Transport of Materials in Land Plants

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Which of the following is responsible for the transport of water from roots to leaves in plants?

  • Xylem (correct)
  • Companion cells
  • Lignin
  • Phloem

What is the function of phloem in plants?

  • Transport sap from source to sink (correct)
  • Transport water from roots to leaves
  • Store sugars in flowers
  • Absorb CO2 from the surrounding water

Which part of the plant is responsible for the production or storage of sugar?

  • Flowers
  • Fruits
  • Leaves (correct)
  • Roots

What is the primary function of xylem walls made up of lignin?

<p>Facilitate diffusion of water and minerals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transport in plants requires companion cells for its functioning?

<p>Phloem transport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for the efficient long distance transport of fluid in plants?

<p>Bulk flow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plant tissue is dead at maturity and has xylem walls made up of lignin?

<p>Xylem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the algal ancestor of land plants primarily absorb through simple diffusion?

<p>Water, minerals, and CO2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plant is responsible for the transport of sap (water and sugar) from source to sink?

<p>Phloem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of plant tissue is live at maturity and requires companion cells for its functioning?

<p>Phloem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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