12 Questions
Which of the following is a critical characteristic of land plant anatomy?
Maintenance of cell water
What is the function of xylem in plants?
Transport water and minerals
What is the function of phloem in plants?
Transport products of photosynthesis
What is the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth?
Lignin
What is the purpose of vascular tissues in plants?
Conduct water, minerals, and organic molecules
What is the main difference between land plants and aquatic plants?
Gas exchange in air and not in water
Which of the following is NOT a critical characteristic of land plant anatomy?
Ability to control and coordinate growth
What is the function of lignin in plants?
Forms a water-resistant barrier to disease
Which tissue in plants transports water and minerals?
Xylem
What is the main function of phloem in plants?
Produces hormones and other organic molecules
What is the purpose of the end wall perforation in an isolated vessel member?
To conduct the flow of water and solutes
Which of the following is NOT a component of vascular tissue in plants?
Plasma membrane
Test your knowledge on the evolution of land plant anatomy! This quiz will cover critical characteristics such as cell water maintenance, air-based gas exchange, physical support for light absorption, nutrient acquisition from soil, reproductive abilities on land, and growth control. Explore topics like vascular tissues and conducting tissues such as xylem. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the fascinating evolution of land plants!
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