Life Sciences Grade 10 - Quiz 1

Part of the root where cell division takes place is called the...

• Region of Elongation

• Root hair region

• Meristematic region

What is the function of the root hairs?

• Assist with the absorption of water and mineral salts

• Needed for the growth of the plant

• They are the main support system of the plant

Floral part of a monocot is divided in 4s and 5s

• True

• False

Function of the root is to...

• To facilitate photosynthesis

• Anchors the plant and assists with absorption of water

• Ensures the plant grows long and produces fruits and/or flowers

Part of the internal structure of the root that is responsible for forming lateral roots

(a)  

Allows water and minerals to pass through the xylem

• Collenchyma cells

• Sclerenchyma cells

• Parenchyma cells

Allows the water to enter the stele

• Casparian strips

• Xylem

• Endodermis

Has meristematic tissue and forms new cells that result in the primary growth of the stem

• Lateral bud

• Terminal bud

• Axillary bud

Part of the external structure of the stem where leaves and side branches develop

(a)  

Protects the surface of the internal structure of the stem and has a waterproof cuticle

(a)