Ch. 5 Quiz

Question 1

A peach pit consists of the inner layer of fruit surrounding a seed, giving the seed protection. The fruit layer is most likely composed of..

Answer 1

Sclereids

Question 2

The main characteristic of mature collenchyma cells is that they..

Answer 2

Have a primary wall that is thick in some places, thin in others

Question 3

For a plant to survive, it’s stems must contain..

Answer 3

Phloem and xylem

Question 4

Which of the following mature cells would be most active metabolically?

Answer 4

Parenchyma

Question 5

Trichomes are advantageous to a plant because they may do all of the following except..

Answer 5

Absorb co2

Question 6

A plants cuticle would be thickest in a(n)..

Answer 6

Desert plant

Question 7

In a pine tree, the type of cell used to move water and minerals from one part to another is..

Answer 7

Tracheid

Question 8

In a plant, the least amount of resistance occurs as water moves between..

Answer 8

Vessel elements through perforations

Question 9

A bulb is a..

Answer 9

Short stem with thick, fleshy leaves

Question 10

The three basic types of plant cells are..

Answer 10

Parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma