Plant Structures Review

Which of the following is NOT a type of ground tissue?

• Parenchyma

• Schelrenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Merimenchyma

What specialized tissues are responsible for plant growth?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Meristematic

• Parenchyma

True or False: Plants without a root system are considered vascular

• True

• False

What distinguishes gymnosperms from angiosperms?

• Fibrous roots

• Flowering plants

• Shoot system

• Amount of xylem

What is the purpose of the guard cells?

• Control the opening and closing of the stoma

• Encourage plant growth and root tips and stems

• Control when flowers open and close

• Perform photosynthesis

What is the main role of sclerenchyma cells?

• Storage

• Gas exchange

• Provide flexible support

• Provide rigid support

Which type of cells may contain chloroplasts?

• Collenchyma

• Parenchyma

• Sclerenchyma

• Dermal

True or False: Xylem transports water and minerals, phloem transports water and nutrients

• True

• False

Which of the following would NOT be considered a vascular plant?

• Shrub

• Garden flowers

• Pine tree

• Moss