GRADED RECITATION: PLANT TISSUES

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of permanent tissues?

• Composed of cells which have attained their mature form

• Matured tissues which are already differentiated

• Actively dividing to produce new cells for growth

• Categorized into epidermal tissue, ground tissue and vascular tissue

What is the function of cuticle?

• Protects the underlying tissues

• Transports water

• Transports mineral and nutrients

• Reduce loss of water through transpiration

What is the function of the xylem tissue?

• Transports water and minerals salt

• Controls the opening and closing of stoma

• Carries out photosynthesis

• Provides support for young plant

which of this tissues are not known as ground tissue?

• Parenchyma tissue

• Collenchyma tissue

• Epidermal tissue

• Sclerenchyma tissue

Which tissue provides support and mechanical strength to the plant?

• Parenchyma tissue

• Sclerenchyma tissue

• Xylem tissue

• Collenchyma tissue

What is the function of phloem tissue?

• Transports water and minerals

• Supports plants

• Site of photosynthesis

• Transports organic nutrients

Where does the cork cambium located?

• Between xylem and phloem tissue

• Epidermis

• Between ground tissue

• Base of nodes of leaves

Apical meristems can be found in?

• The leaves

• The tips of the shoots and roots

• The xylem cells

• The epidermal cells

Which type of plant cell has a thick primary cell wall and no secondary cell wall? Hint: It is used to support the growing parts of the plant.

• Parenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Schlerenchyma

• Guard cells

Which type of plant tissue covers the outer surface of the plant and acts as a protective layer?

• Dermal

• Vascular

• Ground

• Connective