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1. What is the difference between plant morphology and plant anatomy?
   
2. List at least five families of plants that are commonly used in floral design, and give an example of a flower or plant in each family.
   
3. The science of classification of all organisms, both living and extinct, is _______.
   
4. What two levels of classification are used to identify plants for floral design purposes?
   
5. Briefly describe why plants produce flowers.
   
6. Briefly explain the difference between complete flowers and incomplete flowers.
   
7. True or False? The anthers are frequently removed from lilies because the pollen on the anthers can discolor the petals and surrounding surfaces.
     A. True B. False
8. True or False? The carpel is the male reproductive organ of a flower.
     A. True B. False
9. True or False? Together, the sepals of a flower form the corolla.
     A. True B. False
10. What is inflorescence?
    
11. List and briefly describe five parts of a leaf.
    
12. What purpose(s) does a plant stem serve?
    
13. Name four functions of roots.
    
14. True or False? Plant physiology describes the internal structures of a plant.
      A. True B. False
15. Briefly explain the process of photosynthesis.
    
16. Briefly explain the process of transpiration.
    
17. What purpose does the stomata of a leaf serve?
    
18. True or False? The phloem absorbs the carbohydrates manufactured in the plant and distributes them to the leaves.
      A. True B. False
19. True or False? Carbohydrates stored in the roots of perennials allow the plants to survive until spring.
      A. True B. False
20. True or False? The root hairs of plants are fragile and can easily be destroyed.
      A. True B. False

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