Plant Biology Exam Review Flashcards

Flashcards covering key concepts related to plant biology and phytochemistry, based on practice exam questions.

Asparagus

A monocot crop that is characterized by a characteristic odor in urine after being consumed.

Phytochemicals

Chemical compounds produced by plants, typical ones are associated with specific plant families like glucosinolates and alkaloids.

Phenotype

Any measurable trait of an organism, such as height, color, or sweetness.

True-breeding plants

Plants that produce offspring with the same phenotype and genotype as the parents.

Silique and Silicle

Types of fruits typically found in the Brassicaceae family.

Drupe

A type of fruit exemplified by botanically classified almonds.

Polenta

Cornmeal that is deficient in essential amino acids, leading to potential malnutrition.

Monoecious plants

Plants that have male and female flowers in different inflorescences on the same plant.

Selfing

The process where the pollen of a flower pollinates the stigma of the same flower.

Capsaicin, Nicotine, Solanine

Important alkaloids present in the Solanaceae family.