Plant and Animal Tissues

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Xylem tissue transports:

   • A.food
   • B.hormones
   • C.water and minerals✓ Correct Answer
   • D.oxygen

   Explanation: It carries them from roots to leaves.

2. Q2.Phloem tissue transports:

   • A.food prepared by the leaves✓ Correct Answer
   • B.water only
   • C.minerals only
   • D.gases only

   Explanation: Transport in phloem is called translocation.

3. Q3.Blood is a type of:

   • A.epithelial tissue
   • B.muscular tissue
   • C.nervous tissue
   • D.connective tissue✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: It connects and transports materials around the body.

4. Q4.Muscular tissue is specialised for:

   • A.contraction and movement✓ Correct Answer
   • B.storing fat
   • C.conducting impulses
   • D.covering surfaces

   Explanation: It contains contractile proteins.

5. Q5.The basic unit of the nervous tissue is the:

   • A.nephron
   • B.neuron✓ Correct Answer
   • C.osteocyte
   • D.myocyte

   Explanation: Neurons conduct electrical impulses.

6. Q6.Bone is a:

   • A.epithelial tissue
   • B.nervous tissue
   • C.meristem
   • D.connective tissue✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: It is a hard connective tissue.

7. Q7.Meristematic tissue is responsible for:

   • A.growth of the plant✓ Correct Answer
   • B.storage of food
   • C.protection
   • D.transport of gases

   Explanation: Its cells divide actively.

8. Q8.Parenchyma tissue mainly functions in:

   • A.providing rigidity
   • B.transport of water only
   • C.cell division
   • D.storage and photosynthesis✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: It has thin-walled living cells.

9. Q9.Sclerenchyma tissue gives plants:

   • A.photosynthesis
   • B.strength and rigidity✓ Correct Answer
   • C.flowers
   • D.roots

   Explanation: Its cells are dead with thick lignified walls.

10. Q10.Cardiac muscle is:

    • A.smooth and voluntary
    • B.striated and involuntary✓ Correct Answer
    • C.striated and voluntary
    • D.smooth and involuntary

    Explanation: It contracts rhythmically without conscious control.

11. Q11.Muscles of the intestine and blood vessels are:

    • A.skeletal muscles
    • B.smooth muscles✓ Correct Answer
    • C.cardiac muscles
    • D.striated muscles

    Explanation: They are involuntary and spindle-shaped.

12. Q12.Tendons connect:

    • A.muscle to bone✓ Correct Answer
    • B.bone to bone
    • C.muscle to muscle
    • D.skin to muscle

    Explanation: Ligaments connect bone to bone.

13. Q13.Ligaments connect:

    • A.muscle to bone
    • B.muscle to skin
    • C.nerve to muscle
    • D.bone to bone✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: They stabilise joints.

14. Q14.Epithelial tissue mainly:

    • A.transports water
    • B.contracts
    • C.covers and lines body surfaces and cavities✓ Correct Answer
    • D.stores genetic material

    Explanation: Skin and the lining of the gut are examples.

15. Q15.Adipose tissue is specialised for:

    • A.conducting impulses
    • B.transporting oxygen
    • C.contracting
    • D.storing fat✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: It also insulates the body.

16. Q16.Collenchyma tissue provides plants with:

    • A.only water transport
    • B.only storage
    • C.flexibility and mechanical support✓ Correct Answer
    • D.only protection from cold

    Explanation: Its cells are living with unevenly thickened walls.

17. Q17.Skeletal muscle fibres are:

    • A.smooth, involuntary and uninucleated
    • B.striated, voluntary and multinucleated✓ Correct Answer
    • C.striated, involuntary and branched
    • D.smooth and voluntary

    Explanation: They are attached to bones for movement.

18. Q18.Guard cells surround the:

    • A.stomata✓ Correct Answer
    • B.root hairs
    • C.xylem vessels
    • D.cambium

    Explanation: They regulate gas exchange and transpiration.

19. Q19.Secondary growth in the thickness of stems is due to:

    • A.apical meristem
    • B.intercalary meristem
    • C.lateral meristem (cambium)✓ Correct Answer
    • D.parenchyma

    Explanation: Cambium adds new xylem and phloem.

20. Q20.Cartilage is found in the:

    • A.brain
    • B.stomach lining
    • C.ear pinna, nose and joints✓ Correct Answer
    • D.blood

    Explanation: It is a flexible connective tissue.