Plant Structure and Growth Quiz

What are the three main types of plant tissues?

• Dermal, Vascular, Ground

• Ground, Sclerenchyma, Parenchyma

• Epidermal, Vascular, Ground

• Dermal, Xylem, Phloem

Which type of meristem is responsible for primary growth?

• Apical meristem

• Vascular cambium

• Lateral meristem

• Cork cambium

What is the primary function of parenchyma cells?

• Transport

• Protection

• Storage and photosynthesis

• Support

Which type of root is primarily responsible for water storage?

• Fibrous roots

• Tap roots

• Storage roots

• Prop roots

What distinguishes monocots from dicots in terms of cotyledons?

• Monocots have one cotyledon

• Dicots have one cotyledon

• Dicots have three cotyledons

• Monocots have two cotyledons

Which tissue is responsible for transporting water in plants?

• Phloem

• Xylem

• Parenchyma

• Cortex

What is the role of the root cap?

• Protection and gravity detection

• Photosynthesis

• Storage of nutrients

• Water absorption

Which type of mesophyll is primarily involved in photosynthesis in dicots?

• Palisade mesophyll

• Guard cells

• Epidermal cells

• Spongy mesophyll

What is the function of guard cells?

• Control the opening and closing of stomata

• Store water

• Transport nutrients

• Provide structural support

Which type of plant growth increases the diameter of stems and roots?

• Primary growth

• Secondary growth

• Lateral growth

• Apical growth