Xylem and Phloem

Select the correct term for the following definition:

"The water transport system in plants."

• Villi

• Bronchi

• Bolus

• Xylem

Select which of the following statements are true for xylem.

• Tubular shape with no cross walls.

• Transportation of food and nutrients.

• Elongated, tubular shape with thin walled sieve tubes.

• Occupy the center of the vascular bundle.

• Water and mineral transport from roots to aerial parts of the plant.

Recall the main function of a xylem cell.

• To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.

• To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.

• To transport carbon dioxide to the leaves for photosynthessis.

• To transport water to different parts of plant.

Recall what the pathway of water from roots to leaves is called.

• Respiration

• Translocation

• Transpiration stream

• Evaporation

Select the correct term for the following definition:

"The nutrient transport system in plants."

• Enzyme

• Guard cells

• Phloem

• Proteins

Recall the main funtion of a phloem cell.

• To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.

• To transport water to different parts of a plant.

• To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.

• To provide structural support to a plant.

Xylem tubes transport substances..

• From the roots to the stem and leaves

• From the leaves to the rest of the plant

Phloem tubes transport substances..

• From the roots to the stem and leaves

• From the leaves to the rest of the plant

Xylem tubes transport..

• Water and mineral

• Food substances

Phloem tubes transport..

• Water

• Mineral ions

• Food substances