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Root Tissues and Functions

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cytoplasmic channels connecting adjacent cells.

a)

Plasmodesmata

b)

Pericycle

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Endodermis

2.

A layer of cells just to the inside of the endodermis that has meristematic properties.

a)

Casparian Strip

b)

Trichome

c)

Pericycle

d)

Plasmodesmata

3.

A band or strip encircling cells of the endodermis.

a)

Casparian strip

b)

plasmodesmata

c)

pericycle

d)

trichome

4.

Distinctive growth on the epidermis, the most common of which is the root hair.

a)

trichome

b)

pericycle

c)

casparian strip

d)

endodermis

5.

In the active transport system (a)   is required to run the pump.

6.

Nutrients move through the (a)   openings in cell walls and through cell membranes.

7.

The innermost layer of the cortex consists of tightly fitting cells called the (a)   .

8.

What describes the intracellular route of water absorption?

a)

a path through the spaces between cells

b)

a path directly into the xylem

c)

a path directly into the phloem

d)

a path through the cells between the epidermis and the xylem

9.

Mineral ions are absorbed into the root ________________________________.

a)

through the root cap

b)

in the area about 1/8 inch or 3 millimeters above the root cap

c)

in the area about 3 meters above the root cap

d)

in the area of the Casparian strip

10.

What root system is characterized by roots roughly the same size and length?

a)

napiform

b)

fibrous

c)

taproot

d)

spongy

11.

Which of the following is one of the three distinct features of roots?

a)

have a root cap

b)

epidermis generates root hairs

c)

epidermal cells of a root are not coated with a cuticle

d)

all of the above

12.

Which of the following is a function of the root?

a)

Absorption of water and dissolved minerals

b)

Storage of starches

c)

Anchorage of the plants

d)

All of the above