49. Which of the following characteristics of monocots is incorrect? Monocots typically have: * O Taproot rather than a fibrous root system. O Leaves with parallel veins. O No secondary growth. O Root with pith in the center of the stele. 50. The Casparian strip prevent water and minerals from entering the stele through what process? * O plasmodesmata O endodermal cells O symplast O apoplast

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Only choose the correct answer from questions 49 to 54 and no need for an explanation.

52. Which region of the root in longitudinal section functions primarily for
the absorption of water? *
meristematic region
O region of elongation
O root cap region
O region of maturation
53. Which of the following benefits to plant roots are derived from
symbiotic Rhizobium bacteria? *
It provides plant resistance to drought.
O It is a source of nitrogen for roots.
It provides plant resistance to pathogenic organisms
It aids in nutrient absorption.
54. Which of the following is a characteristic of the endotrophic
mycorrhizae root symbiont? *
Mycorrhizae invades the cytoplasm of root cortical cells.
It forms an encrusting layer of hyphae called the mantle.
Occur in the roots of pines and oaks trees.
Mycorrhizae penetrates the root cortex but fungal hyphae do not enter the cells.
Transcribed Image Text:52. Which region of the root in longitudinal section functions primarily for the absorption of water? * meristematic region O region of elongation O root cap region O region of maturation 53. Which of the following benefits to plant roots are derived from symbiotic Rhizobium bacteria? * It provides plant resistance to drought. O It is a source of nitrogen for roots. It provides plant resistance to pathogenic organisms It aids in nutrient absorption. 54. Which of the following is a characteristic of the endotrophic mycorrhizae root symbiont? * Mycorrhizae invades the cytoplasm of root cortical cells. It forms an encrusting layer of hyphae called the mantle. Occur in the roots of pines and oaks trees. Mycorrhizae penetrates the root cortex but fungal hyphae do not enter the cells.
49. Which of the following characteristics of monocots is incorrect?
Monocots typically have: *
O Taproot rather than a fibrous root system.
Leaves with parallel veins.
No secondary growth.
O Root with pith in the center of the stele.
50. The Casparian strip prevent water and minerals from entering the stele
through what process? *
O plasmodesmata
O endodermal cells
O symplast
O apoplast
51. Which of the following comprise the water conducting tissues of the
pine tree?
O tracheids
vessel elements
O sieve-tube elements
O albuminous cells
Transcribed Image Text:49. Which of the following characteristics of monocots is incorrect? Monocots typically have: * O Taproot rather than a fibrous root system. Leaves with parallel veins. No secondary growth. O Root with pith in the center of the stele. 50. The Casparian strip prevent water and minerals from entering the stele through what process? * O plasmodesmata O endodermal cells O symplast O apoplast 51. Which of the following comprise the water conducting tissues of the pine tree? O tracheids vessel elements O sieve-tube elements O albuminous cells
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