anatomy of dicotyledonous plants

Question 1

name the two groups seeds are divided into

Answer 1

gymnosperms and angiosperms

Question 2

name the 2 angiosperm groups

Answer 2

dicotyledons and monotyledons

Question 3

true of false: plant tissues have unique structures that suit their functions.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

the 3 main tissues responsible for support in plants

Answer 4

Collenchyma,Sclerenchyma, and xylem

Question 5

which are the transportation tissues found in a plant

Answer 5

xylem and phloem

Question 6

where is collenchyma found?

Answer 6

it is found underneath the epidermis in some young stems.

Question 7

what does collenchyma give strength to?

Answer 7

herbaceous plants

Question 8

what is sclerenchyma made of?

Answer 8

fibres and sclereids

Question 9

true of false: xylem transports water and dissolves mineral salts

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

what is xylem tissue made of?

Answer 10

xylem vessels tracheids sclerenchyma fibres and parenchyma.

Question 11

name one way xylem tissue is adapted for support?

Answer 11

thick secondary cell walls made of lignin to support the weight of the plant.

Question 12

how is xylem tissue adapted to transport water and minerals

Answer 12

cells that are dead and hollow to allow water to flow freely.

Question 13

what does phloem transport?

Answer 13

manufactured organic foods, glucose, and sucrose.

Question 14

what is phloem made of?

Answer 14

sieve tubes and companion cells

Question 15

name some functions of roots in plants:

Answer 15

anchorage, support, storage, nutrient uptake, transport, reproduction