Plant Tissue and Tissue Systems

1.       Sclerenchyma cells are _______________ at maturity.

• a.       Living

• b. Non-living

2.  What is the function of xylem tissues?

• a.       Carry out photosynthesis

• b.  Control the opening and closing of stomata

• c.  Transport water and minerals salts

• d.  Provide support for young plant

3. Which type of tissue does the majority of the photosynthesis?

• Ground

• Dermis

• Meristematic

• Vascular

4. How is collenchyma and sclerenchyma tissue similar?

• a.       They both transport material throughout the plant

• b.    They both provide energy for the plant

• c. They both provide support

• d.      They both provide protection for the plant

5.    The tissues which supports the young plant and woody plants.

• a.     Collenchyma tissue

• b. Parenchyma tissue

• c.      Sclerenchyma tissue

• d.  Xylem tissue

6. Type of vascular tissue responsible for transporting the sugars made in photosynthesis from the leaves to the roots?

• a. Cuticle

• b. Phloem

• c. Stomata

• d. Xylem

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

• a. Dermal

• b. Vascular

• c. Ground

• d. Connective

8. What type of meristem found at the tips of roots and stems causes primary growth?

• a.  Lateral meristem

• b. Epidermis

• c. Intercalary meristem

• d. Apical meristem

9. Apical meristems can be found in

• a. The leaves

• b. The xylem cells

• c. The epidermal cells

• d. The tips of the shoots and roots

10.    Which xylem cells has thinner walls

• a.       Sieve-tube elements

• b. Vessel elements