Plant Structure and Function Quiz

Match the term to its definition: Taproot

• A root system with many small roots spread out in all directions.

• A thickened underground stem used for storage.

• A large, central, and dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally.

• A root that grows from an unusual position, such as stems or leaves.

Match the term to its definition: Fibrous Root

• A root system with many small roots spread out in all directions.

• A large, central, and dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally.

• A root that grows from an unusual position, such as stems or leaves.

• A thickened underground stem used for storage.

Match the term to its definition: Adventitious Root

• A root system with many small roots spread out in all directions.

• A root that grows from an unusual position, such as stems or leaves.

• A large, central, and dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally.

• A thickened underground stem used for storage.

Match the term to its definition: Root Cap

• A protective structure at the tip of a root.

• A root system with many small roots spread out in all directions.

• A large, central, and dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally.

• A root that grows from an unusual position, such as stems or leaves.

Match the term to its definition: Xylem

• A tissue that transports water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant.

• A protective structure at the tip of a root.

• A root system with many small roots spread out in all directions.

• A large, central, and dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally.

Match the term to its definition: Root Hair

• A small hair-like extension of a root that increases surface area for absorption.

• A tissue that transports water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant.

• A protective structure at the tip of a root.

• A root system with many small roots spread out in all directions.

Match the term to its definition: Herbaceous

• A plant with non-woody stems.

• A small hair-like extension of a root that increases surface area for absorption.

• A tissue that transports water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant.

• A protective structure at the tip of a root.

Match the term to its definition: Bulb

• A rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy leaves.

• A plant with non-woody stems.

• A small hair-like extension of a root that increases surface area for absorption.

• A tissue that transports water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant.

Match the term to its definition: Tuber

• A thickened underground stem used for storage, like a potato.

• A rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy leaves.

• A plant with non-woody stems.

• A small hair-like extension of a root that increases surface area for absorption.

Match the term to its definition: Internode

• The segment of a plant stem between the points where leaves are attached.

• A thickened underground stem used for storage, like a potato.

• A rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy leaves.

• A plant with non-woody stems.