Roots Quiz

What is the function of dermal tissue in plants?

• Transport substances

• Support the plant

• Produce and store food

• Protective outer covering

Which type of ground tissue has thick, rigid cell walls?

• Sclerenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Tracheids

• Parenchyma

Which type of ground tissue has thin, soft cell walls?

• Sclerenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Tracheids

• Parenchyma

What is the function of xylem in plants?

• Conduct water

• Produce and store sugars

• Carry nutrients

• Support plant organs

What are meristems in plants?

• Support plant organs

• Protective outer covering

• Regions of unspecialized cells

• Water conducting tissue

Which type of root system is found mainly in monocots?

• Taproot system

• Fibrous root system

• Primary root system

• Branch root system

Which type of root system is found mainly in dicots?

• Taproot system

• Fibrous root system

• Primary root system

• Branch root system

What is the function of the endodermis in roots?

• Enclose the vascular cylinder

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Support the plant

• Produce and store food

What is the main role of roots in plants?

• Absorb nutrients from the soil

• Support and anchor the plant

• Conduct water

• Produce and store food

What is the function of the root cap in roots?

• Enclose the vascular cylinder

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Support the plant

• Protect the meristem