quiz

Plant Root System

1. Which part of the root protects the growing tip as it penetrates the soil?

  • A) Apical meristem
  • B) Cortex
  • C) Epidermis
  • D) Root cap
D) Root cap Explanation

2. What was the maximum depth of root discovered in a plant?

  • A) 68 meters
  • B) 61 meters
  • C) 53.3 meters
  • D) 60 meters
A) 68 meters Explanation

3. What is the first root in seed-producing plants called?

  • A) Cortex
  • B) Radicle
  • C) Epidermis
  • D) Pericycle
B) Radicle Explanation

4. What is the symbiotic relationship between certain plant roots and helpful fungi?

  • A) Mycorrhizae
  • B) Rhizomes
  • C) Nodules
  • D) Phloem
A) Mycorrhizae Explanation

5. Which hormone is primarily responsible for root growth in plants?

  • A) Jasmonates
  • B) Salicylic Acid
  • C)  Auxin
  • D)  Ethylene  
C) Auxin  Explanation

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