introduction to plant

Tissue that transports water from the roots to other parts of the plant is called:

• phloem

• roots

• cambium

• xylem

Which plant structure anchors the plant in the ground and absorbs nutrients?

• leaves

• stems

• roots

• flowers

Cambium, xylem, & phloem compose a plants ___ tissue.

• nonvascular

• vascular

• green

• root

Which area of the plant has the most photosynthesis taking place?

• roots

• leaves

• xylem

• flower

The stomata is controlled by pairs of cells that open and close called:

• palisade layer

• diffusion

• guard cells

• epidermis

An angiosperm with two cotyledons is called a

• dicot

• monocot

• diploid

• haploid

The waxy, protective layer on leaves that prevent water loss is called

• upper epidermis

• stomata

• cellulose

• cuticle

The plants that are first to grow in a new or an area disturbed by a volcanic eruption or forest fire are called

• pioneer species

• lichens

• beginning plants

• starters

Vascular vessels that move food from leaves to other parts of the plant are called

• xylem

• roots

• phloem

• leaves

Which plant structure moves materials between leaves and roots?

• roots

• leaves

• stems

• photosynthesis