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What is the main function of xylem in plants?
What is the main function of xylem in plants?
- Transporting organic compounds from photosynthesis sites
- Transporting water and nutrients from roots to shoots (correct)
- Serving as the outer protective covering of the plant
- Facilitating mechanical support in the plant
Which tissue system is responsible for transporting organic compounds within a plant?
Which tissue system is responsible for transporting organic compounds within a plant?
- Periderm
- Epidermis
- Xylem
- Phloem (correct)
In what type of plants is the epidermis mainly present?
In what type of plants is the epidermis mainly present?
- Woody plants
- Desert plants
- Non-woody plants (correct)
- Aquatic plants
What does the periderm replace in older regions of stems and roots in woody plants?
What does the periderm replace in older regions of stems and roots in woody plants?
Which animal tissue is responsible for voluntary movements in humans?
Which animal tissue is responsible for voluntary movements in humans?
What is the primary function of the Dermal Tissues in plants?
What is the primary function of the Dermal Tissues in plants?
Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary body activities like the churning of the stomach?
Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary body activities like the churning of the stomach?
What type of tissues attach muscles to bones?
What type of tissues attach muscles to bones?
What is the main function of motile cilia found in cells?
What is the main function of motile cilia found in cells?
Which cell modification functions to make absorption more efficient by increasing the surface area of a cell?
Which cell modification functions to make absorption more efficient by increasing the surface area of a cell?
What is the main function of flagella in cells?
What is the main function of flagella in cells?
Which structure is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses away from a neuron's cell body?
Which structure is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses away from a neuron's cell body?
What are temporary extensions of the cytoplasm that aid in phagocytosis?
What are temporary extensions of the cytoplasm that aid in phagocytosis?
What is the main function of collenchyma cells in plants?
What is the main function of collenchyma cells in plants?
Which plant structure shields plants from pathogen infestation and mechanical damage?
Which plant structure shields plants from pathogen infestation and mechanical damage?
How do sclerenchyma cells differ from collenchyma cells in terms of rigidity?
How do sclerenchyma cells differ from collenchyma cells in terms of rigidity?
What specialized epidermal cells are found on the aerial regions of plants?
What specialized epidermal cells are found on the aerial regions of plants?
Which unique characteristic is a distinguishing feature of parenchyma cells?
Which unique characteristic is a distinguishing feature of parenchyma cells?
Which cell component is involved in shielding plants from harmful elements including herbivore attack?
Which cell component is involved in shielding plants from harmful elements including herbivore attack?
What is the primary function of secondary cell walls in sclerenchyma cells?
What is the primary function of secondary cell walls in sclerenchyma cells?
What do White Blood Cells aid in?
What do White Blood Cells aid in?
Which term is used to describe the structural description of vascular tissues?
Which term is used to describe the structural description of vascular tissues?
Which part of higher plants is the outermost coat that protects them from various external factors?
Which part of higher plants is the outermost coat that protects them from various external factors?
What accounts for more than a quarter of the dry mass of wood?
What accounts for more than a quarter of the dry mass of wood?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
Which type of tissue is responsible for nearly all types of body movement?
Which type of tissue is responsible for nearly all types of body movement?
How is the number of cell layers denoted in naming epithelial tissues?
How is the number of cell layers denoted in naming epithelial tissues?
What is the function of connective tissue?
What is the function of connective tissue?
Which type of cells are wide as they are tall in shape?
Which type of cells are wide as they are tall in shape?
What gives muscle tissues the ability to contract?
What gives muscle tissues the ability to contract?
