45 Questions
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
To continually divide and contribute to plant growth
Where are meristematic tissues typically found in plants?
In the roots and shoot tips
What are the main characteristics of cells in meristematic tissue?
Small, thin-walled cells with large nuclei and dense cytoplasm
What type of plant tissue once formed does not generally divide?
Permanent tissue
Which tissue is responsible for the thickness growth in plants?
Lateral meristems
What is the structure of dermal tissue in plants?
Single layer of tightly packed cells
Which of the following is not a type of plant tissue?
Muscle tissue
What is the primary function of dermal tissues in plants?
Protection and reduction of water loss
Which type of ground tissue is involved in storage, photosynthesis, and injury repair?
Parenchyma
What type of cells are characterized by thicker cell walls at the corners?
Collenchyma
Which type of vascular tissue is responsible for transporting photosynthetic products throughout the plant?
Phloem
Which type of cell has dead cells at maturity and provides structural support?
Xylem
Which type of tissue provides rigidity and strength in plants?
Sclerenchyma
What specialized structures increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption?
Root hairs
Which type of ground tissue provides support and flexibility to growing parts of the plant?
Collenchyma
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
Continually dividing and contributing to plant growth
Which of the following is a characteristic of cells in meristematic tissue?
Small, thin-walled, densely packed cells
Where is meristematic tissue primarily found in plants?
At the tips of roots and shoots
What happens to cells in meristematic tissue after division?
They become part of permanent tissues
Which type of tissue provides rigidity and strength in plants?
Ground tissue
In which region of the plant can lateral meristems be found?
In the stem
What is the main characteristic of cells in dermal tissue (epidermal) of plants?
Small, thin-walled, densely packed cells
Which type of plant tissue is primarily involved in the transport of water and minerals?
Xylem
Which type of ground tissue is characterized by its thin-walled cells and involvement in photosynthesis?
Parenchyma
What type of tissue in plants is responsible for providing rigidity and strength due to its thick, lignified walls?
Sclerenchyma
Which type of vascular tissue is composed of sieve tube elements, companion cells, and fibers?
Phloem
Which type of ground tissue provides support and flexibility to growing parts of the plant?
Collenchyma
Which type of plant tissue is primarily involved in the storage of nutrients and water?
Parenchyma
Which type of plant tissue is responsible for reducing water loss via transpiration and protecting the plant from external factors?
Dermal tissue
Which type of vascular tissue is composed of vessel elements, tracheids, and parenchyma?
Xylem
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plant growth?
Continual division to contribute to plant growth
Which of the following is a characteristic of dermal tissue (epidermal) in plants?
Tightly packed single layer of cells
What happens to cells once they differentiate from meristematic tissue?
They generally do not divide
Which type of plant tissue characteristically has small or absent vacuoles in its cells?
Meristematic tissue
What is the distinguishing feature of cells in meristematic tissue compared to permanent tissues?
Small, thin-walled, densely packed without intercellular spaces
Which type of plant tissue does not generally divide once formed?
Meristematic tissue
What is the primary role of lateral meristems in plant development?
Contributing to thickness growth
What is the primary function of Collenchyma tissue in plants?
Support and flexibility to growing parts
Which type of tissue is characterized by having thick lignified walls and plays a key role in support and protection?
Sclerenchyma
In plants, which tissue is primarily involved in transporting photosynthetic products throughout the plant?
Phloem
What is the main function of Xylem tissue in plants?
Transport of water and minerals
Which type of tissue comprises cells that are dead at maturity, providing structural support due to their thick, lignified walls?
Xylem
What special adaptation increases the surface area for water and nutrient absorption in plants?
Trichomes
Which part of the plant reduces water loss via transpiration by having a waxy layer known as the cuticle?
Dermal tissues
What is the primary feature of Parenchyma cells in plants?
'Thin-walled cells with large vacuoles'
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