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