CH 5 SUM: Support and transport systems in plants

What is the primary function of roots in a plant?

Which layer of a dicotyledonous root is characterized by the Casparian strip?

What is the main function of the epidermis in a dicotyledonous root?

Which part of the root system in dicotyledonous plants develops from the radicle?

What is the main role of the cortex in a dicotyledonous root?

Which layer of a dicotyledonous root does not have a waterproof cuticle?

What is the primary function of xylem in a plant?

Which layer in dicotyledonous roots regulates water flow to the xylem and phloem?

What is the primary role of transpiration in plant physiology?

How do dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous stems differ?

What is the primary function of stems in plants?

From which plant part does a dicotyledonous stem develop?

Which tissues provide structural integrity and resilience in dicotyledonous stems?

Why is the pericycle important in dicotyledonous roots?

Which cells in the stem's cortex store nutrients and participate in gaseous exchange?

What type of tissue contributes to the formation of wood and bark during secondary growth?

Which cells in the root provide mechanical support and strength?

Which root system is common in dicotyledonous plants, forming a deep and sturdy structure?

What is the primary function of phloem in plants?

Which layer in the stem's vascular cylinder is involved in secondary growth?

What is the primary function of epidermis in the stem?

Which type of root system is typically seen in monocotyledonous plants, forming a shallow, mat-like structure?

What is the main function of the cortex in a plant stem?

Which tissue facilitates the radial growth of the stem by aiding in the growth of xylem and phloem?

What is the primary purpose of root hairs found on plant roots?

Which pathway does water primarily move through to reach the Casparian strip in the endodermis?

In which part of a plant are mineral salts actively absorbed using energy to move against their concentration gradient?

What is the visible indicator in the cross-section of woody stems that reveals growth patterns through seasons?

Which structure in a plant stem strengthens it and protects the vascular tissues?

What is the process responsible for pushing water up through the xylem towards the leaves of a plant?

What phenomenon helps water rise through the narrow tubes in the xylem?

What is the main sugar transported through the phloem?

What process requires energy for sugar transport in plants?

What causes water to move into sieve tubes in the phloem?

How can the effect of root pressure be observed?

How does adhesion contribute to water movement in plants?

What can be quantified by measuring the speed of movement of an air bubble in a capillary tube attached to a leafy shoot?

What best describes the movement of water and minerals in vascular plants?

What is the main function of the Pericycle in a dicotyledonous root?

Which layer of a dicotyledonous stem is responsible for minimizing water loss?

What is the primary role of the Cambium in plant stems?

Which tissue in a dicotyledonous stem provides structural integrity and resilience?

What is the primary function of the Exodermis in dicotyledonous roots?

How does the Transpirational Pull play a role in plant physiology?

What is the outermost layer of a dicotyledonous root called?

What is the primary role of the cortex in a dicotyledonous stem?

What type of cells make up the cortex of a dicotyledonous root?

Which layer of a dicotyledonous root has a waterproof barrier called the Casparian strip?

Which layer in a dicotyledonous root regulates water flow to the xylem and phloem?

What structure gives rise to lateral roots in a dicotyledonous root?

What is the main function of xylem in a plant?

Which structure in a plant stem strengthens it and protects the vascular tissues?

Which layer of a dicotyledonous root does not have a waterproof cuticle?

Where are root hairs found in a plant?

What is the main function of the root hairs in a dicotyledonous root?

What is the primary function of transpiration in plant physiology?

What is the primary role of the pith in a dicotyledonous stem?

What is the function of the cambium in dicotyledonous plants?

Which type of root system is common in dicotyledonous plants?

What is the primary function of the pericycle in dicotyledonous roots?

What is the main function of the epidermis in a dicotyledonous stem?

Which cells in the cortex of a dicotyledonous stem store nutrients?

What is the primary function of phloem in plants?

What causes water to move into sieve tubes in the phloem?

Which process in plants involves moving sucrose against its concentration gradient?

How can the effect of root pressure be observed?

What is the primary force responsible for the movement of water against gravity in plants?

Which part of the plant has the highest concentration of sucrose during sugar transport?

What is the main function of the cork cambium in plants?

Which structure blocks water movement along the apoplast pathway in roots?

What is the mechanism by which water enters and exits cells through cell membranes?

Which pathway ensures all water and dissolved substances pass through a cell membrane to reach the vascular cylinder?

In plant roots, what process primarily involves water absorption through osmosis?

What is the purpose of root pressure in plants?

Which tissue layer in the stem aids in the production of new tissue?

What is the main function of the cortex in a dicotyledonous stem?

Which tissue layer in the dicotyledonous root regulates water flow to the xylem and phloem?

Which cell type in the stem provides mechanical support and strength?

Which cell type is responsible for storing nutrients in the stem cortex?

