Plant Anatomy Quiz

The waxy layer covering of the leaf:

• cuticle

• stomata

• chlorophyll

• xylem

The purpose of the cuticle:

• to prevent water loss

• to increase water absorption

• to facilitate gas exchange

• to enhance nutrient uptake

What two tissues are found within a vein?

• xylem and phloem

• epidermis and cortex

• parenchyma and sclerenchyma

• collenchyma and cambium

What is the purpose of plant veins?

• to transport water and nutrients

• to provide structural support

• to store energy

• to protect against herbivores

Outer layer of the vein:

• bundle sheath

• epidermis

• cortex

• phloem

What does the word “mesophyll” mean?

• the tissue in the leaf where photosynthesis occurs

• a type of root system in plants

• the outer layer of a plant stem

• a pigment found in flowers

What layers of the plant contain chloroplasts?

• mesophyll

• epidermis

• xylem

• phloem

These cells function to open and close stomata.

• guard cells

• root cells

• stem cells

• leaf cells

Openings that allow for gas exchange.

• stomata

• roots

• xylem

• phloem

How does the structure of the leaf allow for a plant to take in sunlight to create glucose? How does it transport energy, water & nutrients throughout the plant?

• Through photosynthesis and vascular tissues

• By absorbing sunlight directly into the roots

• Using flowers to capture sunlight

• By storing sunlight in the stem