Plants Cells & Tissue

Apical meristems can be found in

• The leaves

• The tips of the shoots and roots

• The xylem cells

• The epidermal cells

Which type of plant tissue covers the outer surface of the plant and acts as a protective layer?

• Dermal

• Connective

• Ground

• Vascular

Which of the following is a simple tissue that serves as a site for photosynthesis, provides supporting matrix for vascular tissue, and helps to store water and sugar?

• Vascular tissue

• Collenchyma tissue

• Ground tissue

• Sclerenchyma tissue

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

what is the function of cuticle?

• protects the underlying tissues

• reduce loss of water through transpiration

• transport mineral and nutrients

• transport water

The tissue which conducts water and nutrients is:

Which of the following is a hair-like appendage for protection, secretion, and others?

• Thorns

• Trichomes

• Sclereids

• Fibers

Recall the main function of a xylem cell.

• To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.

• To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.

• To transport carbon dioxide to the leaves for photosynthesis.

• To transport water to different parts of plant.

Recall which of the following form part of the phloem.

• Sieve-tube elements

• Tracheids

• Vessel elements

Which of the following is transported by the phloem?

• Water and Minerals

• Sucrose and Amino Acids

• Chlorophyll

Xylem tubes are made of...

• Dead cells

• living cells