Plant Structure and Function

What is the function of a plant's stem?

• To support the plant and transport nutrients and water between the plant's roots and leaves

• To make the plant taller

• To help the plant reproduce

• To keep the plant in the ground

What is the function of a plant's roots?

• To help the plant grow next to other plants

• To keep the plant in the ground and absorb nutrients and water

• To help the plant reproduce

• To help the plant collect sunlight

Which plant structure collects sunlight and is the place where photosynthesis happens

• flower

• leaves

• seed

• stem

Which of the following is NOT a function of stems in plants?

• Produces pollen

• Keeps leaves in the light

• Storage of nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a function of leaves in plants?

• Makes food through photosynthesis

• Respiration & Transpiration

• Absorbs a lot of rain water

What region of plant tissue, found at the tips of shoots and roots, lengthens the plant and produces new leaves and flowers?

• Apical meristem

• Lateral meristem

• Apical cambium

Which of the following is NOT a function of epidermal tissue?

• Protects against infection

• Regulates gas exchange

• Provides structure and support

What is NOT a function of vascular tissue?

• Transports water through the xylem

  by sieve cells and sieve tube members

• Transports water through

  the xylem by tracheids

• Transports sugar through the phloem

  by sieve cells and sieve tube members