24 Questions
What is the primary function of roots in vascular plants?
Absorbing minerals and water
What are the three basic organs in vascular plants?
Leaves, stems, and roots
Where are apical meristems located?
At the tips of roots and shoots
What type of cells allow for elongation of shoots and roots?
Apical meristems
Which of the following is NOT a function of leaves?
Maximizing photosynthesis
What is the primary function of the stem?
Providing mechanical support
Which tissue type in plants facilitates the transport of materials and provides mechanical support?
Vascular tissue
Which type of plant cell has a large central vacuole and performs most of the metabolic functions?
Parenchyma cells
What is the primary function of roots in vascular plants?
Absorbing minerals and water
What is the main reason why plants can undergo continuous growth?
Activity of meristems
What are the two main types of meristems in plants?
Apical meristems and lateral meristems
What is the process called when cells of the apical meristems allow for elongation of shoots and roots?
Primary growth
What is the main photosynthetic organ of most vascular plants?
Leaf
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dermal tissue in plants?
Facilitating gas exchange in shoots
What are the two types of vascular tissue in plants?
Xylem and phloem
Which type of plant cell provides flexible support without restraining growth?
Collenchyma cells
What are the three basic organs in vascular plants?
The three basic organs in vascular plants are roots, stems, and leaves.
What is the primary function of roots in vascular plants?
The primary function of roots in vascular plants is anchoring the plant, absorbing minerals and water, and storing carbohydrates.
What is the primary function of the stem?
The primary function of the stem is to provide support and transportation of water, minerals, and sugars between the roots and leaves.
What is the main photosynthetic organ of most vascular plants?
The main photosynthetic organ of most vascular plants is the leaves.
What are the types of tissue found in roots, stems, and leaves?
Roots, stems, and leaves are composed of three tissue types: dermal, vascular, and ground tissues
What is the function of ground tissue?
Ground tissue includes cells specialized for storage, photosynthesis, support, and short-distance transport
What is the function of dermal tissue?
To serve as a protective outer coating
What is the function of the xylem and phloem
Xylem conducts water and dissolved minerals upward from roots into the shoots Phloem transports sugars from where they are made (primarily leaves) to actively growing parts of the plant or storage structures
Quiz: Understanding the Relationship between Structure and Function in Vascular Plants Test your knowledge on how natural selection has shaped the structure of vascular plants to support their various functions at the organ, tissue, and cellular levels. Learn about the hierarchical organization of plant organs, tissues, and cells, and how they work together to optimize plant function.
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