Plant Biology Quiz EOC quiz 6

What is the function of the cuticle in plants?

• To absorb moisture

• To allow plants to retain moisture

• To transport nutrients

• To capture sunlight

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What are stomata?

• Tiny holes in the cuticle that prevent water loss

• Structures that capture sunlight

• Roots that absorb water from the soil

• Flowers that attract pollinators

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What is one of the roles of stomata in plant leaves?

• To move air in and out

• To produce chlorophyll

• To increase water absorption

• To store food

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What is the function of the vascular system in plants?

• To provide structural support

• To move resources to different parts of the plant

• To protect the plant from predators

• To produce food through photosynthesis

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Which of the following are moved by the plant's vascular system?

• Water, Nutrients, and Sugar

• Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, and Sunlight

• Seeds, Pollen, and Fruit

• Insects, Bacteria, and Fungi

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What is the role of lignin in plants?

• It allows plants to grow underwater.

• It allows plants to grow upright.

• It provides energy for plant cells.

• It attracts pollinators to the plant.

What does lignin do to the walls of vascular system in plants?

• It makes them more flexible.

• It reduces their strength.

• It hardens them.

• It makes them transparent.

What does lignin contribute to in terms of plant structure?

• The color of flowers.

• The strength of wood and stiffness of stems.

• The growth of plant roots.

• The absorption of water.

What do pollen grains allow for in plant reproduction?

• Reproduction with the need for insects

• Reproduction without the need for free-standing water

• Reproduction without the need for sunlight

• Reproduction with the need for soil

What is contained within pollen grains that is crucial for reproduction?

• A cell that divides to form leaves

• A cell that divides to form roots

• A cell that divides to form flowers

• A cell that divides to form sperm