Question 1

The outer boundary of a root's vascular cylinder is a layer of cells called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pericycle 
B)  cortex 
C)  epidermis 
D)  stele 
E)  endodermis 
A)  pericycle 
B)  cortex 
C)  epidermis 
D)  stele 
E)  endodermis

Question 2

Most of the plant body is composed of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dermal tissue 
B)  root tissue 
C)  ground tissue 
D)  vascular tissue 
E)  cork tissue 
A)  dermal tissue 
B)  root tissue 
C)  ground tissue 
D)  vascular tissue 
E)  cork tissue

Question 3

Match all applicable letters with the most appropriate term.
-phloem

Accepted Answer

A) pliable tissue that supports rapidly growing plant parts 
B) cells that die when mature, but their thick cell walls remain to lend sturdiness to the plant 
C) replaces the epidermis on the surfaces of older stems and roots 
D) ground tissue located inside the ring of vascular bundles in a eudicot stem 
E) cells that regulate the diffusion of water vapor and other gases into and out of the plant
F)outermost layer of a young plant
G)comprised of sieve elements and their associated companion cells
H)ground tissue is primarily composed of this type of cell
I)gives rise to xylem and phloem during secondary growth
J)layer of cells that form the outer boundary of the vascular cylinder
K)gives rise to dermal, ground, and vascular tissue in roots during primary growth
L)found in parenchyma cells that store starch
M)parenchyma cells that contain chloroplasts 
A) pliable tissue that supports rapidly growing plant parts 
B) cells that die when mature, but their thick cell walls remain to lend sturdiness to the plant 
C) replaces the epidermis on the surfaces of older stems and roots 
D) ground tissue located inside the ring of vascular bundles in a eudicot stem 
E) cells that regulate the diffusion of water vapor and other gases into and out of the plant
F)outermost layer of a young plant
G)comprised of sieve elements and their associated companion cells
H)ground tissue is primarily composed of this type of cell
I)gives rise to xylem and phloem during secondary growth
J)layer of cells that form the outer boundary of the vascular cylinder
K)gives rise to dermal, ground, and vascular tissue in roots during primary growth
L)found in parenchyma cells that store starch
M)parenchyma cells that contain chloroplasts

Question 4

The vascular tissue that conducts water and mineral ions is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sieve elements 
B)  companion cells 
C)  sclerenchyma 
D)  xylem 
E)  phloem 
A)  sieve elements 
B)  companion cells 
C)  sclerenchyma 
D)  xylem 
E)  phloem

Question 5

Labeling. The following statements refer to the accompanying figure showing the fine structure of a leaf
 Figure 27.12A
  
-Cells rich in chlorophyll and thus the main sites of photosynthesis are in layers labeled ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Labeling. The following statements refer to the...

Question 6

Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to the five plant tissues listed below.
-vascular tissue that conducts water and mineral ions throughout a plant

Accepted Answer

A) parenchyma 
B) collenchyma 
C) sclerenchyma 
D) xylem 
E) Phloem 
A) parenchyma 
B) collenchyma 
C) sclerenchyma 
D) xylem 
E) Phloem

Question 7

Match all applicable letters with the most appropriate term.
-periderm

Accepted Answer

A) pliable tissue that supports rapidly growing plant parts 
B) cells that die when mature, but their thick cell walls remain to lend sturdiness to the plant 
C) replaces the epidermis on the surfaces of older stems and roots 
D) ground tissue located inside the ring of vascular bundles in a eudicot stem 
E) cells that regulate the diffusion of water vapor and other gases into and out of the plant
F)outermost layer of a young plant
G)comprised of sieve elements and their associated companion cells
H)ground tissue is primarily composed of this type of cell
I)gives rise to xylem and phloem during secondary growth
J)layer of cells that form the outer boundary of the vascular cylinder
K)gives rise to dermal, ground, and vascular tissue in roots during primary growth
L)found in parenchyma cells that store starch
M)parenchyma cells that contain chloroplasts 
A) pliable tissue that supports rapidly growing plant parts 
B) cells that die when mature, but their thick cell walls remain to lend sturdiness to the plant 
C) replaces the epidermis on the surfaces of older stems and roots 
D) ground tissue located inside the ring of vascular bundles in a eudicot stem 
E) cells that regulate the diffusion of water vapor and other gases into and out of the plant
F)outermost layer of a young plant
G)comprised of sieve elements and their associated companion cells
H)ground tissue is primarily composed of this type of cell
I)gives rise to xylem and phloem during secondary growth
J)layer of cells that form the outer boundary of the vascular cylinder
K)gives rise to dermal, ground, and vascular tissue in roots during primary growth
L)found in parenchyma cells that store starch
M)parenchyma cells that contain chloroplasts

Question 8

Which of the following is not true about leaves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Photosynthetic cells are parenchyma cells. 
B)  They intercept sunlight for photosynthesis. 
C)  Veins transport water, ions, and sugars. 
D)  Photosynthetic cells are on the top layer of epidermis. 
E)  Modified leaves carry out special functions. 
A)  Photosynthetic cells are parenchyma cells. 
B)  They intercept sunlight for photosynthesis. 
C)  Veins transport water, ions, and sugars. 
D)  Photosynthetic cells are on the top layer of epidermis. 
E)  Modified leaves carry out special functions.

