Xylem and Phloem Quiz

What is the function of xylem in plants?

• Transporting water and nutrients

• Producing oxygen

• Storing food

• Supporting the plant structure

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

• Storage of water and minerals

• Transportation of sugars and nutrients

• Protection against pests and diseases

• Photosynthesis and production of oxygen

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Which tissue is responsible for the transport of water in plants?

• mesophyll

• epidermis

• xylem

• phloem

Which tissue is responsible for the transport of nutrients in plants?

• vascular tissue

• ground tissue

• meristematic tissue

• epidermal tissue

What is the main component of xylem?

• Phloem

• Roots

• Tracheids and vessel elements

• Leaves

What is the main component of phloem?

• sieve tubes

• root hairs

• stomata

• xylem

How does water move through xylem vessels?

• Osmosis

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Active transport

How are nutrients transported in phloem?

• Through diffusion and xylem.

• Through pressure flow and sieve tubes.

• Through active transport and companion cells.

• Through osmosis and root hairs.

What is the direction of water flow in xylem?

• upwards

• sideways

• randomly

• downwards

What is the direction of nutrient flow in phloem?

• random

• unidirectional

• bidirectional

• opposite

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