The figure below shows the relationship between transpiration rates and temperature for two groups of peonies. One group is in a greenhouse where a misting system is used throughout the day (squares) to maintain low VPD. The other group is in a greenhouse where there is no misting system (stars), so VPD can be very high. The greenhouses are identical, except for the misting system.     Use your plant anatomy, morphology, and physiology knowledge to answer: Where will peonies have the highest growth rate? Why?      

Belt drives are more efficient than chain drives.

Extra credit (6 points). A researcher is investigating reproductive processes in a newly discovered species of primates. She notices that the timing and location of gamete production differ between males and females. In one case, the process occurs continuously throughout life, while in the other, it follows a different pattern, starting at a particular time and ending later. Using this scenario, compare spermatogenesis and oogenesis by explaining: The organs where each process occurs, When each process begins during the individual’s lifetime, When each process ends.

Matching: fill in the blank with the letter corresponding to the correct definition.

Enzymes are sensitive to changes in environmental conditions. A student is investigating how temperature affects enzyme activity. After heating an enzyme solution to a very high temperature, the enzyme stopped working. What is the most likely reason for this?

Photosystem I and photosystem II play distinct roles in the light reactions of photosynthesis. Which of the following best describes a key difference between these two photosystems?

What is a compound word used in place of a name, such as sea-road, ring-giver, etc.?

Matching (0.5 point each): fill in the blank with the letter corresponding to the correct definition.

In most leaves, stomata and chloroplasts are located in specific regions to perform their functions effectively. Which of the following best describes the location and function of these structures?

Match the stage of mitosis with the most accurate description of what occurs at each stage.