Quiz · The Secret Life of Plants

Question 1What is the lecturer's main message about plants in this talk?

Plants are passive and simple organisms Plants actively sense and respond to their world Plants depend entirely on human care Plants are less complex than animals

Question 2According to the lecturer, what do roots trade with fungi?

Minerals for sunlight Water for oxygen Sugars for minerals and water Leaves for carbon dioxide

Question 3Why might the sensitive plant fold its leaves when touched?

To capture sunlight more quickly To attract helpful insects nearby To store extra water in the stems To startle insects or shake off rainwater