Plant Roots Quiz

What is the initial root that grows from the radicle of the embryo?

• Primary root

• Fibrous root

• Tertiary root

• Secondary root

Which cells are specialized for growth in the tips of roots and shoots?

• Protective cells

• Root hairs

• Meristematic tissues

• Epidermal cells

What is the hard and protective structure that covers the root tip?

• Root hair

• Root cap

• Epidermal cell

• Meristematic tissue

What is the function of the root cap?

• Absorb water

• Increase surface area

• Enable rapid cell division

• Protect the root tip

Which region of the root has root hairs?

• Meristematic region

• Region of maturation

• Region of elongation

• Region of protection

What are root hairs?

• Thread like outgrowths of root cap cells

• Thread like outgrowths of meristematic cells

• Thread like outgrowths of protective cells

• Thread like outgrowths of epidermal cells

What do fibrous roots do?

• Grow deep into the soil

• Protect the primary root

• Spread in soil but not growing deep

• Absorb water from the air

Which cells increase in number by rapid cell division in the root tip?

• Root hairs

• Epidermal cells

• Meristematic tissues

• Protective cells

What is the function of meristematic tissues in roots?

• Specialized for growth

• Conduct photosynthesis

• Store water

• Absorb nutrients

What enables the root tip to grow through the soil?

• Meristematic tissues

• Epidermal cells

• Root cap

• Root hairs