Which type of cell is involved in radial growth during secondary growth in the stem?

Which layer of a dicotyledonous root is responsible for nutrient storage and facilitating the movement of water towards the inner layers?

Which layer in a dicotyledonous root has a waterproof barrier called the Casparian strip that controls water movement into the vascular cylinder?

Which organelle is responsible for pushing water up through the xylem towards the leaves of a plant?

Which layer in a dicotyledonous stem is involved in secondary growth?

Which process requires energy for sugar transport in plants?

Which tissue in a dicotyledonous stem provides structural integrity and resilience?

What is the process that allows water to rise in the xylem against gravity?

What is the primary energy-dependent process involved in the transport of sucrose in plants?

Which process facilitates the movement of water into sieve tubes in the phloem?

How can the rate of transpiration in a plant be quantified?

Which of the following processes does NOT require energy in plants?

What causes water to rise through narrow tubes in the xylem?

What is the primary function of the Exodermis in dicotyledonous roots?

Which tissue in a dicotyledonous stem is essential for asexual reproduction methods?

What tissue is responsible for regulating plant temperature via evaporative cooling?

What is the main function of the Pericycle in a dicotyledonous root?

What is the primary function of the Collenchyma tissue in a dicotyledonous stem?

What is the primary role of the Cortex in a dicotyledonous stem?

What is the primary reason for water rising through narrow tubes in the xylem?

How is sucrose transported to various parts of a plant through the phloem?

What drives water movement into the sieve tubes in the phloem?

Which investigative method involves observing the effect of root pressure in plants?

What provides the energy required for actively loading sucrose into sieve tubes?

In which plant vascular tissue does sugar accumulation primarily lead to water movement by osmosis?

How does the movement of an air bubble in a capillary tube help quantify transpiration rates?

What practical investigation helps understand how adhesion and cohesion contribute to water movement against gravity?

What is the primary role of the epidermis in a dicotyledonous root?

Which layer in the dicotyledonous root contains the Casparian strip?

What is the primary role of the pericycle in a dicotyledonous root?

Which type of root system is typical for dicotyledonous plants?

Which layer in a dicotyledonous root is responsible for nutrient storage and facilitating the movement of water towards the inner layers?

Which layer in the stem's vascular cylinder is involved in secondary growth?

Which structure in a plant stem strengthens it and protects the vascular tissues?

Which structure blocks water movement along the apoplast pathway in roots?

What is the primary function of the endodermis in a dicotyledonous root?

Which tissue primarily contributes to the radial growth of a dicotyledonous stem?

Which process primarily involves the movement of water upwards from the roots to the leaves in a plant?

What is the main function of the pericycle in a dicotyledonous root?

Which tissue layer primarily provides mechanical support and strength in a dicotyledonous stem?

Which process primarily involves the absorption of water and mineral salts in a plant?

Which cell type primarily contributes to the radial growth of a dicotyledonous stem?

Which tissue layer primarily ensures water and dissolved substances pass through to reach the vascular cylinder in a dicotyledonous root?

What is the main function of phloem in dicotyledonous plants?

Which tissue layer in a dicotyledonous stem is responsible for secondary growth?

Which layer in a dicotyledonous root has a waterproof barrier called the Casparian strip?

What is the primary function of the pericycle in dicotyledonous roots?

What is the main function of the cortex in a dicotyledonous stem?

What can be quantified by measuring the speed of movement of an air bubble in a capillary tube attached to a leafy shoot?

Which tissue layer in the stem aids in the production of new tissue?

What is the primary function of root hairs found on plant roots?

What is the primary function of the Endodermis in a dicotyledonous stem?

Which type of pathway allows water to move across cell membranes in a plant's root system?

What is the primary function of the Vascular Cambium in a dicotyledonous stem?

Which tissue layer in a dicotyledonous root is responsible for regulating water flow to the xylem and phloem?

What is the primary function of stomata in a plant?

Which type of cells are responsible for the secondary growth in a dicotyledonous stem?

How do mineral salts enter a plant cell?

What is the main function of the Pericycle in a dicotyledonous stem?

What key role does the Pericycle play in dicotyledonous plant roots?

Which of the following is a primary function of the Exodermis in dicotyledonous roots?

What primary purpose do root hairs serve in dicotyledonous roots?

In dicotyledonous stems, what is the main function of the Cambium tissue?

What is the primary function of the pericycle in dicotyledonous roots?

Which layer in a dicotyledonous stem plays a role in the transport of substances across the stem?

What distinctive feature of dicotyledonous stems supports their structural integrity and resilience?

What is a key function of the transpirational pull in plants?

What serves as the structural support in dicotyledonous plants and becomes denser over time?

Which tissue in roots is responsible for providing mechanical support and strength?

