Quiz on Plant Stems

What type of stem has vascular bundles arranged randomly throughout?

• Dicot

• Monocot

• Phloem

• Xylem

Which part of the stem is responsible for bringing water up from the roots?

• Dicot

• Monocot

• Phloem

• Xylem

What type of plant has a woody stem?

• Dicot

• Monocot

Which type of stem has vascular bundles arranged in a ring?

• Dicot

• Monocot

• Phloem

• Xylem

What part of the stem is primarily involved in transporting food substances down from the leaves?

• Dicot

• Monocot

• Phloem

• Xylem

The main function of a xylem cell is

• To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.

• To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.

• To transport carbon dioxide to the leaves for photosynthessis.

• To transport water to different parts of plant.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the primary role of phloem in plants?

• To transport water from the roots to the leaves

• To provide structural support

• To transport glucose and other nutrients from the leaves to the rest of the plant

• To absorb sunlight

What type of plant has a herbaceous stem?

• Monocot

• Dicot

This part of the plant supports it and carries water.

• root
• stem
• leaf
• seed