Quiz on Plant Roots

What is the primary function of roots in plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Support and nutrient absorption

• Seed production

• Flowering

Which term refers to the outermost layer of cells in a root?

• Cortex

• Endodermis

• Dermal tissue

• Pericycle

What is the role of the Casparian strip in plant roots?

• Transporting water

• Preventing water loss

• Regulating the flow of water and nutrients

• Photosynthesis

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Which type of root system is characterized by a single, large primary root?

• Fibrous root system

• Taproot system

• Adventitious root system

• Lateral root system

What are the main functions of roots in a plant?

• Absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• Absorb water and minerals, anchor the plant, and store food

• Produce flowers and fruits

• Release oxygen into the atmosphere

What is the first structure to emerge from a germinating seed?

• Leaf

• Stem

• Primary root

• Flower

What is a taproot?

• A small root that grows horizontally

• A large, central, and dominant root

• A root that absorbs sunlight

• A root that stores water

What is a lateral root?

• A root that grows vertically

• A smaller root that grows from the taproot

• A root that produces seeds

• A root that stores food

What is the function of the root cap?

• To absorb water and nutrients

• To protect the tip of the root

• To photosynthesize

• To store food

What is the role of the zone of cellular division?

• To increase the length of the root

• To protect the root tip

• To produce new cells for primary growth

• To store nutrients