Plant Cell and Tissues - Open Notes

The primary function of parenchyma cells in plants is (a)  

• Provide strength and support
• Storage and food production
• Control opening and closing of stom
• Transport dissolved minerals and wa

(a)   is the type of plant cell known for having unevenly thickened cell walls.

• Parenchyma
• Collenchyma
• Sclerenchyma
• Dermal Tissues

What is the role of guard cells in plants?

• Transport sugar and organic molecules

• Control opening and closing of stomata

• Provide strength and support

• Absorb water and dissolved minerals

What is the main function of xylem in plants?

• Transport food

• Control gas exchanges

• Transport dissolved minerals and water

• Produce waxy cuticle

Which type of cells are most abundant in plants and found throughout the cell?

• Sclerenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Parenchyma

• Dermal Tissues

What characteristic is unique to collenchyma cells?

• Very thick and rigid cell walls

• Unevenly thickened cell walls

• Tightly packed cells

• Large central vacuole

Which type of tissue helps prevent water loss in plants?

• Parenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Dermal Tissues

• Vascular Tissues

What is the function of trichomes in plants?

• Transport food

• Help reduce water evaporation and protect from predators

• Control gas exchanges

• Provide strength and support

What is the primary function of phloem in plants?

• Transport dissolved minerals and water

• Provide strength and support

• Transport food (sugar and other organic molecules)

• Control opening and closing of stomata

Which type of plant tissue is involved in the regulation of water vapor flow from leaves?

• Parenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Dermal Tissues

• Vascular Tissues