Root Anatomy Quiz

What is one of the MAIN plant parts and list one of its functions.

List three functions of roots:

Match the following root systems to the correct image.

• Tap Root

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• Storage Root

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• Fibrous Root

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What are two specialized plant cells?

Select the correct definition of osmosis:

• a. The pressure of a plant cell

• b. The process a plant uses to absorb water

• c. The passing of substances through a permeable membrane

• d. The pulling of starch into plant root cells

Why would a plant wilt if the roots are exposed to dry soil conditions?

What root structure is primarily responsible for the uptake of water and nutrients in a plant root?

• a. Root cap

• b. Root hair

• c. Root tip

• d. Taproot

What happens if plant roots are exposed to too much water over a long time?

• Hypotonic (cell expands)

• Hypertonic (cell shrinks)

• Isotonic (cell concentration is equal)

Which of the following is the main driving force for water movement in plants?

• a. Transpiration

• b. Photosynthesis

• c. Respiration

• d. Gravitational force

Where does osmosis occur in the plant?

• Root caps

• Primary roots

• Root hairs

• Secondary roots