Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What feature of epidermal tissue helps reduce water loss by evaporation?
What feature of epidermal tissue helps reduce water loss by evaporation?
Waxy cuticle
Which tissue contains lots of chloroplasts for rapid photosynthesis?
Which tissue contains lots of chloroplasts for rapid photosynthesis?
Palisade mesophyll
Where is palisade mesophyll positioned in the leaf?
Where is palisade mesophyll positioned in the leaf?
At the top to receive lots of light
What is the function of air spaces in spongy mesophyll tissue?
What is the function of air spaces in spongy mesophyll tissue?
Allow gases to diffuse in and out
What type of cells make up xylem tissue?
What type of cells make up xylem tissue?
Dead cells joined together
What is the movement of water through xylem from roots to leaves called?
What is the movement of water through xylem from roots to leaves called?
Transpiration stream
What substance strengthens xylem and makes it waterproof?
What substance strengthens xylem and makes it waterproof?
Lignin
What are the holes in lignin along xylem tubes called?
What are the holes in lignin along xylem tubes called?
Bordered pits
What are the end walls with holes in phloem cells called?
What are the end walls with holes in phloem cells called?
Sieve plates
What is the process of moving food substances through phloem called?
What is the process of moving food substances through phloem called?
Translocation
Where is meristematic tissue found in plants?
Where is meristematic tissue found in plants?
At tips of shoots and roots
What ability does meristematic tissue have that allows plant growth?
What ability does meristematic tissue have that allows plant growth?
Differentiate into different cell types