Transport In Plants In The Xylem And Phloem

Question 1

What is the main function of xylem in plants?

Answer 1

To transport water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.

Question 2

What does phloem transport?

Answer 2

Phloem transports sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

Question 3

True or False: Xylem is responsible for transporting nutrients.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The primary components of xylem are __________ and __________.

Answer 4

tracheids, vessel elements

Question 5

What type of tissue is phloem classified as?

Answer 5

Vascular tissue

Question 6

Which direction does water move through the xylem?

Answer 6

Upward

Question 7

What are the two main types of cells in phloem?

Answer 7

Sieve elements and companion cells

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of xylem? A) Support B) Water Transport C) Sugar Transport

Answer 8

C) Sugar Transport

Question 9

True or False: Xylem cells are alive at maturity.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What process drives the movement of water in xylem?

Answer 10

Transpiration

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The movement of sugars in phloem is known as __________.

Answer 11

translocation

Question 12

What is the role of companion cells in phloem?

Answer 12

To support the sieve elements and help in the transport of sugars.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of xylem? A) Contains living cells B) Transports water C) Transports sugars

Answer 13

B) Transports water

Question 14

True or False: Phloem is more complex than xylem.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the term for the loss of water vapor from plant leaves?

Answer 15

Transpiration

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Xylem tissue is primarily composed of __________ cells.

Answer 16

dead

Question 17

What is the main driving force for the movement of water in xylem?

Answer 17

Cohesion and adhesion of water molecules

Question 18

What is the main purpose of the sieve plates in phloem?

Answer 18

To facilitate the flow of sap between sieve elements.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of phloem? A) Nutrient Storage B) Water Transport C) Transport of Photosynthates

Answer 19

C) Transport of Photosynthates

Question 20

True or False: Both xylem and phloem are involved in the transport of nutrients.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the role of lignin in xylem?

Answer 21

To provide structural support and strength.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The process of transporting materials in plants is known as __________.

Answer 22

vascular transport

Question 23

What are the two main types of vascular tissue in plants?

Answer 23

Xylem and phloem

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which plant structure primarily contains xylem? A) Roots B) Leaves C) Stems

Answer 24

C) Stems

Question 25

True or False: The flow of sap in phloem is unidirectional.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the primary function of tracheids in xylem?

Answer 26

To facilitate water transport and provide support.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The tissue that transports water and dissolved minerals is called __________.

Answer 27

xylem