4.2 ASP Key Terms

What is the process called where plants take in water, gases, nutrients, or other substances?

• Osmosis

• Absorption

• Differentiation

• Photosynthesis

Which type of plant lives for two years and then dies?

• Annual

• Perennial

• Biennial

• Deciduous

What is the term for the actively growing cells between the bark and the wood in a tree or shrub?

• Cortex

• Cambium

• Phloem

• Membrane

What is the main descending axis of a plant called?

• Fibrous root

• Primary root

• Secondary root

• Root cap

What is the function of the root cap?

• Absorbs nutrients

• Protects the growing region of the root

• Stores food

• Transports water

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What is the function of root hair in plants?

• It stores food for the plant.

• It absorbs water and mineral nutrients.

• It supports the plant structure.

• It conducts photosynthesis.

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Which part of the plant is described as a lateral branch of a primary or main root?

• Stem

• Taproot

• Secondary root

• Root hair

What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

• Conducting food

• Conducting water and dissolved minerals

• Storing nutrients

• Supporting plant structure

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What does the term "turgid" refer to in plant cells?

• Loss of water

• Swollen or tightly drawn

• Root development

• Photosynthesis process

What causes a plant to wilt?

• Excessive nutrient absorption

• Loss of turgidity due to transpiration

• Overproduction of chlorophyll

• Excessive root growth

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