A) Oval or oblong B) Triangular C) Square D) Circular
A) Thorns B) Hairs C) Glochids D) Spines
A) The flower B) The fruit C) The root D) The paddle
A) Bright green B) Light blue C) Pale yellow D) Dark brown
A) Yes B) Only on young paddles C) No D) Only on old paddles
A) Regular spine distribution B) Bright green color C) Firm texture D) Discoloration and soft spots
A) Only spines B) Only leaves C) Spines, glochids, and flowers D) Only roots
A) Clothing B) Building material C) Fuel D) Food
A) Compound leaves B) Broad leaves C) It lacks true leaves. D) Needle-like leaves
A) Air layering B) Seed germination C) Stem cuttings (paddle propagation) D) Root division
A) Age doesn't affect tenderness. B) Younger paddles are more tender. C) Only the spines affect tenderness. D) Older paddles are more tender.
A) Ladybugs B) Honeybees C) Earthworms D) Cochineal scale
A) Temperate deciduous forest B) Arid and semi-arid C) Arctic tundra D) Tropical rainforest
A) Attract pollinators B) Deter predators C) Provide structural support D) Reduce water loss
A) Soft and mushy B) Missing or damaged C) Covered in mold D) Firm and well-defined
A) They are toxic to humans. B) They are purely ornamental. C) They serve as a food source for the cactus. D) They lead to fruit production.
A) Fabaceae B) Cactaceae C) Rosaceae D) Poaceae
A) Tuna B) Glochid C) Cladode D) Areole
A) Fruits B) Roots C) Flowers D) Young paddles
A) Paddle color only B) Flower color only C) Paddle size only D) Spine arrangement and density
A) Well-draining soil B) Salty soil C) Waterlogged soil D) Clay-rich soil
A) To reduce moisture content B) To soften the texture C) To add nutrients D) To increase sweetness
A) Bright green color B) Firm, upright paddles C) Abundant spine growth D) Soft, mushy paddles
A) Defense against herbivores B) Producing energy C) Attracting pollinators D) Supporting the plant
A) Soaking in water B) Freezing C) Scrubbing or singeing D) Boiling
A) To keep the paddles clean B) To protect the plant C) To prevent allergic reactions D) To protect from glochids
A) Any time of year B) Fall C) Spring and summer D) Winter
A) Baking B) All of the above C) Frying D) Grilling
A) Small and inconspicuous B) Large and showy C) Odorless D) Fragrant
A) Consistent growth rate B) Lack of flowering C) Excessive spine production D) Pale coloration |