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8. THE ZONES OF CELL GROWTH

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Where does the zone of cell division take place?

a)

Zone of cell elongation

b)

Zone of cell differentiation

c)

Root hair cells

d)

Apical meristems

2.

What causes the elongation of the plant stem?

a)

Differentiation of cells

b)

Absorption of nutrients

c)

Formation of guard cells

d)

Increase in cell number

3.

What process is responsible for the formation of a large vacuole in the zone of cell elongation?

a)

Vacuolation

b)

Mitosis

c)

Osmosis

d)

Diffusion

4.

Which cells differentiate to form permanent tissues such as epidermis, cortex, xylem, and phloem?

a)

Meristem cells

b)

Guard cells

c)

Root hair cells

d)

Differentiating cells

5.

What do epidermal cells in leaves differentiate to form?

a)

Root hair cells

b)

Guard cells

c)

Phloem

d)

Xylem

6.

What is the function of guard cells?

a)

Control the opening of stoma

b)

Form permanent tissues

c)

Increase cell size

d)

Absorb nutrients

7.

Which zone consists of cells that are increasing in size?

a)

Zone of cell division

b)

Zone of cell elongation

c)

Zone of cell differentiation

d)

Meristem cells

8.

What exerts pressure against the cell walls in the zone of cell elongation?

a)

Diffused water

b)

Mitosis

c)

Osmosis

d)

Absorbed nutrients

9.

What happens to cells once they have reached their maximum size in the zone of cell differentiation?

a)

They differentiate

b)

They elongate

c)

They divide

d)

They absorb nutrients

10.

Which cells change their shapes and structures to become specialised cells with specific functions?

a)

Root hair cells

b)

Differentiating cells

c)

Guard cells

d)

Meristem cells

11.

What is the function of root hair cells?

a)

Control the opening of stoma

b)

Form permanent tissues

c)

Enhance nutrient absorption

d)

Produce guard cells

12.

Where do guard cells primarily exist in a plant?

a)

Roots

b)

Stems

c)

Leaves

d)

Flowers

13.

What is the primary function of the zone of cell division?

a)

Cell elongation

b)

Cell differentiation

c)

Cell division

d)

Meristem cell formation

14.

Which cells are responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?

a)

Guard cells

b)

Root hair cells

c)

Epidermal cells

d)

Phloem cells

15.

What is the role of meristem cells in plant growth?

a)

Produce guard cells

b)

Form permanent tissues

c)

Control stoma opening

d)

Responsible for cell division

16.

Where do root hair cells primarily exist in a plant?

a)

Roots

b)

Stems

c)

Leaves

d)

Flowers

17.

What is the primary function of the apical meristems in plant growth?

a)

Produce guard cells

b)

Form permanent tissues

c)

Control stoma opening

d)

Responsible for cell division

18.

What is the function of the cuticle in plants?

a)

Regulate water loss

b)

Produce chlorophyll

c)

Control cell division

d)

Enhance nutrient absorption

19.

What is the primary function of the xylem tissue in plants?

a)

Transport water and minerals

b)

Produce energy

c)

Control stomatal opening

d)

Form guard cells

20.

What is the role of the phloem tissue in plant growth?

a)

Transport sugars and nutrients

b)

Produce oxygen

c)

Control cell elongation

d)

Form root hairs