Specialised Plant Cells Quiz

Which specialised plant cell is responsible for transporting water and minerals throughout the plant?

• Xylem cells

• Phloem cells

• Parenchyma cells

• Collenchyma cells

Which specialised plant cell is responsible for transporting sugars produced by photosynthesis?

• Phloem cells

• Xylem cells

• Parenchyma cells

• Collenchyma cells

Which specialised plant cells provide structural support to the plant?

• Sclerenchyma cells

• Parenchyma cells

• Collenchyma cells

• Guard cells

Which specialised plant cells control the opening and closing of stomata?

• Guard cells

• Companion cells

• Epidermal cells

• Root hair cells

Which specialised plant cells are responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?

• Root hair cells

• Guard cells

• Xylem cells

• Phloem cells

Which specialised plant cells are responsible for photosynthesis?

• Parenchyma cells (specifically, those with chloroplasts)

• Collenchyma cells

• Sclerenchyma cells

• Guard cells

Which specialised plant cells are dead at maturity and provide structural support?

• Sclerenchyma cells

• Parenchyma cells

• Collenchyma cells

• Phloem cells

Which specialised plant cells are elongated and have thickened cell walls for flexible support?

• Collenchyma cells

• Parenchyma cells

• Sclerenchyma cells

• Guard cells

Which specialised plant cells regulate the movement of materials into and out of the cell?

• Companion cells

• Guard cells

• Epidermal cells

• Root hair cells

Which specialised plant cells have a large surface area to increase the rate of water absorption?

• Root hair cells

• Guard cells

• Xylem cells

• Phloem cells