Question 9

Figure 27.5
 
-The letter "A" in the accompanying figure represents ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sclerenchyma fibers 
B)  parenchyma 
C)  xylem 
D)  epidermis 
E)  phloem 
A)  sclerenchyma fibers 
B)  parenchyma 
C)  xylem 
D)  epidermis 
E)  phloem

Question 10

Monocots and eudicots differ in how xylem and phloem are distributed in ground tissue,in the number of petals in flowers,and in the number of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

cotyledons

Question 11

Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to the five plant tissues listed below.
-part of ground tissue,sometimes containing lignin that strengthens the adult plant

Accepted Answer

A) parenchyma 
B) collenchyma 
C) sclerenchyma 
D) xylem 
E) Phloem 
A) parenchyma 
B) collenchyma 
C) sclerenchyma 
D) xylem 
E) Phloem

Question 12

Match all applicable letters with the most appropriate term.
-mesophyll

Accepted Answer

A) pliable tissue that supports rapidly growing plant parts 
B) cells that die when mature, but their thick cell walls remain to lend sturdiness to the plant 
C) replaces the epidermis on the surfaces of older stems and roots 
D) ground tissue located inside the ring of vascular bundles in a eudicot stem 
E) cells that regulate the diffusion of water vapor and other gases into and out of the plant
F)outermost layer of a young plant
G)comprised of sieve elements and their associated companion cells
H)ground tissue is primarily composed of this type of cell
I)gives rise to xylem and phloem during secondary growth
J)layer of cells that form the outer boundary of the vascular cylinder
K)gives rise to dermal, ground, and vascular tissue in roots during primary growth
L)found in parenchyma cells that store starch
M)parenchyma cells that contain chloroplasts 
A) pliable tissue that supports rapidly growing plant parts 
B) cells that die when mature, but their thick cell walls remain to lend sturdiness to the plant 
C) replaces the epidermis on the surfaces of older stems and roots 
D) ground tissue located inside the ring of vascular bundles in a eudicot stem 
E) cells that regulate the diffusion of water vapor and other gases into and out of the plant
F)outermost layer of a young plant
G)comprised of sieve elements and their associated companion cells
H)ground tissue is primarily composed of this type of cell
I)gives rise to xylem and phloem during secondary growth
J)layer of cells that form the outer boundary of the vascular cylinder
K)gives rise to dermal, ground, and vascular tissue in roots during primary growth
L)found in parenchyma cells that store starch
M)parenchyma cells that contain chloroplasts

Question 13

The following statements refer to the figure below showing the general body plan of a plant.
 
-The plant parts ABOVE the line at "C" represent the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ground tissue only 
B)  root system 
C)  shoot system 
D)  stalk 
E)  light-independent parts 
A)  ground tissue only 
B)  root system 
C)  shoot system 
D)  stalk 
E)  light-independent parts

Question 14

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five plant tissues listed below.
-This tissue gives rise to the epidermis.

Accepted Answer

A) protoderm 
B) ground meristem 
C) procambium 
D) vascular cambium 
E) cork cambium 
A) protoderm 
B) ground meristem 
C) procambium 
D) vascular cambium 
E) cork cambium

Question 15

What is the function of the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secretion of lignin 
B)  Pliable structural support 
C)  Photosynthesis 
D)  Forms protective cover on older stems and roots 
E)  Control of gas exchange and water loss 
A)  Secretion of lignin 
B)  Pliable structural support 
C)  Photosynthesis 
D)  Forms protective cover on older stems and roots 
E)  Control of gas exchange and water loss

Question 16

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-vascular cylinder

Accepted Answer

A) gives rise to the outermost layer during secondary growth in older stems 
B) transfer sugars into sieve elements 
C) vascular tissue in the root 
D) living cells that conduct sugars and other organic solutes 
E) a layer of specialized parenchyma one or two cells thick in the vascular cylinder that gives rise to lateral roots
F)clusters of strands containing xylem, phloem, and vascular cambium
G)substance in xylem cells that give support to upright stems
H)cells that support soft tissues in fruits and toughen seed coats and nut shells
I)the principal photosynthetic region of a leaf
J)regions of undifferentiated cells that can divide rapidly
K)bottom layer of photosynthetic parenchyma in a leaf with large air spaces between the cells 
A) gives rise to the outermost layer during secondary growth in older stems 
B) transfer sugars into sieve elements 
C) vascular tissue in the root 
D) living cells that conduct sugars and other organic solutes 
E) a layer of specialized parenchyma one or two cells thick in the vascular cylinder that gives rise to lateral roots
F)clusters of strands containing xylem, phloem, and vascular cambium
G)substance in xylem cells that give support to upright stems
H)cells that support soft tissues in fruits and toughen seed coats and nut shells
I)the principal photosynthetic region of a leaf
J)regions of undifferentiated cells that can divide rapidly
K)bottom layer of photosynthetic parenchyma in a leaf with large air spaces between the cells

