Question 1

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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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

Question 2

The secondary xylem and phloem are produced by the

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

Question 3

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) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Parasitic plants donate nutrients to other plants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 21: Plant Form and Function

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What is NOT a function of plant roots?

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Parasitic plants donate nutrients to other plants.

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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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Exam 21: Plant Form and Function

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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What is NOT a function of plant roots?

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Parasitic plants donate nutrients to other plants.

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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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