Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Topics in this chapter

• Plant Tissues and Specialized Cells
• Root Anatomy and Tissue Organization
• Stem Anatomy and Vascular Bundles
• Leaf Anatomy and Epidermal Adaptations
• Secondary Growth, Wood, and Periderm

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Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-44B3DD

   Which of the following meristems is responsible for the formation of secondary tissues in dicotyledonous stems and roots?

   1. A.Apical meristem
   2. B.Intercalary meristem
   3. C.Lateral meristem
   4. D.Intra-fascicular meristem only
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-912F0A

   Companion cells are closely associated with which of the following elements in angiosperms?

   1. A.Vessels
   2. B.Tracheids
   3. C.Sieve tube elements
   4. D.Xylem parenchyma
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-396B9E

   Casparian strips are characteristic features of the endodermis and are composed of:

   1. A.Cellulose and Pectin
   2. B.Suberin and Lignin
   3. C.Suberin alone
   4. D.Cutin and Suberin
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-484110

   Bulliform cells are modified epidermal cells found in:

   1. A.Dicot stems
   2. B.Monocot leaves
   3. C.Dicot roots
   4. D.Monocot roots
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5. Question 5Q-0C97A2

   Heartwood (duramen) differs from sapwood (alburnum) in that heartwood:

   1. A.Is involved in active water conduction
   2. B.Contains living elements and starch
   3. C.Is dark in color due to deposition of organic compounds like tannins and resins
   4. D.Is the peripheral part of the secondary xylem
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