Plant Tissues (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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Which tissue contains undifferentiated cells that divide continuously to produce plant growth?
Which tissue contains undifferentiated cells that divide continuously to produce plant growth?
Meristematic tissue
Why do meristematic cells have very small or no vacuoles?
Why do meristematic cells have very small or no vacuoles?
Prevents rigidity, enabling quick division
Where are apical meristems located in plants?
Where are apical meristems located in plants?
Buds and growing tips of roots and shoots
What is the main function of root hairs in the epidermis?
What is the main function of root hairs in the epidermis?
Increase surface area for absorption
What causes stomata to open according to guard cell function?
What causes stomata to open according to guard cell function?
Guard cells swell from increased turgor
Which plant tissue is the most common type and forms the majority of stems and roots?
Which plant tissue is the most common type and forms the majority of stems and roots?
Parenchyma
What makes collenchyma tissue unique in its cell wall structure?
What makes collenchyma tissue unique in its cell wall structure?
Corners thickened with cellulose & pectin
What are sclereids in sclerenchyma tissue commonly called?
What are sclereids in sclerenchyma tissue commonly called?
Stone cells
What does xylem transport and in which direction?
What does xylem transport and in which direction?
Water upward from roots
Why are companion cells essential to sieve tube elements in phloem?
Why are companion cells essential to sieve tube elements in phloem?
Sieve tubes lack nuclei & most organelles