Question 17

One way in which monocots and eudicots differ is in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  having the capacity to bear seeds 
B)  their types of tissues 
C)  their organ systems 
D)  their pattern of tissue organization 
E)  having vascular bundles 
A)  having the capacity to bear seeds 
B)  their types of tissues 
C)  their organ systems 
D)  their pattern of tissue organization 
E)  having vascular bundles

Question 18

In eudicots,vascular tissues in stems are arranged in rings around the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ground tissue 
B)  dermal tissue 
C)  epidermis 
D)  cortex 
E)  pith 
A)  ground tissue 
B)  dermal tissue 
C)  epidermis 
D)  cortex 
E)  pith

Question 19

During primary growth:

Accepted Answer

A)  A plant's roots and shoots thicken and become woody. 
B)  A plant's roots and shoots lengthen, and it produces soft parts such as leaves. 
C)  Two lateral meristems form in older stems and roots. 
D)  When cells of vascular cambium divide, some of them differentiate. 
E)  In eudicots and gymnosperms, the thickening originates at lateral meristems. 
A)  A plant's roots and shoots thicken and become woody. 
B)  A plant's roots and shoots lengthen, and it produces soft parts such as leaves. 
C)  Two lateral meristems form in older stems and roots. 
D)  When cells of vascular cambium divide, some of them differentiate. 
E)  In eudicots and gymnosperms, the thickening originates at lateral meristems.

Question 20

Which environment is most likely to produce trees without annual rings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tropical rain forest 
B)  Northern evergreen forest 
C)  Areas with alternating wet and dry seasons 
D)  Temperate-deciduous forests 
E)  None of these, because annual rings are characteristic of all trees 
A)  Tropical rain forest 
B)  Northern evergreen forest 
C)  Areas with alternating wet and dry seasons 
D)  Temperate-deciduous forests 
E)  None of these, because annual rings are characteristic of all trees

Exam 27: Plant Tissues

The outer boundary of a root's vascular cylinder is a layer of cells called ____.

Most of the plant body is composed of ____.

Match all applicable letters with the most appropriate term. -phloem

The vascular tissue that conducts water and mineral ions is called ____.

Labeling. The following statements refer to the accompanying figure showing the fine structure of a leaf Figure 27.12A -Cells rich in chlorophyll and thus the main sites of photosynthesis are in layers labeled ____.

Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to the five plant tissues listed below. -vascular tissue that conducts water and mineral ions throughout a plant

Match all applicable letters with the most appropriate term. -periderm

Which of the following is not true about leaves?

Figure 27.5 -The letter "A" in the accompanying figure represents ____.

Monocots and eudicots differ in how xylem and phloem are distributed in ground tissue,in the number of petals in flowers,and in the number of ____________________.

Classification. Answer the following questions in reference to the five plant tissues listed below. -part of ground tissue,sometimes containing lignin that strengthens the adult plant

Match all applicable letters with the most appropriate term. -mesophyll

The following statements refer to the figure below showing the general body plan of a plant. -The plant parts ABOVE the line at "C" represent the __________.

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five plant tissues listed below. -This tissue gives rise to the epidermis.

What is the function of the epidermis?

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -vascular cylinder

One way in which monocots and eudicots differ is in ____.

In eudicots,vascular tissues in stems are arranged in rings around the ____.

During primary growth:

Which environment is most likely to produce trees without annual rings?

Invitation to Biology

Life's Chemical Bases

Molecules of Life

Cell Structure

Ground Rules of Metabolism

Where it Starts—Photosynthesis

How Cells Release Chemical Energy

DNA Structure and Function

From DNA to Protein

Control of Gene Expression

How Cells Reproduce

Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

Observing Patterns in Inherited Traits

Chromosomes and Human Inheritance

Studying and Manipulating Genomes

Evidence of Evolution

Processes of Evolution

Organizing Information about Species

Life's Origin and Early Evolution

Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea

Protists: The Simplest Eukaryotes

The Land Plants

Fungi

Animal Evolution: The Invertebrates

Animal Evolution: The Chordates

Human Evolution

Plant Nutrition and Transport

Life Cycles of Flowering Plants

Communication Strategies in Plants

Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

Neural Control

Sensory Perception

Endocrine Control

Structural Support and Movement

Circulation

Immunity

Respiration

Digestion and Nutrition

Maintaining the Internal Environment

Animal Reproductive System

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Population Ecology

Community Ecology

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