ISA Chapter 1 - Arborist Study Guide Workbook
Test with Accurate Answers
Sites of rapid cell division in the shoot tips, root tips, and cambium correct answer Meristems
Meristems located at the end of the shoots are called primary, or ____________ meristems. correct
answer Apical
The tendency for terminal buds to inhibit the growth of lateral buds is called __________ __________.
correct answer Apical Dominance
The "food factories" of trees correct answer Leaves
The process of __________ combines carbon dioxide and water in a reaction driven by light to produce
sugars. __________ is also a product of this reaction. correct answer Photosynthesis
Oxygen
The green color of leaves is created by the presence of __________ , which is necessary for
photosynthesis to take place. correct answer Chlorophyll
__________ is the loss of water vapor from leaves. correct answer Transpiration
The opening and closing of __________ allow for gas exchange, and transpiration is controlled by the
__________ __________ correct answer Stomata
Guard cells
Water and dissolved essential minerals are transported within the tree in the __________. The
__________ conducts carbohydrates. correct answer Xylem
Phloem
The __________ is a layer of meristematic cells located between the phloem and the xylem. correct
answer Cambium
Test with Accurate Answers
Sites of rapid cell division in the shoot tips, root tips, and cambium correct answer Meristems
Meristems located at the end of the shoots are called primary, or ____________ meristems. correct
answer Apical
The tendency for terminal buds to inhibit the growth of lateral buds is called __________ __________.
correct answer Apical Dominance
The "food factories" of trees correct answer Leaves
The process of __________ combines carbon dioxide and water in a reaction driven by light to produce
sugars. __________ is also a product of this reaction. correct answer Photosynthesis
Oxygen
The green color of leaves is created by the presence of __________ , which is necessary for
photosynthesis to take place. correct answer Chlorophyll
__________ is the loss of water vapor from leaves. correct answer Transpiration
The opening and closing of __________ allow for gas exchange, and transpiration is controlled by the
__________ __________ correct answer Stomata
Guard cells
Water and dissolved essential minerals are transported within the tree in the __________. The
__________ conducts carbohydrates. correct answer Xylem
Phloem
The __________ is a layer of meristematic cells located between the phloem and the xylem. correct
answer Cambium
