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WorksheetsQuiz 2 (Photosynthesis and Plant Growth)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In which order does water pass through the cells of a plant, as the water travels from the roots to a leaf?
mesophyll cells → root hair → root cortex → xylem
root cortex → root hair → xylem → mesophyll cells
root hair → mesophyll cells → root cortex → xylem
root hair → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll cells
From the table, which statements about plant transpiration are correct?
A
B
C
D
A celery stalk is placed in a beaker of blue dye. Once the dye reaches the leaves, the stalk is taken out and cut in half.
Which diagram shows the appearance of the cut end of the stalk?
The diagram shows a cross-section through a plant stem.
Q shows the part that is stained red when the stem is placed in water containing a red dye. What is found at Q?
guard cells
palisade cells
phloem
xylem
Transpiration is defined as the loss of water vapour from plant leaves by evaporation of water at the surfaces of the mesophyll cells followed by diffusion of water vapour through the stomata.
True
False
Which substances do root hairs take from the soil?
water and carbon dioxide
water and mineral ions
carbon dioxide and oxygen and mineral ions
carbon dioxide and oxygen and water
The three essential elements for plant growth are...
potassium, carbon dioxide, and oxygen
nitrogen, magnesium, and oxygen
zinc, magnesium, and nitrogen
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
Which substances are transported in the phloem?
amino acids and starch
amino acids and sucrose
protein and starch
starch and sucrose
From which part of a leaf does most water evaporate during transpiration?
the cuticle
the guard cells
the spongy mesophyll cells
the xylem vessels
The diagram shows a section through a leaf.
Which cell type absorbs the most carbon dioxide during the day?
A
B
C
D
