18 Questions
What is the shape of mature cells in aerenchyma?
Round
Where is the nucleus located in mature cells of Zea mays?
Peripheral
What is the function of root hairs?
Water absorption
Which type of trichome is known for stinging?
Scale trichome
What do guard cells function in?
Gas exchange regulation
Which cell type has a high nucleus-to-cytoplasm ratio in mature cells?
Guard cells
Which of the following is a function of trichomes on shoots?
Prevent water loss and herbivory
What is the primary function of root hairs?
Increase surface area for water absorption
Which of the following is a characteristic of bordered pits?
Found in tracheids and vessel elements
What is the function of subsidiary cells in a stomatal complex?
Provide structural support to guard cells
Which of the following is an example of a secondary cell wall pattern?
Bordered pits
What is the primary function of guard cells in a stomatal complex?
Open and close the stomatal pore
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
Which type of cell has a function of water transport?
Sclerenchyma with larger cell diameter
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.
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.
Which of the following is an example of an epidermal derivative?
All of the above
What is the main function of trichomes?
To deter herbivory and protect plants from dehydration and infection
Test your knowledge on plant vessel anatomy by identifying characteristics such as cell type, structure, and function. Determine the relationships between structural strength, growth patterns, and cell diameter within plant vessels.
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