WorksheetsHORT-Stem & Root Anatomy
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the three main functions of the roots? Select ALL correct answers.
Anchor the plant in the soil
Photosynthesize food
Absorb water and minerals from the soil
Transport water and minerals to the plant stem
What is the function of the root cap?
Cell division
Growth
Protection
Transpiration
This is an example of what type of root system?
Bulb
Taproot
Fibrous root
Rhizome
This is an example of what type of root system?
Taproot
Fibrous Root
Bulb
Tuber
This is an example of what type of root?
Taproot
Fibrous root
Adventitious Root
Tuber
True or false: One function of the stem is to store food.
True
False
This type of stem can be classified as what type:
Woody Stem
Herbaceous Stem
Adventitious Stem
Tuber
This vascular structure carries water and nutrients UP the plant, from the roots to the leaves.
Xylem
Phloem
Cambium
This vascular structure carries food produced in the leaves DOWN to the rest of the plant.
Xylem
Phloem
Cambium
This layer separates the xylem and phloem.
Xylem
Phloem
Cambium
This is an example of a______ stem.
Monocot
Dicot
This is an example of a __________ stem
Monocot
Dicot
Letter A is
Bud
Node
Internode
Identify letter D
Bud
Node
Internode
What is letter C identifying?
Bud
Node
Internode
This type of modified stem grows above ground, horizontally (strawberries have this type of stem).
Stolon
Rhizome
Bulb
Tuber
This type of stem grows underground horizontally.
Stolon
Rhizome
Bulb
Tuber
A potato is an example of a
Tuber
Bulb
Stolon
Rhizome
An onion is an example of a
Bulb
Tuber
Stolon
Rhizome
True or false: a tulip bulb is technically a root.
True
False
