Unit 8 - Plant Review

Xylem and Phloem are the two types of ______

• Plants

• Vascular Tissue

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

Which of the following is NOT a function of the root system?

• Storage of food and water

• Helps anchor and support the plant

• The site of Photosynthesis

• Absorption of water and nutrients for the plant

Which type of vascular tissue is responsible for the transport of nutrients and carbohydrates throughout the plant?

• Stoma

• Xylem

• Fibrous roots

• Phloem

Which vascular tissue is responsible for the transport of water throughout the plant?

• Xylem

• Phloem

Moss is an example of what type of plant?

• Vascular

• Non-vascular

Fern is an example of what type of plant?

• Vascular

• Non-vascular

Angiosperms are what type of plant?

• Vascular

• Non-vascular

Gymnosperms are what type of plant?

• Vascular

• Non-vascular

A picture of a fibrous root is seen here. A plant that has fibrous roots has adapted to-

• Absorb water that is close to the ground's surface quickly

• Is able to take in nutrients deep from underground

• Store glucose in its roots

• Repel nitrogen-fixing bacteria from entering

What does the fruit (ovary) play involving the reproduction of angiosperms?

• It helps transport pollen from one plant to another

• Nothing, we eat it!

• It helps provide water and minerals to the plant

• It helps protect the seed and assists with dispersal