Chapter 21.3 Roots and Stems

Roots are responsible for which of the following functions?

• Absorb, transport, and store nutrients

• Produce seeds

• Generate light

• Create sound

What part of the root covers the tip?

• Root hair

• Root cap

• Root cortex

• Root epidermis

Which part of the root covers the tip?

• Apical meristem

• Root cap

• Vascular cylinder

• Xylem

The apical meristem is an area of ______.

• Protection

• Growth

• Storage

• Transport

What are the two main types of root systems?

• Fibrous and Taproot

• Taproot and Aerial

• Fibrous and Aerial

• Taproot and Lateral

Fill in the blank: Fibrous root systems have ______ branches.

• thick

• fine

• no

• long

Which of the following is a characteristic of fibrous root systems?

• A) One main root

• B) Fine branches

• C) Thick branches

• D) No branches

What is the main characteristic of a taproot system?

• A) Fine branches

• B) One main root

• C) Multiple main roots

• D) No roots

Fill in the blank: The main characteristic of a taproot system is having ______ main root.

• one

• two

• three

• four

Fill in the blank: A ______ root system is more likely to anchor a plant deeply into the soil.

• Fibrous

• Taproot

• Aerial

• Lateral