What is the primary purpose of the epidermis in dicotyledonous stems?

What layer in a dicotyledonous stem may have trichomes and stomata for respiration and transpiration?

In dicotyledonous roots, which part originates from the radicle during germination?

Which process contributes to the upward movement of water from the roots to the leaves in plants?

Which tissue layer in a dicotyledonous root is responsible for the initiation of lateral root formation?

Which structure in a dicotyledonous root is responsible for preventing the passage of water along the apoplast pathway?

Which tissue layer in the dicotyledonous root contains the Casparian strip, ensuring controlled water flow to the vascular cylinder?

Which tissue layer in a dicotyledonous root is composed mainly of parenchyma cells and stores nutrients?

Which tissue layer in the stem aids in the production of new tissue and is involved in secondary growth?

Which tissue layer in a dicotyledonous root is responsible for sturdy anchorage to the ground and water absorption?

Which structure in a dicotyledonous stem strengthens it and protects the vascular tissues?

Which process primarily involves the absorption of water and mineral salts in a dicotyledonous plant?

Which of the following processes primarily involves the movement of water and dissolved substances through the cell membrane in the root endodermis?

Which of the following processes is energy-dependent and primarily involves moving sucrose against its concentration gradient in plants?

Which of the following structures in a plant stem provides mechanical support and strength?

Which of the following processes allows water to move across cell membranes in a plant's root system?

Which of the following processes primarily involves the absorption of water and mineral salts in a plant?

Which of the following processes primarily involves the movement of water and dissolved substances through the cell walls and intercellular spaces without crossing cell membranes in the root?

Which of the following processes primarily involves the movement of sugars from photosynthetic parts to non-photosynthetic parts in a plant?

Which of the following processes primarily involves the movement of dissolved substances through the cytoplasm of interconnected cells in a plant?

What is the primary force responsible for the accumulation of sugar in the sieve tubes during sugar transport?

How does the experiment of measuring the rise of water in a capillary tube attached to a watered pot plant help understand root pressure?

What is the role of adhesion in the process of water movement against gravity in plants?

Which of the following is not a function of the cortex in a plant stem?

What is the main difference between the process of sugar transport and the movement of water in plants?

Which of the following is not a role of the pericycle in dicotyledonous roots?

What is the significance of the Casparian strip in a dicotyledonous root?

How does the experiment of measuring the speed of movement of an air bubble in a capillary tube attached to a leafy shoot help understand the rate of transpiration?

What is the function of the Casparian strip in a dicotyledonous root?

Which layer of a dicotyledonous root primarily functions in facilitating lateral root growth?

What is the main role of the phloem in a dicotyledonous root?

Which structure in a dicotyledonous root ensures easy water absorption due to the lack of a waterproof cuticle?

What is the primary function of the parenchyma cells in the cortex of dicotyledonous roots?

In dicotyledonous roots, what layer plays a crucial role in increasing the surface area for water and mineral absorption?

What is the primary function of the Casparian strip in the endodermis of a plant root?

Which pathway for water movement in plant roots involves water moving across cell walls and intercellular spaces without crossing cell membranes?

In plant roots, what role do root hairs play in the absorption of water and minerals?

Which part of the plant stem is responsible for producing cork cells that form the bark?

What is the mechanism primarily responsible for mineral salts absorption in plants against their concentration gradient?

Which process in plants creates root pressure that assists in pushing water up through the xylem towards the leaves?

Which tissue in a dicotyledonous stem is responsible for the production of new tissue that leads to secondary growth?

Which cell type in the stem cortex is primarily responsible for nutrient storage and gaseous exchange?

Which tissue in a dicotyledonous root regulates water flow to the xylem and phloem?

What is the main function of the pericycle in a dicotyledonous stem?

Which process primarily involves the absorption of water and mineral salts in a plant?

Which tissue layer in the stem cortex primarily contributes to the radial growth of a dicotyledonous stem?

Which process in plants ensures that sugar is actively loaded into the sieve tubes of the phloem against its concentration gradient?

What causes water to move into the sieve tubes of the phloem during sugar transport?

What is the primary factor that allows water to rise through the narrow tubes in the xylem?

Which of the following is not true regarding the phloem tissue in plants?

Which process quantifies the rate of transpiration under various environmental conditions?

Which process in plants primarily involves the movement of sugars from photosynthetic parts to non-photosynthetic parts?

What is the primary function of the Casparian strip in the endodermis of a dicotyledonous root?

What is the main function of the pericycle in a dicotyledonous stem?

Which process ensures that all water and dissolved substances pass through a cell membrane to reach the vascular cylinder in a dicotyledonous root?

What is the main function of the xylem in a dicotyledonous stem?

What is the primary function of the phloem in a dicotyledonous stem?

What is the role of the epidermis in a dicotyledonous stem?