Plant Cells and Tissues - Advanced Concepts
Q. What is the function of collenchyma cells in plants?
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A.
Storage of starch
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B.
Transport of nutrients
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C.
Providing flexible support
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D.
Photosynthesis
Solution
Collenchyma cells provide flexible support to young stems and leaves, allowing for growth and movement.
Correct Answer: C — Providing flexible support
Q. What type of cell division is responsible for the growth of meristematic tissues?
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A.
Mitosis
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B.
Meiosis
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C.
Binary fission
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D.
Fragmentation
Solution
Meristematic tissues grow through mitosis, allowing for the production of new cells for growth.
Correct Answer: A — Mitosis
Q. What type of cells are responsible for the protective outer layer of plant organs?
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A.
Parenchyma
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B.
Collenchyma
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C.
Epidermal cells
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D.
Sclerenchyma
Solution
Epidermal cells form the protective outer layer of plant organs, helping to prevent water loss and protect against pathogens.
Correct Answer: C — Epidermal cells
Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sclerenchyma cells?
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A.
Thick secondary walls
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B.
Living at maturity
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C.
Support and strength
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D.
Lignified cell walls
Solution
Sclerenchyma cells are typically dead at maturity, providing structural support with their thick, lignified walls.
Correct Answer: B — Living at maturity
Q. Which of the following tissues is primarily involved in the storage of water in succulent plants?
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A.
Xylem
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B.
Phloem
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C.
Parenchyma
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D.
Sclerenchyma
Solution
Parenchyma tissue in succulent plants is specialized for water storage, allowing them to survive in arid conditions.
Correct Answer: C — Parenchyma
Q. Which plant tissue is responsible for the formation of new vascular tissues?
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A.
Cork cambium
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B.
Vascular cambium
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C.
Parenchyma
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D.
Phloem
Solution
The vascular cambium is responsible for the production of new xylem and phloem tissues in plants.
Correct Answer: B — Vascular cambium
Q. Which type of plant tissue is primarily involved in photosynthesis?
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A.
Collenchyma
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B.
Parenchyma
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C.
Sclerenchyma
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D.
Xylem
Solution
Parenchyma tissue, particularly in leaves, contains chloroplasts and is primarily involved in photosynthesis.
Correct Answer: B — Parenchyma
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