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?

    <p>Scale trichome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do guard cells function in?

    <p>Gas exchange regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Guard cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prevent water loss and herbivory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of root hairs?

    <p>Increase surface area for water absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of bordered pits?

    <p>Found in tracheids and vessel elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Provide structural support to guard cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bordered pits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Open and close the stomatal pore</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>annular &lt; helical and scaliform &lt; reticulate &lt; simple pitted &lt; bordered pitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell has a function of water transport?

    <p>Sclerenchyma with larger cell diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In roots, the ground meristem gives rise to exodermis, cortex, and endodermis, while in stems it gives rise to hypodermis, cortex, and endodermis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an epidermal derivative?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of trichomes?

    <p>To deter herbivory and protect plants from dehydration and infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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