Root Functions and Types Quiz

Which part of the root is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients?

• Root cap

• Root hairs

• Phloem

• Xylem

What is the function of the phloem in a plant's root?

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Carry nutrients down the root

• Store nutrients and food

• Produce new cells

Which type of root is known for controlling erosion due to its shallow and dense nature?

• Taproots

• Fibrous roots

• Adventitious roots

• Lateral roots

What is one of the functions of roots in plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Anchorage and support

• Pollination

• Seed production

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Which type of root aids in the propagation of many types of horticultural specific plants?

• Taproots

• Fibrous roots

• Adventitious roots

• Lateral roots

What is the function of stems in plants?

• To absorb water from the soil

• To support leaves and flowers

• To produce seeds

• To perform photosynthesis

Where do leaves develop on a plant stem?

• Internodes

• Buds

• Nodes

• Lenticels

What is the role of xylem in plants?

• To transport nutrients from leaves to roots

• To store food

• To transport water and nutrients from roots to stems and leaves

• To support the plant structure

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Which of the following is an example of a corm?

• Potato

• Strawberry

• Gladiolus

• Bearded iris

What is a rhizome?

• A swollen, modified stem that grows underground

• A creeping underground stem that produces roots and leaves at nodes

• A bulb-like structure found at the base of a stem

• A creeping above ground stem that grows horizontally