Plant Vessels Anatomy Quiz

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What is the shape of mature cells in aerenchyma?

Rectangular
Round (correct)
Elongated
Cuboidal

Where is the nucleus located in mature cells of Zea mays?

In the intercellular space
Peripheral (correct)
Inside the cell wall
Central

What is the function of root hairs?

Water absorption (correct)
Gas exchange
Photosynthesis
Transporting nutrients

Which type of trichome is known for stinging?

Scale trichome (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do guard cells function in?

Gas exchange regulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type has a high nucleus-to-cytoplasm ratio in mature cells?

Guard cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of trichomes on shoots?

Prevent water loss and herbivory (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of root hairs?

Increase surface area for water absorption (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of bordered pits?

Found in tracheids and vessel elements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of subsidiary cells in a stomatal complex?

Provide structural support to guard cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a secondary cell wall pattern?

Bordered pits (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of guard cells in a stomatal complex?

Open and close the stomatal pore (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing complexity of secondary cell wall patterns?

annular < helical and scaliform < reticulate < simple pitted < bordered pitted (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell has a function of water transport?

Sclerenchyma with larger cell diameter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the fate of the ground meristem in roots vs stems?

In roots, the ground meristem gives rise to exodermis, cortex, and endodermis, while in stems it gives rise to hypodermis, cortex, and endodermis. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the fate of the procambium in roots vs stems?

In roots, the procambium gives rise to pericycle, pith, and 1 xylem and 1 phloem, while in stems it gives rise to vascular cambium, 1 xylem and 1 phloem. (B) Signup and view all the answers