L2 Plant Science Quiz 2 Meristems

What is the correct order of organization in plant tissues as shown in the diagram?

• Cell

  Tissue

  Organ

• Cell

  Organ

  Tissue

• Organelle

  Tissue

  Organ

• Tissue

  Cell

  Organ

What makes a plant grow taller and wider?

• Photosynthesis

• Water absorption

• Cell division

• Nutrient uptake

Which of the following is a characteristic of differentiated cells?

• They can divide rapidly.

• They perform specialized functions.

• They are always stem cells.

• They are identical to meristem cells.

What is the primary function of meristem tissue in plants?

• To help the plant grow

• To transport water

• To store nutrients

• To protect against pests

In which part of the plant is the apical meristem located?

• At the base of the stem

• At the tips of roots and shoots

• At the nodes

• At the leaf margins

What is the primary function of the intercalary meristem?

• Increase in girth

• Increase in length

• Regeneration of new parts at intervals up the stem

• Formation of seeds

What type of growth do lateral meristems contribute to?

• Lengthwise growth

• Radial (outward) growth

• Leaf growth

• Root growth

What does the word "lateral" mean?

• Relating to the top

• Relating to the base

• Relating to the side

• Relating to the middle

Undifferentiated cells are known as?

• Vascular

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Meristematic

What effect does the apical bud have on the development of a tree?

• Always produces the flower first

• Always produces the fruit first

• Controls incremental growth

• Controls root growth