Plant Growth and Development

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What is the main function of lignin in plants?

  • Facilitate mineral absorption
  • Increase photosynthetic ability
  • Enable gaseous exchange
  • Provide a waterproof barrier (correct)

In which plant group is lignin NOT found?

  • Bryophytes
  • Lycophytes
  • Chlorophytes (correct)
  • Red algae

Which plant structures evolved twice independently according to the text?

  • Vascular tissue (correct)
  • Roots
  • Flowers
  • Leaves

What is the purpose of microphylls and megaphylls in plants?

<p>Photosynthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do plants ensure the transportation of water and nutrients to the right place as they grow bigger?

<p>Through the action of phloem and xylem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of phloem in plants?

<p>Transport organic nutrients throughout the plant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specialized structure allows for the movement of water in plants?

<p>Stomata (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do bryophytes lack vascular tissues?

<p>To allow for the movement of water and nutrients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase is dominant in bryophytes' life cycle?

<p>Haploid phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process characterizes the haplontic life cycle of bryophytes?

<p>Fusion of gametes to form zygotes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of rhizoids in bryophytes?

<p>Anchoring the plant to the substrate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are guard cells responsible for in plants?

<p>Regulating gas exchange through stomata (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of phloem in a plant?

<p>Conducting sugars through the plant body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do phloem and xylem differ in function?

<p>Phloem moves sugars while xylem conducts water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of phloem in a plant's growth?

<p>Transport sugars to where they are needed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are mycorrhizal fungi important for plants?

<p>To extract nutrients from the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do root hairs contribute to a plant's growth?

<p>Absorb nutrients and water from the soil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates phloem from xylem in terms of their function?

<p>Xylem moves water and minerals while phloem transports sugars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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