Vascular and Non-Vascular Plants Quiz
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What is the function of xylem in a plant?

  • Aiding in plant reproduction
  • Producing energy through photosynthesis
  • Transporting water and minerals from roots to leaves (correct)
  • Transporting food substances

    • How are the xylem and phloem organized in dicotyledonous stems?

  • Xylem and phloem are grouped together in vascular bundles. (correct)
  • Phloem surrounds the xylem in a ring-like structure.
  • Xylem is in the outer part, while phloem is closer to the center.
  • Xylem is located on the top side of the stem, while phloem is at the bottom.

    • Which of the following is a function of phloem in plants?

  • Absorbing water and minerals
  • Transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis (correct)
  • Conducting photosynthesis
  • Supporting the plant structure

    • What role does the cambium play in the vascular tissues of a plant stem?

    <p>Promoting lateral growth by producing new cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does water enter a plant?

    <p>Through the root hairs by osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of xylem in plants?

    <p>Provide mechanical support and transport water from roots to leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of xylem vessels in plants?

    <p>Conducting water and minerals from roots to leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adaptation of xylem vessels enables water and dissolved mineral salts to move easily through them?

    <p>Lumen with no protoplasm or cross-walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of lignin deposited on the inner walls of xylem vessels?

    <p>To prevent the collapse of xylem vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adaptation of phloem cells provides the energy for translocation?

    <p>Presence of mitochondria in companion cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of phloem in plants?

    <p>Transport manufactured food from leaves to other parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of xylem in plants?

    <p>Facilitating the movement of water and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of companion cells in phloem?

    <p>To transport manufactured food and amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is responsible for making glucose from carbon dioxide and water in plants?

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

    How do food substances move through a plant?

    <p>Through the phloem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of phloem in plants?

    <p>Transporting manufactured food substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in a leaf is responsible for absorbing light energy for photosynthesis?

    <p>Chlorophyll in the chloroplasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does water enter a plant?

    <p>Through the xylem vessels in roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

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