7th Grade - Chapter 08 - 5th Edition

Front

What is the outermost layer of bark made of dead cells called?

Back

Cork

Front

True or False: New cork cells are produced by the cork cambium.

Back

True

Front

What causes a plant to wilt due to loss of water through evaporation?

Back

Turgor pressure

Front

What category includes organisms that do not have true roots, leaves, and stems?

Back

Bryophytes

Front

What are plant cell walls primarily made of?

Back

Cellulose

Front

What is the function of cork in plants?

Back

Cork protects the plant from physical damage and water loss.

Front

What are the main types of vascular tissue in plants?

Back

Xylem and Phloem

Front

What is the role of xylem in plants?

Back

Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Front

What is the role of phloem in plants?

Back

Phloem transports sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis.

Front

What is turgor pressure?

Back

Turgor pressure is the pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall, helping maintain the plant's structure.