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