Saleha Pervez, Mansi Garg and, Poonam Singh Solutions for Chapter: Structural Organisation of Plants and Animals, Exercise 1: Self Check

Following are some examples of modified tap roots:

I. Conical

II. Napiform

III. Fusiform

Which of the above is found in beet root?

Consider the following statements:

I. Parenchyma are living cells with thick cell walls.

II. Collenchyma has irregular walls and is meant for support.

III. Sclerenchyma is living cells with thin-wall.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Xylem and phloem are a type of complex permanent tissue. Which of the following statement is true about it?

Consider the following statements:

I. Squamous tissue is made up of flat cells meant for diffusion.

II. Loose connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

Following are some examples of connective tissue:

I. Cartilage

II. Bone

III. Blood

Which of the above is not found in liquid stage?

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Statement I: Bone is the hardest tissue of the body.

Statement II: Hardness of the bone is due to the calcification of its matrix.

The main function(s) of the root is:

I. absorption of water and minerals.

II. to provide proper anchorage of plant.

III. to store reserve food material and synthesis of plant growth regulators.