Structural Organization - Anatomy of Flowering Plants

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Q1. What is the outermost layer of a plant stem called? (2022)

Solution:

The outermost layer of a plant stem is called the epidermis, which protects the plant from environmental damage.

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Q2. Which of the following is a characteristic of meristematic tissue? (2022)

Solution:

Meristematic tissue is characterized by its ability to divide and give rise to various types of plant tissues.

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Q3. Which of the following tissues is responsible for the growth in length of a plant? (2022)

Solution:

Apical meristem is responsible for the growth in length of a plant, found at the tips of roots and shoots.

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Q4. Which of the following is NOT a type of simple permanent tissue? (2019)

Solution:

Xylem is a complex tissue, while parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma are types of simple permanent tissues.

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Q5. Which type of plant tissue is involved in the storage of food? (2023)

Solution:

Parenchyma tissue is primarily involved in the storage of food and can also perform photosynthesis.

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Q6. Which type of plant tissue provides support and flexibility? (2020)

Solution:

Collenchyma provides support and flexibility to the plant, especially in young stems and leaves.

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Q7. What type of plant tissue is primarily involved in storage? (2023)

Solution:

Parenchyma tissue is primarily involved in storage, as it can store starch, oils, and water.

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Q8. What type of plant tissue is responsible for the growth in length of stems and roots? (2021)

Solution:

Meristematic tissue is responsible for the growth in length of stems and roots through cell division.

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Q9. Which of the following is NOT a function of the stem? (2019)

Solution:

The stem does not absorb water; this function is primarily performed by the roots.

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Q10. Which type of root system is characterized by a single main root with smaller lateral roots? (2020)

Solution:

A tap root system is characterized by a single main root that grows deeper into the soil with smaller lateral roots.