Welcome to your Grade 10 Biology chapter 2
After carefully reading the following 30 questions, choose the correct answer.
1.
Which layer of the stem is primarily composed of collenchyma cells thickened at the corners?
2.
What is the function of the xylem in a plant?
3.
The innermost layer of the cortex that separates it from the vascular bundles is the:
4.
Which part of the plant stem serves as a food reserve and is often called a starch sheath?
5.
What are the longitudinal strands of conducting tissues in a stem called?
6.
Plants with seeds enclosed inside fruits are known as:
7.
Which tissue is responsible for transporting synthesized food to different tissues?
8.
The central portion of the stem composed of thin-walled cells is the:
9.
A strip of actively dividing young cells located between xylem and phloem is the:
10.
Which cells regulate the open spaces in the leaf epidermis?
11.
In a dicot stem, the vascular bundles are typically arranged in:
12.
What is the site of origin for lateral roots?
13.
Single cells that are best suited for absorption in plants are:
14.
The reproductive structure of an angiosperm is the:
15.
Which region of the stem contains large, round cells with intercellular spaces for food storage?
16.
Monocots are characterized by having how many cotyledons?
17.
Which plant is a typical example of a monocot according to the textbook?
18.
The layer that gives mechanical strength to the stem due to thick cellulose is the:
19.
What is the main function of the pith in a plant stem?
20.
In vascular bundles, where is the phloem typically located relative to the xylem?
21.
Angiosperms that have two cotyledons are called:
22.
Which tissue system is responsible for the conduction of water from roots to leaves?
23.
The cells of the endodermis are compactly arranged and usually contain:
24.
Which part of the stem lies directly below the epidermis?
25.
Which of these is a function of the leaf epidermis?
26.
What is the primary role of the vascular cambium?
27.
Which part of the plant is responsible for the absorption of water and minerals?
28.
The protective outer layer of the stem is the:
29.
A bean plant is classified as a:
30.
What structure in the leaf is responsible for regulating water loss?
