Supporting tissues in plants - Pretest Questions

1.What is the primary function of supporting tissues in plants ?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Providing structural support

• Reprodution

2. What adaptation helps plants in windy environments ?

• Thicker cuticles

• Larger leaves

• More flowers

• Thinner stems

3. Which of the following cells contributed to the strength of plant tissues?

• Parenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Sclerenchyma

• Epidermis

4. Which tissue is responsible for the secondary growth in plant stems ?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Cambium

• Epidermis

5. What is the main function of xylem tissue m

• Transporting food

• Transporting water and minerals

• Producing flowers

• Absorbing light

6. What are the main types of supporting tissues in plants ?

• Xylem and phloem

• Parenchyma and collenchyma

• Sclerenchyma and collenchyma

• Xylem and sclerenchyma

7.How do trichomes on leaves help the plants ?

• They conduct photosynthesis

• They reduce water loss

• They store food

• They absorb light

8. Define scelerenchyma

• Living cells with thick walls

• Dead cells with lignified

• Living cells with thin walls

• Dead cells with thin walls

9. 9. List the characteristics of collenchyma cells

• Thick, lignifed cell walls

• Thin, flexible cell walls

• Thick, uneven cell walls

• Thin, lignified cell walls

10. Which tissue is involved in the transport of food in plants ?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Collenchyma

• Sclerenchym