3.1 - Plant Cells and Tissue

Which plant tissue results in growth at the tips of roots and stems?

• apical meristem

• intercalary meristem

• cork cambium

• vascular cambium

What type of plant tissue contains rapidly dividing cells that result in primary and

secondary growth?

• dermal tissue

• ground tissue

• meristematic tissue

• vascular tissue

Which plant cells are flexible & provide support for surrounding cells?

• collenchyma cells

• meristematic cells

• parenchyma cells

• sclerenchyma cells

Which plant cells are important for photosynthesis & divide and repair damaged tissues?

• apical cells

• meristematic cells

• parenchyma cells

• sclerenchyma cells

What is the term for a tissue that transports substances (water & dissolved food)?

• apical

• endoderm

• tropic

• vascular

Identify the main food-carrying tissue of plants.

• xylem

• phloem

• tracheids

• vessel elements

Which type of cells provides fiber that humans use to make ropes and clothing?

• cambium cells

• mesophyll cells

• sclerenchyma cells

• trichome cells

What is the function of parenchyma cells in fruits?

• gas exchange

• photosynthesis

• protection

• storage of sugar

This tissue __________ makes the plant hard and stiff.

• Collenchyma

• Epidermis

• sclerenchyma

• collenchyma

Identify the type of simple permanent tissue which is present in the shell of the nut given in the picture.

• collenchyma

• sclerenchyma

• parenchyma

• aerenchyma