Saint Joseph School Date 17/12/2020

Cornet Chahwan Duration 25 min

Secondary School Division
Subject Biology
Name _____________________________
Exam Test 2/ Semester 1
Class/Section: 1S A/B/C/D/E
Score /20

Exercise 1: (8 pts) Roots: Anatomy and Function

The adjacent figure represents a cross-section

of a root under the microscope.
1. Label parts a till f.
2. Fill in the blanks by writing each number and
its corresponding term:
The __1__ of a plant allow the absorption of
water and mineral ions. The __2__ are
absorbed first at the level of the __3__ by a
process known as __4__ since it requires the
use of energy. Later, __5__ follows by the
process of __6__ that does not require
energy. The substances absorbed do not
leak out of the root because of the presence of the __7__ that prevents this backflow. They
eventually reach the __8__ where they move upwards inside the root.

3. By referring to acquired knowledge, distinguish between xylem and phloem with relation to
whether their cells are living or non-living at maturity, and with relation to the direction of flow of
substances through them.

Exercise 2: Write the letter of the correct answer. (2 pts)

1. The ____ is located at the tip of the root and is responsible for growth.
a. root cap c. dermal tissue
b. apical meristem d. root hair
2. A ____ is where new leaves or stems are attached.
a. node c. meristem
b. bud d. petiole
3. Which of the following is not a function of a plant root?
a. Storage of photosynthetic products. c. Absorption of minerals from the soil.
b. Synthesis of photosynthetic products. d. Absorption of water from the soil.
4. A monocot stem cross-section can be differentiated from a dicot one by ____.
a. the star-shaped arrangement of its xylem
b. the ring-like arrangement of its vascular bundles
c. its scattered vascular bundles
d. the alternation of its xylem and phloem
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Exercise 3: (10 pts) Mineral Needs of a Plant

Different shoots of the same kind of plant were exposed to a multitude of nutrient-related conditions
in order to find the effect of nutrients on the growth of the plant.
The results are shown in the figure of Document 1.

1. Name, based on acquired knowledge, the two types of nutrients needed by a plant.

2. Indicate the role of the negative control in Document 1.

3. Identify the function of magnesium in the growth of a plant.

4. A house plant is suffering from underdeveloped roots.

a. Give the main reason for this problem.
b. Suggest a way to treat this plant.

The same kind of plant was exposed to

full nutrient supply, but at different
concentrations, and the results are
shown in the adjacent graph.

5. Pose the problem tested by this

experiment.

6. Identify, from the graph, the effect of

different concentrations of nutrients on
the growth of the plant.
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In case you are unable to upload the test on the portal, please send it by mail to your
Biology teacher before 10:20 am.
Ms. Pascale Khairallah pkhairallah@sjs.edu.lb 1S A
Ms. Christel Zoghbi czoghbi@sjs.edu.lb 1S B/C/D/E

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