18 Questions
What is the primary function of the stem in a plant?
To provide support and structure to the plant
What is the role of the apical meristem found at the tip of the shoot?
To produce new leaves and branches
Which of the following is NOT a function of the plant's shoot system?
Absorbing carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
What is the purpose of the axillary buds found at the base of leaves?
To give rise to new branches or flowers
How do epiphytic roots differ from typical plant roots?
Epiphytic roots grow on other plants, not directly in the soil
What is the primary function of leaves in a plant's shoot system?
To capture sunlight and perform photosynthesis
Which plant organ system is responsible for the small branching thread-like roots with no primary root?
Fibrous Root system
What is the main function of the stem in a plant?
Transport of nutrients
Which part of a flower is the stamen?
Male reproductive
In a leaf, what is the wide, flat part of the leaf called?
Lamina
Which of the following is NOT a main site for photosynthesis in plants?
Roots
What is the wall of the ovary that develops as the wall of the fruits called?
Pericarp
Which tissue system in the stem is responsible for protection and gas exchange?
Epidermal tissue
What is the primary function of leaves in plants?
Photosynthesis
Which characteristic distinguishes monocot plants from dicot plants?
All of the above
What is the primary function of transpiration in plants?
To transport water and minerals from roots to leaves
What are the reproductive organs of angiosperms (flowering plants)?
Flowers
In which tissue system are the vascular bundles arranged in a ring in dicot plants?
Vascular tissue
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of plants with this quiz! Learn about the different tissue systems in plant stems and the role of leaves in photosynthesis.
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