vascular plants quiz

The vascular tissue that transports water and nutrients UP from the roots

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Guard cells

The vascular tissue that transports glucose DOWN throughout the plant

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Guard cells

The opening on a leaf that allows gas exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Guard Cell

The cells on either side of a stomata that open or close the pore.

• Cuticle

• Stomata

• Xylem

• Guard cells

The waxy coating on a plant that prevents water loss

• Xylem

• Cuticle

• Phloem

• Stomata

Site on a plant where photosynthesis takes place

• Leaf

• Roots

• Stem

• Bud

• Flower

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Identify all answers that are characteristics of ANGIOSPERMS

• Flowers

• Cones

• Evergreen

• Flat, broad leaves

• Fruits

Identify all answers that are characteristics of GYMNOSPERMS

• Flowers

• Cones

• Evergreen

• Needle-like or scale-like leaves

• Fruits

The part of the plant responsible for anchoring it to the ground and absorbing water and nutrients.

• Leaf

• Stem

• Root

• Flower

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The process by which plants lose water vapor through small openings in their leaves.

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Germination