Exam 4: Tissues

Latex and resin are examples of substances conducted by the phloem.

The vascular cambium produces tissues that increase the girth of a plant.

In forming the sieve tube, one sieve tube element is connected to another sieve tube element by

Which of the following is a meristematic tissue?

Albuminous cells function in the same manner as companion cells.

Which of the following cells has a relatively thick wall?

In grasses and related plants, intercalary meristems are found in the vicinity of

Wood (woody tissues) are produced by ________.

Lateral meristems, such as ________, produce tissues that increase the girth of a plant.

What cell type is NOT found in the xylem of flowering plants?

The primary activity of cells of meristematic tissues is ________.

Underground epidermal cells may have the exterior cell wall extended into a long, thin thread-like structure called ________.

Which is a type of epidermal cell?

Based on the structures of tracheids and vessels, you would expect water transport to be faster in tracheids than in vessels. The vessel elements of xylem have adjacent companion cells that aid in the conduction of water.

Which cell type has a thick and lignified cell wall?

Simple tissues such as ________ are composed of a single type of cell.

A primary function of tracheids is

Primary tissues can be traced to their origin in

The primary function of sieve tubes is conduction of sugar.

Fiber cells are commonly found in