Plant Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems

Question 1

What is the function of xylem?

Answer 1

To transport water and mineral ions from the roots of a plant to the stems and leaves

Question 2

Name 4 factors affecting rate of transpiration

Answer 2

Changing temperature, humidity, air movement and light intensity

Question 3

What is the function of root hair cells?

Answer 3

The uptake of water and mineral ions

Question 4

What is the function of phloem?

Answer 4

To transport dissolved sugars from the leaves to the rest of the plant

Question 5

What is the structure of plant tissues related to?

Answer 5

Their functions

Question 6

Name 4 plant tissues

Answer 6

Epidermal, mesophyll, xylem, phloem, meristem

Question 7

Transpiration stream

Answer 7

The movement of water from the roots through the xylem and out of the leaves

Question 8

Function of epidermal tissues

Answer 8

Cover the plant

Question 9

Function of mesophyll

Answer 9

To carry out photosynthesis

Question 10

Function of meristem tissue

Answer 10

Found at growing tips of shoots and roots