Plant Tissues and Organs

what is the function of cuticle?

• protects the underlying tissues
• transport water
• transport mineral and nutrients
• reduce loss of water through transpiration

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

what is the function of xylem tissue?

• transports water and minerals salt 
• control the opening and closing of stoma
• carry out photosynthesis
• provide support for young plant

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

what is the function of phloem tissue?

• transport water and minerals
• support plants
• photosynthesis process occur
• transport organic nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a function of the roots?

• Store sugars

• Absorb water and minerals

• Anchor plant to the ground

• Photosynthesis

What are the levels of organization in plants?

• Plants have cells, but not tissues.

• Plants are made up of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems

• Plants contain cells and tissues, but not organs.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Meristems at the tip of roots and shoots

• Lateral

• Apical

• Ploem

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The tip of the root is called the 

• root force
• root guard
• root shield
• root cap

The wide part of a leaf is called the _______ and the part that attaches to the stem is called the ______.

• blade, petiole
• petiole, blade
• cuticle, petiole
• xylem, blade

Stomata are found in the _______. 

• stems 
• roots 
• leaves 
• flower 

Which structures open and close stomata to allow gas exchange but prevent water loss in leaves?

• Epidermis
• Vascular tissue
• Guard cells
• Spongy mesophyll