Plant Roots

Which of the following structures is ONLY found in plant roots?

• Endodermis

• Epidermis

• Xylem

• Pith

Roots are classified as being:

• Photosynthetic

• Autotrophic

• Detritivores

• Heterotrophic

What does the xylem transport? (select all that apply)

• Water

• Glucose

• Minerals

• Amino Acids

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Which direction do glucose and amino acids travel in the phloem?

• From roots to leaves

• From Leaves to roots

• Materials can be transported in either direction

What direction does water and solutes travel in the xylem?

• From roots to leaves

• From leaves to roots

• Materials can move in either direction

What process does transpiration help the plant do?

• transport glucose and amino acids from roots to leaves

• transport water from leaves to roots

• transport water from roots to leaves

Are roots a part of the vascular system?

• Yes

• No

Why are root hairs important?

• They decrease the surface area of the roots to keep in water

• They increase the surface area of the roots to decrease absorption

• They increase the surface area of the roots to increase absorption

Photosynthesis occurs in organs called...

• roots

• stem

• leaves

• branches

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

This is a small cone of of cells that protects the meristem and rest of the root as it moves into the soil

• fibrous root

• tap root

• root cap

• root hairs