Plant Physiology: Vascular Tissues Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT an adaptive feature of roots for the absorption of water and minerals?

Many mitochondria in root hair cells

Highly branched and numerous root hairs

Long and fine root hairs

Epidermis covered by a thick cuticle (correct)

Phloem is responsible for the transport of water and minerals in plants.

False

What is the role of mitochondria in root hair cells?

To supply energy for active transport of minerals from the soil.

The _____ transports organic nutrients in plants.

phloem Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions with the correct vascular tissue:

Transports water and minerals = Xylem Provides support for plants = Xylem Transports organic nutrients = Phloem Signup and view all the answers

Where are vascular bundles primarily located in the stems of flowering plants?

In a ring at the periphery Signup and view all the answers

In roots, vascular bundles are found at the outer region to provide better strength.

False Signup and view all the answers

What tissue lies at the top of phloem in the vascular bundles of leaves?

Xylem Signup and view all the answers

The arrangement of vascular bundles gives greater mechanical strength to the __________ of the stems.

periphery Signup and view all the answers

Match the parts of flowering plants with their vascular tissue locations:

Leaves = In the large central midrib and small veins Stems = In a ring at the periphery Roots = At the center Xylem = Lies at the top of phloem in leaves Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in a dicotyledonous root is responsible for water absorption?

Root hair Signup and view all the answers

Water absorption occurs solely through the xylem in plant roots.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three routes through which water travels in the cortex of plant roots?

Through cytoplasm by osmosis, through vacuoles by osmosis, and through cell walls. Signup and view all the answers

Water moves from cell to cell through the ________ of cells by osmosis in the cortex.

cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Match the structure of the root with its function:

Root hair = Absorbs water and minerals Cortex = Transports nutrients and water Xylem = Conducts water from roots to leaves Phloem = Transports sugars and other metabolic products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the arrangement of vascular bundles in dicot stems?

Phloem is located in the outer ring of each vascular bundle, while xylem is in the inner region. Signup and view all the answers

Removing a ring of bark in a tree affects the transport of water but not organic food.

False Signup and view all the answers

Why does sugar accumulate in the tissue just above the ring after a few weeks?

Because the removal of phloem stops the downward transport of sugar, leading to its accumulation. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ factor contributes to reduced stem swelling during winter months due to a decrease in sugar production.

reduced rate of photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Xylem = Transports water from roots to leaves Phloem = Transports organic food from leaves to other parts Photosynthesis = Process of converting light energy into chemical energy Vascular bundle = Structure that contains xylem and phloem Signup and view all the answers

What structural change allows xylem vessels to withstand the negative pressure of transpiration pull?

Lignified and thickened cell walls Signup and view all the answers

All xylem vessel cells contain a nucleus that supports metabolism.

False Signup and view all the answers

What relationship exists between the rate of transpiration and the diameter of the stem?

The diameter of the stem decreases as the rate of transpiration increases. Signup and view all the answers

Sieve tubes are formed from plant cells with modified end walls called __________.

sieve plates Signup and view all the answers

Match the following vascular tissues to their primary functions:

Xylem = Transports water and minerals from roots to leaves Phloem = Transports organic nutrients, especially sugars Sieve tubes = Facilitate transport of organic nutrients Xylem vessels = Support for water transport under tension Signup and view all the answers

Which route do most plants utilize for water movement due to the least resistance?

Route 4c Signup and view all the answers

Nitrate ions are absorbed into root hair cells by diffusion only.

False Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the water potential of root hair cells when water is drawn away to neighboring cortical cells?

It becomes lower. Signup and view all the answers

Applying too much fertilizer increases the mineral concentration in the soil, which lowers the _____ potential.

water Signup and view all the answers

Match the ions with their respective absorption processes:

Nitrate = Active transport Sulphate = Diffusion (and active transport) Signup and view all the answers

What process allows water to be absorbed into the roots of a plant from the soil?

Osmosis Signup and view all the answers

Translocation is a passive process that does not require energy from the plant.

False Signup and view all the answers

What substance accumulates in the tissue just above a ring cut into the bark of a tree?

sugar Signup and view all the answers

Xylem is responsible for the transport of ________ and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.

water Signup and view all the answers

Match the following processes with their corresponding descriptions:

Transpiration = Loss of water from leaves Osmosis = Movement of water into roots Translocation = Transport of organic nutrients Active Transport = Energy-requiring process for mineral absorption Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Ringing Experiment

Vascular bundles in dicot stems are arranged in a ring at the periphery.
Phloem is located in the outer ring, while xylem in the inner region.
Carbohydrates are continuously produced in the leaves of the tree by photosynthesis.
Carbohydrates are converted to sugar (sucrose), but the downward transport of the sugar was stopped by removing phloem.
Sugar accumulated in the tissue just above the ring.
Swelling of the stem was less prominent during winter due to fewer leaves and less sunlight, causing less sugar production.
Less sugar transported down the stem as a result.
The photo depicts a hollow tree in Hong Kong, where the tree trunk has rotted away.
Water and organic food are still transported between roots and leaves, as phloem remains unaffected.
The tree is still alive and growing.

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Test your knowledge on the adaptive features of plant roots and the functions of vascular tissues. This quiz covers the role of mitochondria in root hair cells, the transport of nutrients, and the arrangement of vascular bundles. Challenge yourself with matching functions and locations within flowering plants.

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT an adaptive feature of roots for the absorption of water and minerals?

Phloem is responsible for the transport of water and minerals in plants.

What is the role of mitochondria in root hair cells?

The _____ transports organic nutrients in plants.

Match the following functions with the correct vascular tissue:

Where are vascular bundles primarily located in the stems of flowering plants?

In roots, vascular bundles are found at the outer region to provide better strength.

What tissue lies at the top of phloem in the vascular bundles of leaves?

The arrangement of vascular bundles gives greater mechanical strength to the __________ of the stems.

Match the parts of flowering plants with their vascular tissue locations:

Which structure in a dicotyledonous root is responsible for water absorption?

Water absorption occurs solely through the xylem in plant roots.

What are the three routes through which water travels in the cortex of plant roots?

Water moves from cell to cell through the ________ of cells by osmosis in the cortex.

Match the structure of the root with its function:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the arrangement of vascular bundles in dicot stems?

Removing a ring of bark in a tree affects the transport of water but not organic food.

Why does sugar accumulate in the tissue just above the ring after a few weeks?

The __________ factor contributes to reduced stem swelling during winter months due to a decrease in sugar production.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

What structural change allows xylem vessels to withstand the negative pressure of transpiration pull?

All xylem vessel cells contain a nucleus that supports metabolism.

What relationship exists between the rate of transpiration and the diameter of the stem?

Sieve tubes are formed from plant cells with modified end walls called __________.

Match the following vascular tissues to their primary functions:

Which route do most plants utilize for water movement due to the least resistance?

Nitrate ions are absorbed into root hair cells by diffusion only.

What happens to the water potential of root hair cells when water is drawn away to neighboring cortical cells?

Applying too much fertilizer increases the mineral concentration in the soil, which lowers the _____ potential.

Match the ions with their respective absorption processes:

What process allows water to be absorbed into the roots of a plant from the soil?

Translocation is a passive process that does not require energy from the plant.

What substance accumulates in the tissue just above a ring cut into the bark of a tree?

Xylem is responsible for the transport of ________ and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.

Match the following processes with their corresponding descriptions:

Study Notes

The Ringing Experiment

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