21 Questions
Which tissue type in plants is responsible for conducting water and nutrients throughout the plant?
Vascular tissue
What is the function of apical meristems in plants?
To produce more cells and increase plant height
Which type of meristem is responsible for secondary plant growth?
Lateral meristems
Which cells are derived from the cell division of the shoot apical meristems?
Epidermis
During primary plant growth, what happens to meristem identity?
It is maintained
What happens as the root moves further away from the root apical meristem?
The root becomes more mature
Which tissue type in plants is responsible for the outer protection of the plant?
Dermal tissue
What is the function of vascular tissue in plants?
Conducting water and nutrients
Where are apical meristems located in plants?
At the extremities of stems and roots
What is the function of apical meristems in plants?
Increase plant height
Which type of meristem is responsible for primary plant growth?
Apical meristems
Where can you find vascular tissues in the shoot or stem of a plant?
In the vascular bundles
What is the function of the shoot apical meristem (SAM) in plants?
Maintain meristem identity
Which cells undergo cell expansion, increase in cell size, and differentiation into different types of cells in plants?
Dermal tissue cells
What is the function of the shoot apical meristems in plants?
To produce new daughter cells
Which tissue type in plants is responsible for conducting water and nutrients throughout the plant?
Xylem
What happens to meristem identity during primary plant growth?
It is maintained
Which cells in the shoot axis are derived from the cell division of the shoot apical meristems?
All cells in the shoot axis
What is the developmental relationship between the meristem, dermal tissues, vascular bundles, and ground tissues?
They have a hierarchical relationship
What happens to the root as it moves further away from the root apical meristem?
It becomes more mature
Which tissue type is responsible for secondary plant growth?
Vascular cambium
Test your knowledge on plant anatomy with this quiz on cells, tissues, and organs. Learn about the different tissue types found in plants and how they contribute to plant growth and development. Explore the functions of dermal tissue, vascular tissue, meristematic tissue, and ground tissue.
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