Introduction to Plants

Plants are multicellular living beings. Which of the following is NOT one of the three vital functions performed by plants?

• A) Nutrition

• B) Interaction

• C) Reproduction

• D) Respiration

Plants are multicellular living beings. Which of the following is a vital function of plants?

• Digestion

• Interaction

• Locomotion

• Respiration

What are the two main functions of the root in a plant?

• Holding the plant to the ground and absorbing water and mineral salts

• Producing flowers and fruits

• Making food through photosynthesis

• Protecting the plant from animals

Fill in the blank: The root is the organ that lies ______ the ground and lacks leaves.

• below

• above

• beside

• inside

Which of the following is NOT an example of an edible root?

• Carrot

• Beet

• Apple

• Turnip

The roots can store nutrients so that later the stem and leaves can grow.

• True

• False

Two examples of edible roots mentioned in the slides are:

• Carrot and beetroot

• Potato and tomato

• Apple and banana

• Spinach and lettuce

When roots store food, what happens to them?

• They become swollen or enlarged.

• They dry up completely.

• They turn into leaves.

• They stop growing.

Refer to the diagram of the root. What is the purpose of the main root and secondary roots?

• To hold the plant to the substratum and to transport water and nutrients through the stem to the leaves.

• To produce food for the plant through photosynthesis.

• To attract pollinators for reproduction.

• To store sunlight for energy.

Refer to the diagram of the root. Which part is responsible for the absorption of water and nutrients so that the plant can perform the function of nutrition?

• Root hairs

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Cortex