Plant Tissues Flashcards
(10 cards)
Fill in the blank: The primary function of __________ tissue is to transport water and nutrients.
vascular
What are the two main types of vascular tissue?
Xylem and phloem.
Fill in the blank: __________ tissue is specialized for the transport of sugars.
Phloem
What is the main role of xylem in plants?
To transport water and dissolved minerals from roots to other parts of the plant.
What type of tissue forms the outer protective layer of plant organs?
Epidermal tissue.
What is the function of guard cells in the epidermis?
To regulate the opening and closing of stomata for gas exchange.
Multiple Choice: Which tissue is primarily involved in the transport of water? (A) Phloem (B) Xylem (C) Parenchyma
B) Xylem.
Which plant cell has lots of chloroplasts
Palisade
Where does gas exchange happen
Spongy mesophyll
What is the top layer of a leaf
Waxy cuticle