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- 1. Multiple Choice
Select the correct term for the following definition:
"The water transport system in plants."
Villi
Bronchi
Bolus
Xylem
- 2. Multiple Choice
Select which of the following statements are true for xylem.
Tubular shape with no cross walls.
Transportation of food and nutrients.
Elongated, tubular shape with thin walled sieve tubes.
Occupy the center of the vascular bundle.
Water and mineral transport from roots to aerial parts of the plant.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Recall the main function of a xylem cell.
To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.
To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.
To transport carbon dioxide to the leaves for photosynthessis.
To transport water to different parts of plant.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Recall what is dissolved in the water in the xylem.
Glucose
Amino acids
Mineral ions
Starch
- 5. Multiple Choice
Recall what the pathway of water from roots to leaves is called.
Respiration
Translocation
Transpiration stream
Evaporation
- 6. Multiple Choice
Recall which of the following form part of the xylem.
Sieve plates
Trachieds
Bundle sheath cells
Vessels
- 7. Multiple Choice
Recall what substance is used to thicken and strengthen xylem walls in woody plants.
Protein
Mineral ions
Lignin
Glucose
- 8. Multiple Choice
Select the correct term for the following definition:
"The nutrient transport system in plants."
Enzyme
Guard cells
Phloem
Proteins
- 9. Multiple Choice
Select which of the following statements are true for phloem.
Bi-directional movement (up and down stem).
Elongated, tubular shape with thin walled sieve tubes.
Transportation of feed and nutrients.
Occupy the centre of the vascular bundle.
Water and mineral transport from roots to aerial parts of the plant.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Recall the main funtion of a phloem cell.
To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.
To transport water to different parts of a plant.
To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.
To provide structural support to a plant.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Recall which of the following form part of the phloem.
Sieve-tube elements
Trachieds
Vessels
Companion cells
- 12. Multiple Choice
Recall that the movement of food in the phloem is called.
Translocation
Transpiration stream
Evaporation
Respiration
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this?XylemPhloem
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn example of adhesion isWater molecules sticking to each otherWater molecules sticking to cellulose in xylem wallsMagnets sticking to a metal wallGravity pulling water down
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