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Biology - Plant Morphology and Anatomy — Biology Questions & Practice

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Practice questions on Biology - Plant Morphology and Anatomy — with answers

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1. Which of the following describes 'Root'?

  1. AThe often colourful part of a flower that attracts pollinators
  2. BThe underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and minerals
  3. CA root system with a single, main root growing downward, typical of dicot plants
  4. DA simple plant tissue consisting of living cells, involved in storage and photosynthesis
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Answer: B

'Root' relates to: The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and minerals

2. 'Root' refers to:

  1. AVascular tissue responsible for transporting food (sugars) produced during photosynthesis
  2. BPlant tissue consisting of actively dividing cells responsible for growth
  3. CPlant tissue consisting of cells that have lost the ability to divide, performing specific functions
  4. DThe underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and minerals
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Answer: D

'Root' relates to: The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and minerals

3. Which term is described as: 'The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and minerals'?

  1. ARoot
  2. BPetiole
  3. CSeed
  4. DVenation
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Answer: A

This corresponds to 'Root'.

4. Identify the term: 'The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and minerals'.

  1. APhloem
  2. BVenation
  3. CTaproot System
  4. DRoot
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Answer: D

This corresponds to 'Root'.

5. Which term is described as: 'A root system with a single, main root growing downward, typical of dicot plants'?

  1. AAggregate Fruit
  2. BParenchyma
  3. CSepal
  4. DTaproot System
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Answer: D

This corresponds to 'Taproot System'.

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