Tree Age Determination and Tissue Composition Quiz

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What type of cells is the Phloem mostly made up of?

Living cells

What is the main method to determine the age of a tree?

Counting the annual rings

What structure in a tree can be used to count the annual rings for age determination?

Xylem rings

How is the age of a tree typically calculated?

By counting the annual rings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the Phloem?

Living cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of phloem tissue?

Transport prepared food from leaves to all parts of the plant Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of companion cells in relation to sieve cells?

Companion cells help in the functioning of sieve cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for phloem?

Bast Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe the specialization of companion cells?

Companion cells are specialized parenchyma cells. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the transportation role of phloem in plants.

Transporting prepared food from the leaves to various parts of the plant Signup and view all the answers

Why is phloem considered a complex tissue?

Due to its specialized function in transporting organic compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of companion cells?

To assist sieve cells in their functioning. Signup and view all the answers

What type of substances does phloem transport?

Prepared food, sugars, and other organic compounds Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are companion cells?

Parenchyma cells. Signup and view all the answers

How do companion cells contribute to the overall efficiency of sieve cells?

By aiding in their functioning. Signup and view all the answers

What are sieve cells and companion cells derived from?

The same mother cell Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between sieve cells and companion cells in terms of their origin.

Both are produced from the same mother cell Signup and view all the answers

How are sieve cells and companion cells related in their developmental process?

They are both generated from the same initial cell Signup and view all the answers

Describe the connection between sieve cells and companion cells regarding their source.

They come from a common progenitor cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature in the production of both sieve cells and companion cells?

Originating from the same mother cell Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are phloem fibres?

Dead cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of phloem fibres?

Provide support Signup and view all the answers

Are phloem fibres alive or dead cells?

Dead cells Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes phloem fibres from other phloem cells?

They are dead cells Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes phloem fibres suitable for providing support?

Long and flexible Signup and view all the answers