UNIT 2 CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Review Questions

Describe why agri scientists identify and classify plants.

Based on what you learned in this unit, how might advancements in genetics and DNA affect an agri scientist's career?

How do monocots differ from dicots?

What three parts of the scientific name of a plant do you need to know and understand as an agri scientist? Why?

What did Linnaeus significantly contribute to the field of agriscience?

Critical Thinking Questions

More than 20 percent of the world’s plants are at risk for extinction. How can agriscience help to preserve them?

What are some potential problems that could have occurred in the daily work of an agri scientist if the system of classification and identification were not in place?

Imagine that you, as an agri scientist, are working to develop a new type of green leafy vegetable in your lab. You are hoping to create one high in the best superfood benefits. How might understanding the different plant types help you in this process?

1. Because certain, specific plants have medicinal uses that could benefit medical companies who produce medication. Certain plants also go into making tea, others go purely for gardening and aesthetic appearance. Knowing which plants specifically go into these categoriesprevents a mix-up, especially when some plants are extremely poisonous and can kill someone if ingested.

2.There would be some positive and negative consequences to genetic enhancement. Some people believe it’s wrong to mess with a plant’s genetic code, while many companies see the benefit of enhancing a plant’s traits, especially if it means they are more nutrient-rich or better repel pests. Depending how open the public is to genetic modification, it can harm or benefit an agri scientist's career.