CH 5: Transpiration

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Which of the following is not a function of root systems in plants?

Photosynthesis (correct)

Anchorage

Nutrient Uptake

Reproduction

From which part of a plant embryo does the root system originate?

Radicle (correct)

Cotyledon

Plumule

Hypocotyl

What type of root system is common in dicotyledons?

Fibrous root system

Adventitious root system

Tap root system (correct)

Aerial root system

What is the main role of root systems in plants?

Nutrient uptake (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of root system is not mentioned in the text?

Tuberous root system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lateral roots?

Nutrient uptake (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a function of root systems in plants related to plant growth and survival?

Photosynthesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the primary root in dicotyledons?

To develop lateral roots (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of root system mentioned in the text?

Tuberous root system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of storage roots?

Storage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of root system is typically found in monocotyledons?

Fibrous or adventitious root system (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue in roots is responsible for the upward transport of water and mineral salts?

Xylem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the epidermis in dicotyledonous roots?

Water and mineral absorption (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Casparian strip in the endodermis of dicotyledonous roots?

Regulating water flow (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of transpiration in plant physiology?

Aiding in cooling and nutrient distribution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism that drives the upward movement of water and nutrients in plants?

Transpirational pull (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which process is influenced by the cohesive and adhesive properties of water in plants?

Transpiration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What tissue in dicotyledonous roots is responsible for producing new xylem and phloem tissues?

Cambium (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of phloem in roots?

Transporting organic nutrients (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does transpiration support non-woody plants?

By maintaining cell turgor pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of storage roots in plants?

Acting as storage sites for nutrients and carbohydrates (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which function does transpiration support in plants?

Exposure to sunlight (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of nutrient uptake by roots in plants?

Supporting various physiological processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of root system is characterized by a main tap root that develops lateral roots?

Tap root system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of roots in the translocation of water and nutrients?

Transportation to stems and leaves (A) Signup and view all the answers

In dicotyledonous plants, what part of the plant embryo gives rise to the root system?

Radicle (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological process is supported by the structural support provided by roots to stems and leaves?

Photosynthesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the endodermis in dicotyledonous roots?

Regulates water flow to the xylem and phloem (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue in roots is primarily responsible for maintaining cell turgor pressure?

Cortex (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the transpirational pull contribute to plant physiology?

Drives upward movement of water and nutrients (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue in dicotyledonous roots encircles the stele and contributes to lateral root growth?

Pericycle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the capillary action in the context of root functionalities?

Drives upward movement of water and nutrients (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue is responsible for providing shape, protection, and strength in dicotyledonous roots?

Cambium (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the phloem tissue in dicotyledonous roots?

Transports organic nutrients from leaves downward (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the epidermis in root functionality?

Absorbs water and minerals (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Producing new xylem and phloem tissues (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue in roots features the Casparian strip and controls water flow to the xylem and phloem?

Endodermis (C) Signup and view all the answers

In dicotyledonous root systems, what is the main role of the Pericycle tissue?

Encircling the stele for lateral root growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma in roots?

Providing mechanical support and strength (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue is responsible for facilitating the transport of organic nutrients from leaves to roots?

Phloem (B) Signup and view all the answers

What process is essential for nutrient distribution and maintaining plant turgidity through upward movement of water?

Transpiration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Xylem tissue in roots?

Transporting water and mineral salts (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue contributes to root functionalities by producing new xylem and phloem tissues?

Cambium (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary function of modified roots in plants?

Reproduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer in the roots of dicotyledonous plants is responsible for limiting the apoplastic movement of water?

Endodermis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of root system is characterized by a shallow and fibrous network of roots?

Fibrous Root System (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which plant tissue in roots primarily facilitates the downward movement of water and nutrients via capillary action?

Xylem (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological process is supported by the structural support provided by roots to stems and leaves in plant growth?

Photosynthesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue in dicotyledonous roots is responsible for the downward transport of sugars and other organic materials?

Phloem (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which plant tissue in dicotyledonous roots encircles the stele and regulates the flow of water and nutrients into the central vascular cylinder?

Endodermis (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is not a function of root systems in plants?

From which part of a plant embryo does the root system originate?

What type of root system is common in dicotyledons?

What is the main role of root systems in plants?

Which type of root system is not mentioned in the text?

What is the main function of lateral roots?

Which of the following is not a function of root systems in plants related to plant growth and survival?

What is the main function of the primary root in dicotyledons?

Which of the following is not a type of root system mentioned in the text?

What is the main function of storage roots?

What type of root system is typically found in monocotyledons?

Which tissue in roots is responsible for the upward transport of water and mineral salts?

What is the main function of the epidermis in dicotyledonous roots?

What is the role of the Casparian strip in the endodermis of dicotyledonous roots?

What is the primary role of transpiration in plant physiology?

What is the mechanism that drives the upward movement of water and nutrients in plants?

Which process is influenced by the cohesive and adhesive properties of water in plants?

What tissue in dicotyledonous roots is responsible for producing new xylem and phloem tissues?

What is the main function of phloem in roots?

How does transpiration support non-woody plants?

What is the main function of storage roots in plants?

Which function does transpiration support in plants?

What is the primary role of nutrient uptake by roots in plants?

Which type of root system is characterized by a main tap root that develops lateral roots?

What is the function of roots in the translocation of water and nutrients?

In dicotyledonous plants, what part of the plant embryo gives rise to the root system?

Which physiological process is supported by the structural support provided by roots to stems and leaves?

What is the main function of the endodermis in dicotyledonous roots?

Which tissue in roots is primarily responsible for maintaining cell turgor pressure?

How does the transpirational pull contribute to plant physiology?

Which tissue in dicotyledonous roots encircles the stele and contributes to lateral root growth?

What is the main function of the capillary action in the context of root functionalities?

Which tissue is responsible for providing shape, protection, and strength in dicotyledonous roots?

What is the primary role of the phloem tissue in dicotyledonous roots?

What is the main function of the epidermis in root functionality?

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

Which tissue in roots features the Casparian strip and controls water flow to the xylem and phloem?

In dicotyledonous root systems, what is the main role of the Pericycle tissue?

What is the primary function of Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma in roots?

Which tissue is responsible for facilitating the transport of organic nutrients from leaves to roots?

What process is essential for nutrient distribution and maintaining plant turgidity through upward movement of water?

What is the main role of Xylem tissue in roots?

Which tissue contributes to root functionalities by producing new xylem and phloem tissues?

Which of the following is a primary function of modified roots in plants?

Which layer in the roots of dicotyledonous plants is responsible for limiting the apoplastic movement of water?

Which type of root system is characterized by a shallow and fibrous network of roots?

Which plant tissue in roots primarily facilitates the downward movement of water and nutrients via capillary action?

Which physiological process is supported by the structural support provided by roots to stems and leaves in plant growth?

Which tissue in dicotyledonous roots is responsible for the downward transport of sugars and other organic materials?

Which plant tissue in dicotyledonous roots encircles the stele and regulates the flow of water and nutrients into the central vascular cylinder?

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