Quiz on Roots, Stems, and Leaves

What pigment do green plants contain that allows them to perform photosynthesis?

• Melanin

• Xanthophyll

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the survival of green plants?

• Sunlight

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Plastic

What is the primary function of xylem tissue in plants?

• Transport sugars

• Transport water and minerals

• Provide structural support

• Store food

What is the main function of guard cells in plants?

• Provide structural support

• Store food

• Regulate gas exchange

• Transport nutrients

Which of the following is a function of ground tissue in plants?

• Protection

• Photosynthesis

• Gas exchange

• Transport water

What do meristems in plants allow for?

• Gas exchange

• Photosynthesis

• Continuous growth

• Storage of food

What is the role of the epidermis in plant roots?

• Store food

• Conduct photosynthesis

• Absorb water

• Transport nutrients

Which of the following best describes the function of phloem?

• Transport water

• Transport sugars

• Provide support

• Store minerals

Thich lignified cells, that are dead at maturity

• Guard cell

• Companion cell

• Tracheid

• sieve tube

What is the primary function of the root cap?

• Conduct photosynthesis

• Store food

• Protect the root tip

• Absorb nutrients