Plant Transport Systems Quiz

What are the names of the two systems in plants used for transporting nutrients and water?

• Roots and Leaves

• Stomata and Cortex

• Artery and Vein

• Xylem and Phloem

Which part of the plant is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?

• Phloem

• Xylem

• Stem

• Leaf

What is the main function of the phloem in plants?

• Transport glucose and amino acids

• Photosynthesis

• Transport minerals only

• Transport water only

What material makes the xylem vessels tough and impermeable to water?

• Chlorophyll

• Pectin

• Lignin

• Cellulose

Where are the vascular bundles located in the roots of the plant?

• In the centre

• At the edge

• Near the surface

• Throughout the root

Why are vascular bundles in the stem located near the edge?

• To provide strength and support

• To absorb more sunlight

• To store food

• To attract pollinators

In which direction do substances move in the xylem?

• Up and down

• From leaves to roots

• From roots to leaves

• Circular motion

What substances are transported by the phloem?

• Water and glucose

• Water and minerals

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Glucose and amino acids