Basic Characteristics of Plants

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organisms in the Plant Kingdom?

• autotrophs

• unicellular

• multicellular

• eukaryotes

The process by which plants make food is called

• autotrophs

• chloroplasts

• photosynthesis

• cellular respiration

Plants are multi-cellular so their cells are arranged into

• organs

• organ systems

• tissues

The structure in plant cells that is rigid and provides support and protection

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• vacuole

• chloroplasts

The storage sack that can hold water, food, or wastes in the cell is the

• chloroplast

• vacuole

• nucleus

• chloroplast

Which plant structure collects nutrients and water

• leaves

• stems

• flowers

• roots

The structure in which plants make food is called the

• cell membrane

• chlorophyll

• chloroplast

• cell wall

What adaptive structure on leaves helps plants retain water?

• cuticle

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• chloroplasts

The system that provides support for the plant and transports food, water, and minerals throughout the plant is the

• nonvascular tissue

• cell wall

• vascular tissue

• cell membrane

Which of the following is an adaptation for living on land

• the ability to obtain water and nutrients from surroundings

• reproducing without water and retaining water

• supporting their bodies and transporting materials throughout their bodies

• all of the above