Structure of a Flowering Plant Quiz

Which type of root is common in dicots like Dandelions?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

• Aerial root

• Prop root

What is the function of the stem in a flowering plant?

• Absorb water and minerals

• Anchor the plant in the soil

• Transport food and water

• Photosynthesis

What is the main function of xylem in a plant?

• Transport glucose

• Gas exchange

• Store food

• Transport water and minerals

What is the composition of xylem that provides strength and support to the plant?

• Chlorophyll

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Lignin

What is the function of phloem in a plant?

• Transport water and minerals

• Gas exchange

• Transport glucose

• Store food

What is the tough material in phloem called?

• Starch

• Chlorophyll

• Cellulose

• Lignin

Which category of flowering plants has netted veined leaves?

• Gymnosperms

• Dicotyledons

• Angiosperms

• Monocotyledons

How many seed leaves do dicotyledons have?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the main function of leaves in a flowering plant?

• Photosynthesis

• Transport food and water

• Anchor the plant in the soil

• Absorb water and minerals

Which zone of a root contains cells that divide by mitosis at the tip of roots and shoots?

• Zone of differentiation

• Meristematic zone

• Zone of protection

• Zone of elongation