18 Questions
What is the function of xylem in a plant?
Transporting water and minerals from roots to leaves
How are the xylem and phloem organized in dicotyledonous stems?
Xylem and phloem are grouped together in vascular bundles.
Which of the following is a function of phloem in plants?
Transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis
What role does the cambium play in the vascular tissues of a plant stem?
Promoting lateral growth by producing new cells
How does water enter a plant?
Through the root hairs by osmosis
What is the main function of xylem in plants?
Provide mechanical support and transport water from roots to leaves
What is the primary function of xylem vessels in plants?
Conducting water and minerals from roots to leaves
Which adaptation of xylem vessels enables water and dissolved mineral salts to move easily through them?
Lumen with no protoplasm or cross-walls
What is the role of lignin deposited on the inner walls of xylem vessels?
To prevent the collapse of xylem vessels
Which adaptation of phloem cells provides the energy for translocation?
Presence of mitochondria in companion cells
What is the main function of phloem in plants?
Transport manufactured food from leaves to other parts
What is the main function of xylem in plants?
Facilitating the movement of water and minerals
What is the role of companion cells in phloem?
To transport manufactured food and amino acids
What process is responsible for making glucose from carbon dioxide and water in plants?
Photosynthesis
How do food substances move through a plant?
Through the phloem
What is the main function of phloem in plants?
Transporting manufactured food substances
Which structure in a leaf is responsible for absorbing light energy for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll in the chloroplasts
How does water enter a plant?
Through the xylem vessels in roots
Test your knowledge on the differences between vascular and non-vascular plants. Learn about the distribution of vascular tissues in leaves and the structure of sieve tubes in plants.
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