Plant Cells

Question 1

A group of closely associated cells that perform related functions and are similar in structure.

Answer 1

Tissues

Question 2

These are found in the growing areas of plants.

Answer 2

Meristematic Tissues

Question 3

What are the 2 types of meristems?

Answer 3

1. Apical
2. Lateral

Question 4

These are located at the root tips and responsible for the primary growth of plants.

Answer 4

Apical

Question 5

Apical meristems’ color is quite ___.

Answer 5

Blue

Question 6

Meaning of allium cepa

Answer 6

Onion

Question 7

Lateral Meristem’s color is quite ____.

Answer 7

Red

Question 8

This meristem is capable of division and growth in the root and shoot tips in plants.

Answer 8

Apical Meristem

Question 9

This tissue comprises cells that have not undergone differentiation and can divide.

Answer 9

Meristem

Question 10

What is the lateral meristem divided into?

Answer 10

1. Vascular Cambiuim
2. Cork Cambium

Question 11

This gives rise to secondary xylem and phloem. Secondary xylem gives rise to wood.

Answer 11

Vascular Cambium

Question 12

This gives rise to cork cells which replaces epidermis of plants once they mature. Cork cambium, cork, and phloem make up the bark.

Answer 12

Cork Cambium

Question 13

Permanent tissue is found at the _____ of a plant.

Answer 13

growing tips

Question 14

Permanent tissues composed of one kind of cell.

Answer 14

Simple permanent tissues

Question 15

Permanent tissues that are composed of two or more kinds of cells.

Answer 15

Complex permanent tissues

Question 16

It covers the whole body of nonwoody and young woody plants and is protected by a waxy cuticle.

Answer 16

Epidermis

Question 17

This prevents loss of water and invasion of disease-causing microorganisms.

Answer 17

Cuticle

Question 18

Cuticle consists of ____, a waxy, water-repellent substance.

Answer 18

Cutin

Question 19

These are epidermal outgrowths responsible for protecting the plants from water loss. It also reflects excess light.

Answer 19

Trichomes

Question 20

The lower epidermis of a leaf has ____.

Answer 20

Guard cells

Question 21

These are specialized structures that regulate the opening and closing of stomata.

Answer 21

Guard cells

Question 22

These are slit-like structures on the lower epidermis of leaves which aids in the exchange of gases between plants and the environment.

Answer 22

Stomata

Question 23

They are mostly responsible for the synthesis and storage of plant food.

Answer 23

Parenchyma cells

Question 24

These provide a furnishing flexible support to immature parts of plants

Answer 24

Collenchyma cells

Question 25

This cell has two kinds, namely sclereids and fibers.

Answer 25

Sclerenchyma

Question 26

These strengthen seed coats and are responsible for
gritty-textured flesh of some fruits

Answer 26

Sclereids

Question 27

These are used commercially as components of making rope and flax fibers.

Answer 27

Fibers

Question 28

These are the only complex permanent tissues.

Answer 28

Vascular tissues (xylem and phloem)

Question 29

These are thin and elongated cells where water passes through.

Answer 29

Tracheids

Question 30

They have perforated plates that allow the transport of water through the vessels.

Answer 30

Vessel Elements

Question 31

This is composed of sieve-tube elements that help in the transport of NUTRIENTS, SUGARS, and other items throughout the plant’s body.

Answer 31

Phloem

Question 32

One-way only (goes up)

Answer 32

Xylem

Question 33

Two-way (up and down)

Answer 33

Phloem

Question 34

These give rise to permanent tissues which will differentiate into specialized cells with certain functions.

Answer 34

Meristematic tissues

Question 35

These are generally responsible for photosynthesis, support, and transport of water and nutrients

Answer 35

Permanent tissues

Question 36

This is responsible for a plant’s primary growth (increase in height)

Answer 36

Apical meristem

Question 37

These are responsible for a plant’s secondary growth (increase in diameter and girth)

Answer 37

Lateral meristem

Question 38

These are also called fundamental tissues because their functions are essential for the growth and development of plants.

Answer 38

Ground tissues