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