C) covalently bound to sugars.
D) coupled to ion transport.
E) via endocytosis.
Answer: B
Topic: Concept 35.2
Skill: Synthesis/Evaluation
25) Plants contain meristems whose major function is to
A) attract pollinators.
B) absorb ions.
C) photosynthesize.
D) produce more cells.
E) produce flowers.
Answer: D
Topic: Concept 35.3
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
26) A cell that is most likely to retain the ability to divide, perform metabolic functions, and store photosynthate would be a
A) parenchyma cell in a leaf.
B) vessel element in the vascular system.
C) endodermal cell in a root.
D) bark cell.
E) fiber cell.
Answer: A
Topic: Concept 35.3
Skill: Application/Analysis
27) Which of the following cell types is least likely to be capable of cell division?
A) mesophyll cell in a developing leaf
B) parenchyma cell 2 mm from the tip of a root
C) parenchyma cell in a dormant axillary bud
D) functional tracheid cell in a stem
Answer: D
Topic: Concept 35.3
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
28) The driving force that pushes the root tip through the soil is primarily
A) continuous cell division in the root cap at the tip of the …show more content…
zone of cell maturation V. apical meristem
31) Which of the following is the correct sequence from the growing tips of the root upward?
A) I, II, V, III, IV
B) III, V, I, II, IV
C) II, IV, I, V, III
D) IV, II, III, I, V
E) I, V, III, II, IV
Answer: E
Topic: Concept 35.3
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
32) Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its structure and function?
A) sclerenchymasupporting cells with thick secondary walls
B) peridermprotective coat of woody stems and roots
C) pericyclewaterproof ring of cells surrounding the central stele in roots
D) mesophyllparenchyma cells functioning in photosynthesis in leaves
E) ground meristemprimary meristem that produces the ground tissue system
Answer: C
Topic: Concept 35.3
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
33) Which of the following root tissues gives rise to lateral roots?
A) endodermis
B) phloem
C) cortex
D) epidermis
E) pericycle
Answer: E
Topic: Concept 35.3
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
34) A leaf primordium is initiated as a small mound of tissue on the flank of a dome-shaped shoot apical meristem. The earliest physical evidence of the site of a newly forming leaf primordium would