Plant Organisation - Xylem and phloem Quiz

What are the two types of transport systems in plants?

• Xylem and Phloem

• Roots and Stems

• Stomata and Guard cells

• Leaves and Flowers

The xylem transports (a)  

• Proteins and lipids
• Oxygen and carbon dioxide
• Water and minerals
• Sugars and amino acids

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Where is the xylem located in the root?

• In the vascular bundles

• In the leaves

• In the central column

• Towards the outer edge

Match the following plant parts with their main function in photosynthesis.

• Absorbs water and nutrients

• Stem

• Supports the plant

• Root

• Main organ of photosynthesis

• Leaf

• Reproductive part of the plant

• Flower

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What feature of plant leaves allows for maximum absorption of light?

• Thin, flattened blade

• Large surface area

• Vascular tissue in the midrib

• Air spaces between cells

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The function of the air spaces between cells within the leaf is to (a)  

• Support the leaf structure
• Facilitate the diffusion of gases
• Transport glucose
• Transport water and minerals

During a biology class, Nora and Jackson were discussing plant transport systems. What do the branches of the phloem transport?

• Water and minerals

• Sucrose and amino acids

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Proteins and lipids

During a biology class, Benjamin and Isla were examining a leaf under a microscope. What is the function of the vascular tissue in the midrib and veins of the leaf?

• To store nutrients

• To facilitate gas exchange

• To transport water and minerals to the leaf

• To support the leaf structure

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What is the correct order of levels of organization from the lowest to highest level?

• cell

• organism

• organ system

• tissue

• organ

The top layer of cells on a plant leaf would be classified as -

• a tissue

• a cell

• an organ

• an organ system

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