Plant Structure and Function Quiz

What are the three principal organs of seed plants?

• Leaves, flowers, and fruits

• Bark, wood, and roots

• Flowers, fruits, and seeds

• Roots, stems, and leaves

How do roots contribute to a plant's stability?

• By anchoring the plant and preventing erosion

• By producing flowers

• By conducting photosynthesis

• By storing food

What is the primary function of dermal tissue in plants?

• To cover and protect the plant

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To store food

• To transport water and nutrients

Which tissue type acts as the plant's 'bloodstream'?

• Vascular tissue

• Ground tissue

• Epidermal tissue

• Dermal tissue

What is the main role of xylem in plants?

• To store nutrients

• To transport food

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To transport water

How does phloem differ from xylem in its function?

• Both transport food

• Both transport water

• Phloem transports food, while xylem transports water

• Phloem transports water, while xylem transports food

What is the primary function of ground tissue in plants?

• To transport water

• To protect the plant

• To store and produce food

• To conduct photosynthesis

Which type of ground tissue cell has strong, flexible cell walls?

• Parenchyma

• Collenchyma

• Sclerenchyma

• Epidermal

What are meristems in plants?

• Parts of the plant that conduct photosynthesis

• Parts of the plant that store food

• Regions of unspecialized cells that divide and differentiate

• Regions of specialized cells

Where are apical meristems typically found?

• In the flowers

• In the leaves

• At the tips of stems and roots

• In the bark