Question 1

Secondary growth occurs as a result of the activity of which two lateral meristems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vascular cambium and cork cambium 
B)  Apical meristem and cork cambium 
C)  Primary meristem and secondary meristem 
D)  Periderm and cork cambium 
E)  Apical meristem and vascular cambium 
A)  Vascular cambium and cork cambium 
B)  Apical meristem and cork cambium 
C)  Primary meristem and secondary meristem 
D)  Periderm and cork cambium 
E)  Apical meristem and vascular cambium

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Pulling force that causes tension at the top of plants

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Adhesion and Root pressure and Cohesion and is...

Question 3

Dissolved sugars are transported in:

Accepted Answer

A)  cork cambium. 
B)  epidermis. 
C)  pith. 
D)  phloem. 
E)  xylem. 
A)  cork cambium. 
B)  epidermis. 
C)  pith. 
D)  phloem. 
E)  xylem.

Question 4

Figure 35-2 ​
 
In the accompanying figure, the cell layer that contains xylem is labeled as:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 5

The predominant photosynthetic product carried in phloem is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  water 
C)  sucrose 
D)  oxygen 
E)  carbon dioxide 
A)  glucose 
B)  water 
C)  sucrose 
D)  oxygen 
E)  carbon dioxide

Question 6

One function of cortical parenchyma cells is:

Accepted Answer

A)  photosynthesis. 
B)  to provide structural support and strength. 
C)  to produce cutin. 
D)  to conduct water and nutrient minerals. 
E)  to conduct sugars. 
A)  photosynthesis. 
B)  to provide structural support and strength. 
C)  to produce cutin. 
D)  to conduct water and nutrient minerals. 
E)  to conduct sugars.

Question 7

Periderm arises from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  xylem 
B)  cork cambium 
C)  pith 
D)  cortex 
E)  sclerenchyma 
A)  xylem 
B)  cork cambium 
C)  pith 
D)  cortex 
E)  sclerenchyma

Question 8

How is it possible for water to defy gravity and travel from the roots to the tops of plants? Use the tension-cohesion model to explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Evaporative pull o

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: In a monocot, this tissue surrounds the vascular bundles.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Phloem and Periderm and Epidermis and Cork is...

Question 10

Water and dissolved mineral are transported laterally through chains of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  parenchyma cells 
B)  tracheids 
C)  sieve tube elements 
D)  companion cells 
E)  fibers 
A)  parenchyma cells 
B)  tracheids 
C)  sieve tube elements 
D)  companion cells 
E)  fibers

Question 11

Which of the following statements about heartwood is false ?

Accepted Answer

A)  It functions in conduction. 
B)  It is a storage site for waste products. 
C)  It is resistant to decay. 
D)  It provides structural support. 
E)  It is located in the center of a tree. 
A)  It functions in conduction. 
B)  It is a storage site for waste products. 
C)  It is resistant to decay. 
D)  It provides structural support. 
E)  It is located in the center of a tree.

Exam 35: Stem Structure and Transport

Secondary growth occurs as a result of the activity of which two lateral meristems?

Dissolved sugars are transported in:

Figure 35-2 ​ In the accompanying figure, the cell layer that contains xylem is labeled as:

The predominant photosynthetic product carried in phloem is _______.

One function of cortical parenchyma cells is:

Periderm arises from ________.

How is it possible for water to defy gravity and travel from the roots to the tops of plants? Use the tension-cohesion model to explain your answer.

Water and dissolved mineral are transported laterally through chains of ____.

Which of the following statements about heartwood is false ?

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Photosynthesis: Capturing Light Energy

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Figure 35-2 In the accompanying figure, the cell layer that contains xylem is labeled as: