CIE AS Year 12 Plant Histology

Question 1

The place on a stem where leaves are attaches is called

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Node

Question 2

A leaf skeleton occurs when which material is not decomposed?

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lignin

Question 3

When making a biological drawing on low-power, you must

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Draw all tissues completely enclosed by lines

Question 4

What is the function of the spongy mesophyll layer?

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photosynthesis

Question 5

Where in a plant does mitosis produce new cells?

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Meristems

Question 6

What stain is used to see the chromosomes in a root tip squash?

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acetic orcein

Question 7

What is the function of these cells?

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Transport minerals

Question 8

What is the main function of stomata?

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gas exchange

Question 9

The cells which have walls thickened with extra cellulose, providing extra strength are called

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Collenchyma

Question 10

Which one is NOT true?

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The upper epidermis contains the vascular bundle

Question 11

Which tissue separates xylem from phloem in a vascular bundle?

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cambium

Question 12

How much are you worried about Biology?

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Really stressed, Kind of stressed, Indifferent, Not worried at all

Question 13

Which plant tissue is this?

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phloem

Question 14

Select the correct organ and tissue which is stained red in the photomicrograph.

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Stem/Xylem

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a function of the root

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Produce leaves, branches and flowers

Questions 15