Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the function of the waxy cuticle on epidermal tissue?
What is the function of the waxy cuticle on epidermal tissue?
Reduces water loss by evaporation
Where is palisade mesophyll tissue located in a leaf?
Where is palisade mesophyll tissue located in a leaf?
Underneath the epidermal tissue
Why does palisade mesophyll tissue have lots of chloroplasts?
Why does palisade mesophyll tissue have lots of chloroplasts?
So photosynthesis can happen rapidly
What is the main feature of spongy mesophyll tissue?
What is the main feature of spongy mesophyll tissue?
Has lots of air spaces
What type of cells make up xylem tissue?
What type of cells make up xylem tissue?
Dead cells joined together
What is the transpiration stream?
What is the transpiration stream?
Movement of water from roots to leaves
What are the holes in xylem called that allow water to leave?
What are the holes in xylem called that allow water to leave?
Bordered pits
What are the end walls of phloem cells called?
What are the end walls of phloem cells called?
Sieve plates
What is the process called when phloem moves food substances around the plant?
What is the process called when phloem moves food substances around the plant?
Translocation
Where is meristematic tissue found in plants?
Where is meristematic tissue found in plants?
At the tips of shoots and roots