Question 1

What is NOT a function of plant roots?

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A)   anchor the plant
B)   produce energy that the plant can use to carry out metabolism
C)   absorb water
D)   absorb mineral nutrients for the plant
E)   form beneficial relationships with microorganisms, thereby increasing the plant's ability to obtain nutrientsF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

The ________ transport(s) water and dissolved minerals from the roots of the plant to the shoots of the plant.

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A)   xylem
B)   guard cells
C)   phloem
D)   epidermis
E)   stomataF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The secondary xylem and phloem are produced by the

Accepted Answer

A)   vascular cambium.
B)   sieve tube.
C)   apical meristem.
D)   mycorrhizal fungi.
E)   companion cells.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Parasitic plants donate nutrients to other plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The haustorium is a modified root that penetrates into the xylem and/or phloem of another plant.With this information,one can deduce that haustorium are roots of

Accepted Answer

A)   all photosynthetic plants.
B)   parasitic plants.
C)   carnivorous plants.
D)   mycorrhizal fungi.
E)   woody plants.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

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What is NOT a function of plant roots?

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The secondary xylem and phloem are produced by the

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The ________ transport(s) water and dissolved minerals from the roots of the plant to the shoots of the plant.

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The haustorium is a modified root that penetrates into the xylem and/or phloem of another plant.With this information,one can deduce that haustorium are roots of

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Parasitic plants donate nutrients to other plants.

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Exam 21: Plant Form and Function

What is NOT a function of plant roots?

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The secondary xylem and phloem are produced by the

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The ________ transport(s) water and dissolved minerals from the roots of the plant to the shoots of the plant.

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The haustorium is a modified root that penetrates into the xylem and/or phloem of another plant.With this information,one can deduce that haustorium are roots of

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Parasitic plants donate nutrients to other plants.

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