Roots and Shoots quiz #2 Flashcards
Roots and Shoots quiz #2
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What would happen if a plant were unable to produce root caps?
If a plant were unable to produce root caps, it would struggle to protect the growing tips of its roots, making them more susceptible to damage and less effective in penetrating the soil. Which of the following is not a function of the stem in a plant? a) Support for leaves b) Transport of nutrients c) Photosynthesis d) Storage of nutrients
c) Photosynthesis What are the 7 parts of a tree?
The 7 parts of a tree typically include the roots, trunk, branches, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Which of the following is not a function of the stem in plants? a) Support b) Transport of water c) Photosynthesis d) Storage
c) Photosynthesis Which plant part is responsible for absorption of water and nutrients?
Roots are responsible for the absorption of water and nutrients. What plant organ anchors the plant to the ground?
Roots anchor the plant to the ground. Which of the following plant parts supports the stem? a) Roots b) Leaves c) Flowers d) Nodes
a) Roots What is the function of the xylem?
The xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. How are a taproot system and a fibrous root system different?
A taproot system has a main central root that grows deep into the soil, while a fibrous root system consists of many small roots that spread out near the surface. What are the functions of roots?
Roots absorb water and nutrients, anchor the plant, and store food. What are the functions of the stem?
The stem supports the plant, transports nutrients and water, and sometimes stores food. What is the primary function of the root?
The primary function of the root is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. What is the function of roots?
Roots absorb water and nutrients, anchor the plant, and store food. What are the functions/jobs of the root?
The root absorbs water and nutrients, anchors the plant, and stores food. What are the functions of stems?
Stems support the plant, transport nutrients and water, and sometimes store food. What is the primary function of the root of a plant?
The primary function of the root is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. What is the function of the roots?
Roots absorb water and nutrients, anchor the plant, and store food. What are the functions of xylem?
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. Which type of roots grow directly downward?
Taproots grow directly downward. What is the function of the roots of a plant?
The roots absorb water and nutrients, anchor the plant, and store food. What is the function of root hairs?
Root hairs increase the surface area of roots for better absorption of water and nutrients. Which of these is a function of the root of a plant? a) Photosynthesis b) Water absorption c) Seed production d) Gas exchange
b) Water absorption What is the function of the root?
The root absorbs water and nutrients, anchors the plant, and stores food. Which example below is the site of primary growth that results in the plant increasing in height? a) Apical bud b) Lateral bud c) Root cap d) Leaf blade
a) Apical bud Which of these is a function of the xylem? a) Photosynthesis b) Transport of water c) Seed production d) Gas exchange
b) Transport of water What is the function of the root of a plant?
The root absorbs water and nutrients, anchors the plant, and stores food. Which of the following anchor the plant? a) Leaves b) Stems c) Roots d) Flowers
c) Roots What is the process by which roots uptake nutrients?
Roots uptake nutrients through a process called absorption, where they absorb water and dissolved minerals from the soil. What is the function of xylem in plants?
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. What does the xylem transport?
The xylem transports water and dissolved minerals. Why are root hairs such an important feature in the root system?
Root hairs increase the surface area for absorption, allowing the plant to take in more water and nutrients. How do cations enter root hairs?
Cations enter root hairs through ion channels and transport proteins in the root cell membranes. What is the function of xylem tissue?
Xylem tissue transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. What are the functions of the roots for a plant?
Roots absorb water and nutrients, anchor the plant, and store food. What is the function of meristems? Where are they located?
Meristems are regions of active cell division that contribute to plant growth. They are located at the tips of roots and shoots. Which part of a plant is responsible for absorbing water and minerals and anchoring the plant?
The roots are responsible for absorbing water and minerals and anchoring the plant. What are the functions of a plant's root system?
The root system absorbs water and nutrients, anchors the plant, and stores food. Why do plants that grow in the tundra have shallow root systems?
Plants in the tundra have shallow root systems because the permafrost prevents deep root penetration, and they need to quickly absorb surface water and nutrients. What are the primary functions of roots and shoots in plants, and how do their structures support these functions?
Roots primarily absorb water and nutrients from the soil, anchor the plant, and can store materials. Their diffuse, tube-like structure increases surface area for absorption. Shoots, which include stems and leaves, support vertical growth, facilitate photosynthesis by capturing sunlight and CO2, and allow for gas exchange. Leaves have a high surface area-to-volume ratio for efficient light absorption and gas exchange. What are nodes and internodes on a plant stem, and what structures typically develop at these locations?
Nodes are points on the stem where leaves and buds grow, while internodes are the segments between nodes. Lateral (axillary) buds, which can develop into branches, leaves, or flowers, form at nodes. The apical (terminal) bud at the stem tip is responsible for vertical growth.
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