Biology Quiz: Plant Tissues and Growth

What are the two types of tissues in a plant?

• Xylem and Phloem

• Epidermal and Ground

• Meristematic and Permanent

• Vascular and Cuticle

What is the function of the epidermal tissue in a plant?

• To store water and mineral salts

• To provide mechanical support

• To carry out photosynthesis

• To protect the underlying tissues

Which type of tissue in a plant is responsible for gaseous exchange?

• Parenchyma tissues

• Sclerenchyma tissue

• Collenchyma tissue

• Guard cells in the lower epidermis

What is the function of xylem tissue in a plant?

• Store products of photosynthesis

• Transport sugars

• Transport water and mineral salts

• Provide mechanical support

What is the main photosynthetic organ in a plant?

• Flower

• Leaf

• Root

• Stem

What is the function of the cuticle in a leaf?

• Reduce water loss through evaporation

• Absorb sunlight

• Store nutrients

• Provide mechanical support

Where are palisade mesophyll cells located in a leaf?

• In the phloem tissue

• In the xylem tissue

• Beneath the upper epidermis

• In the lower epidermis

What is the role of the petiole in a leaf?

• Transport nutrients

• Store water

• Connect the lamina to the stem

• Produce chlorophyll

Which part of a leaf contains chloroplasts for photosynthesis?

• Upper epidermis

• Palisade mesophyll cells

• Petiole

• Cuticle

What is the purpose of the leaf mosaic arrangement in plants?

• To receive optimum light for photosynthesis

• To store excess water

• To protect against predators

• To regulate temperature