Plant Transport Systems Quiz

What does the Xylem transport in plants?

• Water and solutes

• Glucose and amino acids

• Sucrose and proteins

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

Where are the vascular bundles located in the roots of a plant?

• Scattered throughout

• At the top

• In the centre

• On the outer edge

What is the primary function of the Phloem in plants?

• Transporting glucose and amino acids

• Transporting water

• Supporting the plant structure

• Producing photosynthesis

What material is found in the walls of xylem vessels?

• Lignin

• Chlorophyll

• Cellulose

• Starch

How is the movement of substances in the xylem different from the phloem?

• Both move substances downwards only

• Xylem moves substances only upwards, phloem moves both ways

• Xylem moves substances both ways, phloem only upwards

• Both move substances upwards only

What type of cells make up the xylem vessels?

• Living elongated cells

• Dead elongated cells

• Dead round cells

• Living round cells

Why are vascular bundles in the stem located near the edge?

• To increase flexibility

• To provide strength and support

• To help the plant float

• To attract more sunlight

What substances do phloem vessels transport?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Sucrose and amino acids

• Oxygen and water

• Water and minerals