Xylem and phloem

What is the main function of xylem tissue?

• Storing water and nutrients

• Producing energy for the plant

• Transporting water and nutrients

• Protecting the plant from pathogens

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Which tissue is responsible for the transport of water in plants?

• phloem

• epidermis

• xylem

• mesophyll

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What is the process called when water moves from the roots to the leaves through xylem?

• osmosis

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• transpiration

True or False: Xylem transports water and minerals in both upward and downward directions.

• Xylem transports only minerals

• True

• False

• Xylem transports only water

What is the main function of phloem tissue?

• Transportation of sugars and nutrients

• Storage of water and minerals

• Protection against pathogens

• Production of energy

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Which tissue is responsible for the transport of sugars and other organic compounds in plants?

• xylem

• phloem

• epidermis

• mesophyll

What is the major difference between xylem and phloem?

• Xylem transports sugars and organic compounds, while phloem transports water and minerals.

• Xylem and phloem have the same function of transporting sugars and organic compounds.

• Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports sugars and organic compounds.

• Xylem and phloem both transport water and minerals.

The process by which plant cells use energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into make sugar and oxygen is called __________.

• Phototropism

• Cellular Respiration

• Mitosis

• Photosynthesis

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Multiple select: What are the raw materials of photosynthesis?

• oxygen

• water

• glucose

• carbon dioxide

• light energy

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Multiple select: What are the products of photosynthesis?

• oxygen

• water

• glucose

• carbon dioxide

• light energy

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