Cortex is the region found between
1. endodermis and vascular bundle
2. epidermis and stele
3. pericycle and endodermis
4. endodermis and pith
The balloon-shaped structures called tyloses
1. are linked to the ascent of sap through xylem vessels
2. originate in the lumen of vessels
3. characterize the sapwood
4. are extensions of xylem parenchyma cells into vessels
Identify the wrong statement in context of heartwood:
1. Organic compounds are deposited in it
2. It is highly durable
3. It conducts water and minerals efficiently
4. It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls
Which of the following is made up of dead cells?
1. Xylem parenchyma
2. Collenchyma
3. Phellem
4. Phloem
The vascular cambium normally gives rise to
1. | Phelloderm | 2. | Primary phloem |
3. | Secondary xylem | 4. | Periderm |
Stomata in grass leaf are
1. | Dumb-bell shaped | 2. | Barrel shaped |
3. | Rectangular | 4. | Kidney shaped |
Casparian strips occur in
1. Epidermis | 2. Endodermis |
3. Cortex | 4. Pericycle |
Secondary xylem and secondary phloem in dicot stem are produced by
1. Apical meristems
2. Axillary meristems
3. Phellogen
4. Vascular cambium
Plants having little or no secondary growth are
1. | Grasses | 2. | Cycads |
3. | Conifers | 4. | Deciduous angiosperms |
Cuticle:
1. is a covering, both outside and inside of the epidermis
2. is well developed in roots
3. helps in prevention of water loss
4. is a proteinaceous layer