26A-General Botany-Plant Tissues Quiz

Which of the following is not a type of simple tissue in plants?

• a) Parenchyma

• b) Collenchyma

• c) Xylem

• d) Sclerenchyma

What is the main function of parenchyma tissue in plants?

• a) Transport of water and minerals

• b) Photosynthesis and storage

• c) Structural support

• d) Protection from pathogens

Which tissue is responsible for the transport of water in plants?

• a) Phloem

• b) Xylem

• c) Epidermis

• d) Collenchyma

Which tissue is mainly responsible for the formation of new cells in plants?

• a) Parenchyma

• b) Collenchyma

• c) Meristem

• d) Epidermis

Which tissue forms the outermost layer of leaves, stems, and roots?

• a) Phloem

• b) Xylem

• c) Epidermis

• d) Cortex

The vascular cambium is responsible for:

• a) Photosynthesis

• b) Secondary growth and increase in plant thickness

• c) Transport of water

• d) Production of flower buds

Phloem tissue is made up of dead cells at maturity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The epidermis is a protective tissue that covers the outer surface of the plant.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Collenchyma tissue provides flexible support to growing parts of the plant.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Parenchyma cells are the most abundant type of cells in plant tissues.

• TRUE

• FALSE