B4.8 Plant Structure

Question 1

Groups of similar cells work together as a __________.

Answer 1

Tissue

Question 2

Group of different tissues work together as an ___________.

Answer 2

Organ

Question 3

Name two major tissues that are found in the vascular bundles.

Answer 3

Xylem and phloem

Question 4

What are the two major functions of vascular bundles?

Answer 4

Transport and support

Question 5

Define xylem

Answer 5

Plant tissue made up of dead cells that has the functiom of transporting water and dissolved substances through the plant

Question 6

Define phloem

Answer 6

Plant tissue made up of living cells that has the function of transporting food substances through the plant

Question 7

In the root, where are the vascular bundles located? What does this help do?

Answer 7

In the centre of the root. Helps the root act like an anchor, allowing it to bend as the plant moves

Question 8

In the stem, where are the vascular bundles located? What do they help do?

Answer 8

Located around the outer edge of the stem. Provides strength to prevent bending

Question 9

What do the vascular bundles in the leaf do?

Answer 9

Forms a network which supports the softer leaf tissues.