30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a plant organ?
Meristems
What is the function of the shoot system in plants?
Performing photosynthesis
Which of the following root structures increases the absorptive surface area of the root?
Lateral roots
What are root hairs?
Thin extensions of root epidermal cells
Which type of roots perform photosynthesis?
Green roots
What are pneumatophores?
Roots specialized for respiration
Which region of the root is responsible for cell division?
Region of cell division
What is the function of the root cap?
All of the above
Which tissue is responsible for the lengthening of roots and shoots from cells derived from apical meristems?
Apical meristem
Which of the following is NOT a component of the vascular cylinder in a root?
Vascular cambium
What is the main function of the bundle sheath in a leaf?
Reinforce the shape of the leaf
Which type of growth leads to the increase in stem length?
Primary growth
Which type of roots provide stability in shallow soils, such as Ficus in tropical soils?
Buttress roots
What is the purpose of stomata on leaves?
To allow carbon dioxide to enter
Which type of stem grows horizontally below-ground and has long to short internodes?
Rhizomes
What is the function of shade leaves compared to sun leaves?
They have fewer well-defined mesophyll layers and fewer chloroplasts
Which type of leaf arrangement has two leaves per node?
Opposite
What is the purpose of tendrils on plants?
To help the plant climb or support weak stems
Which type of meristem is responsible for growth in thickness in woody plants?
Lateral meristem
Where is the vascular cambium located in a woody stem?
Between primary xylem and primary phloem
What does the cork cambium produce?
Cork cells
What is the function of the periderm?
To protect stems and roots from water loss
What are lenticels?
Raised areas along the periderm for gas exchange
What does a thick ring of secondary xylem in a tree indicate?
A wet and warm year
Which tissue type is responsible for the long-distance transport of sugars, water, minerals, and other organic substances in plants?
Phloem
Which of the following is a function of sclerenchyma cells?
Flexible support
Where are the apical meristems found in plants?
At the tips of roots and shoots
Which specialized leaves trap and digest insects to compensate for nitrogen and other element deficiencies in soil?
Insect-trapping leaves
What is the function of guard cells in plants?
Regulate gas exchange and transpiration
Which type of cell in the xylem is open at each end and has thick secondary cell walls?
Vessel elements
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