Plant and Animal Tissues: Meristematic Tissues
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What is the main function of apical meristems in plant tissues?

  • Growth in girth or thickness of plants
  • Reproduction and gas exchange
  • Increase in length of leaf blades
  • Growth in length (correct)
  • How do monocots differ from dicots in terms of their vascular bundles?

  • Monocots have net leaf veins, while dicots have parallel leaf veins. (correct)
  • Monocots have flower parts in fours or fives, while dicots have flower parts in threes.
  • Monocots have fibrous roots, while dicots have tap roots.
  • Monocots have stem vascular bundles forming a ring, while dicots have scattered stem vascular bundles.
  • Which part of the plant is categorized under the shoot system for a vascular plant organ system?

  • Roots and leaves
  • Flowers and fruits
  • Roots and stems
  • Leaves and stems (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the root system in a plant?

    <p>For absorption of water and dissolving minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which plant tissue do cells quickly differentiate and become permanent tissues?

    <p>Meristematic tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes monocots from dicots in terms of cotyledons?

    <p>Monocots have one cotyledon, while dicots have two cotyledons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of simple squamous epithelium?

    <p>Allow diffusion of gases and small molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium commonly found?

    <p>Kidney and intestines linings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue provides structural support in softer portions of the body?

    <p>Areolar tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of fat cells in the body?

    <p>Release fat molecules into the bloodstream when nutrients are low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue can change shape depending on organ pressure?

    <p>Transitional epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is simple columnar epithelium mainly found in the body?

    <p>Intestines and stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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