Plant Anatomy and Function

The two main functions of roots are to absorb water and minerals and to ______________ the plant.

• anchor
• gather sunshine for
• protect

Which structure is the main site of photosynthesis?

• stem
• roots
• leaves
• flowers

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This is plant tissue that conducts nutrients (food) through the plant.

• Xylem
• Phloem
• Photosynthesis
• DNA

 This is a tissue in plant stems and roots. It transports water and minerals upwards from the roots to the stem, via capillary action. 

• Xylem
• Phloem
• Photosynthesis
• Oxygen

Name the product produced on the leaf cross section label #1

• palisade
• Cuticle
• stomata
• epidermis

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Name the tissue on the leaf cross section label  #2

• upper epidermis
• lower epidermis
• palisade
• mesophyll

The cells that are shaped and arranged to maximize sunlight exposure of the cells doing photosynthesis?

• lower mesophyll
• guard cells
• palisade mesophyll
• epidermis

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The cells shaped and arranged to maximize movement of gas within the leaf

• spongy mesophyll
• guard cells
• palisade mesophyll
• epidermis

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Name the part of the leaf cross section labeled #6

• stomata
• guard cell
• vascular bundle
• vein

What is the function of the cells labelled #7?

• control photosynthesis
• control transpiration
• transport sugar to the rest of the plant
• ensure the leaf gets enough sunlight

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