Plant Systems and Tissue

what is the function of cuticle?

• protects the underlying tissues
• transport water
• transport mineral and nutrients
• reduce loss of water through transpiration

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what is the function of xylem tissue?

• transports water and minerals salt 
• control the opening and closing of stoma
• carry out photosynthesis
• provide support for young plant

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Located at tip of stem & roots for primary growth

• lateral meristem
• apical meristem
• root hair
• hypocotyl

Which of the following structures allows for gas exchange between a leaf and the atmosphere?

• Cuticle
• Phloem
• Stomata
• Xylem

What is the function of vascular tissue?

• physical support of the plant
• transport water and nutrients
• defend against predators

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Where is the site of photosynthesis in plants?

• stomata
• guard cells
• chloroplasts
• waxy cuticle

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Vascular tissue not only transports material it also

•  protects the plant
• supports the plant structurally
• transports minerals
• transports energy

Xylem and phloem are examples of what tissue type?

• Vascular tissue
• Root tissue
• Dermal tissue
• Ground tissue

Which type of plant tissue covers the outer surface of the plant and acts as a protective layer?

• Dermal
• Vascular
• Ground
• Connective

What process do plants go through to create glucose

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Light Reaction

• Calvin Cycle

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