Briggs 12B Plant Systems

Multiple Choice

What is one way plants respond to their environment?

• By moving toward light

• By making sounds

• By changing color instantly

• By running away

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main structure of a plant?

• Flower

• Leaf

• Stem

• Fruit

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the cell wall in plant cells?

• Protection

• Structural support

• Photosynthesis

• Transport of water

Fill in the Blank

Plant cells have a cell wall made of ___.

Multiple Choice

Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for storing water and nutrients?

• Chloroplast

• Central vacuole

• Nucleus

• Mitochondrion

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Store water and nutrients

• Absorb minerals from soil

• Make their own food by photosynthesis

• Anchor the plant

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the root system in plants?

• Absorbing water and nutrients

• Anchoring the plant

• Photosynthesis

• Storing food

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the root system as described in the image?

• To store energy for the plant

• To produce flowers

• To absorb sunlight

• To transport water

Multiple Choice

Which parts are included in the shoot system of a plant?

• Stems, leaves, flowers/cones

• Roots, stems, leaves

• Flowers, roots, seeds

• Leaves, roots, tubers

Fill in the Blank

During photosynthesis, leaves use ___, water, and energy from the sun to produce glucose.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of stomata in leaves?

• To absorb sunlight

• To allow gases to enter and exit the leaf

• To store water

• To provide structural support

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of thigmotropism in plants?

• A vine wrapping around a fence

• A plant bending toward sunlight

• Roots growing downward

• Leaves closing at night

Open Ended

What is a tropism in plants, and how do different types of tropisms help plants respond to their environment?