Practice Case Study: Bamboo Flowering (4) - Reproduction in plants and animals

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Question 1.
What does monocarpic mean?
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Think about the word 'mono' which means 'one'.
Question 2.
How often do some bamboo species flower?
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Consider how long a human's life is compared to that.
3Question 3.
What is the term for plants that flower only once in their lifetime?
- A. Annual
- B. Monocarpic
- C. Perennial
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Look for the prefix that means 'one'.
4Question 4.
True or False: Monocarpic plants can flower multiple times in their lifetime.
- True
- False
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Consider the meaning of 'mono'.
Question 5.
Consider the long-term effects on an ecosystem when a monocarpic species like bamboo flowers and subsequently dies. How would you propose to support the ecosystem in such a scenario?
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Think about what different plants and animals need to thrive together.
Question 6.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of monocarpic flowering strategies in changing environmental conditions. Are they advantageous or disadvantageous in every situation?
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Consider how changes in climate can impact when plants bloom.

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