Glencoe Biology

Section 1: Plant Cells and Tissues

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Which of these is not a primary function of the cell shown here?

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A)gas exchange
B)provides textiles
C)support
D)photosynthesis
2
Cells that change shape to open and close a stoma are called ____.
A)tracheids
B)trichomes
C)guard cells
D)xylem
3
What is the name and function of the jigsaw-shaped structure on leaves?
A)epidermal cell, secretes a substance that forms cuticle
B)guard cell, aids photosynthesis
C)trichome, cools plants by reflecting light
D)companion cell, dissolves substances
4
Why are sclerenchyma cells useful for textile materials?
A)Their guard cells form durable tissues.
B)Rigid cell walls and fibers form durable tissues.
C)They perform most of the major cell functions.
D)Vascular cambium provides elastic fibers.
5
What is a main difference between apical and lateral meristems?
A)apical results in photosynthesis; lateral results in gas exchange
B)laterals are never seen in eudicots; apicals are typically in eudicots
C)apical increases root diameter; lateral increases plant height
D)apical results in primary growth; lateral results in secondary growth
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