a leaf in a plant?

Photosynthesis
Anchoring the plant
Transporting water
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Which part of a flower contains the ovules?

Which part of a flower contains the ovules?
Pistil
Ovary
Sepal
7/12

What is the reproductive structure of a gymnosperm called?

What is the reproductive structure of a gymnosperm called?
Cones
Flower
Fruit
8/12

Which is not a type of plant tissue?

Fungal tissue
Meristematic tissue
Xylem
9/12

What pigment gives plants their green color?

Anthocyanin
Chlorophyll
Carotenoid
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What is the function of stomata in plant leaves?

Regulate gas exchange
Absorb minerals
Produce oxygen
11/12

Which plant hormone promotes cell growth and division?

Which plant hormone promotes cell growth and division?
Cytokinin
Auxin
Gibberellin
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What is the outermost layer of plant cells called?

Epidermis
Xylem
Phloem