Plant Structure Review (1/2)

Question 1

State the 2 types of tissue in complex plants

Answer 1

1. xylem

2. phloem

Question 2

State the 5 major organs in complex plants

Answer 2

1. roots
2. leaves
3. stems
4. flowers
5. fruit

Question 3

Describe the function of roots in vascular plants

Answer 3

Absorb and store water and nutrients

Question 4

Describe the function of leaves in vascular plants

Answer 4

Primary site of photosynthesis

Question 5

State the 3 types of tissue that are present in the leaves of vascular plants

Answer 5

1. epidermal
2. vascular
3. photosynthetic

Question 6

Describe the function of stems in vascular plants

Answer 6

Store nutrient and transport water and nutrients

Question 7

Describe the function of flowers in vascular platns

Answer 7

Reproductive structure (facilitate fertilisation of the ovules)

Question 8

Describe the function of fruits in vascular plants

Answer 8

Protect the developing seeds of the plant and assist in seed dispersion

Question 9

State the 2 systems of vascular plants

Answer 9

1. shoot system

2. root system

Question 10

State what the xylem tissue of plants is responsible for transporting

Answer 10

Water and inorganic nutrients

Question 11

State what the phloem tissue of plants is responsible for transporting

Answer 11

Dissolved sugars

Question 12

State the 3 layers of specialised cells found in the leaves of vascular plants

Answer 12

1. upper epidermis
2. mesophyll
3. lower epidermis

Question 13

Describe the upper epidermis

Answer 13

Layer of cells covering the leaf surface

Question 14

State what the function of the upper epidermis is

Answer 14

Provides barrier that protects leaf cells and prevents water loss

Question 15

State what the function of the mesophyll is

Answer 15

Site of photosynthesis

Question 16

Describe the lower epidermis

Answer 16

Layer containing stomata

Question 17

State the function of the lower epidermis

Answer 17

Regulation of gas exchange and water loss