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Which of the following best describes the primary function of the epidermis in plants?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the epidermis in plants?
- To provide structural support to the plant
- To produce new wood cells within the trunk
- To facilitate the transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant
- To protect the plant from external environmental factors (correct)
What is the main role of the cambium in a tree?
What is the main role of the cambium in a tree?
- To facilitate the exchange of gases from the stomata
- To form new wood towards the center of the tree (correct)
- To provide structural rigidity and protection to the cell
- To absorb carbon dioxide from the environment
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
- To control all cellular activities
- To produce energy for the cell
- To regulate the entry and exit of substances in the cell (correct)
- To synthesize proteins
What best describes the composition and function of the cytosol?
What best describes the composition and function of the cytosol?
Which of the following cellular structures is primarily responsible for energy production?
Which of the following cellular structures is primarily responsible for energy production?
Which organ is found in both the chest and abdominal cavities?
Which organ is found in both the chest and abdominal cavities?
What is the main function of root hairs?
What is the main function of root hairs?
Which system is responsible for the transport of resources throughout a plant?
Which system is responsible for the transport of resources throughout a plant?
What is the primary function of leaves in a plant?
What is the primary function of leaves in a plant?
Which of the following is NOT considered an organ system in animals?
Which of the following is NOT considered an organ system in animals?
What is the diaphragm's primary function?
What is the diaphragm's primary function?
Which of the following is a function of stems in plants?
Which of the following is a function of stems in plants?
Which statement describes the function of a root system?
Which statement describes the function of a root system?
Flashcards
Tissue
Tissue
A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function. They are the building blocks of organs and organ systems.
Cell membrane
Cell membrane
A thin film that surrounds the cytoplasm. It controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Nucleus
Nucleus
The control center of the cell. It contains genetic information and directs all cell activities.
Cell Organelles
Cell Organelles
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Epidermis in plants
Epidermis in plants
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What is an organ?
What is an organ?
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What separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity?
What separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity?
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What organs are in the chest cavity?
What organs are in the chest cavity?
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What organs are in the abdominal cavity?
What organs are in the abdominal cavity?
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What is a group of organs that work together?
What is a group of organs that work together?
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Describe the structure of a root.
Describe the structure of a root.
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What is the function of a root?
What is the function of a root?
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What is the function of a stem?
What is the function of a stem?
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