11. The tissue that covers the stem and leaves of plants is called the:
a) Epidermis
b) Cortex
c) Endodermis
d) Pericycle
Answer: a) Epidermis
12. The tissue responsible for the conduction of water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant is called:
a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Cambium
d) Periderm
Answer: a) Xylem
13. The tissue responsible for the conduction of sugars and other organic molecules in plants is called:
a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Cambium
d) Periderm
Answer: b) Phloem
14. The type of tissue responsible for the growth in girth of woody plants is called:
a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Cambium
d) Periderm
Answer: c) Cambium
15. Which of the following is not a component of xylem tissue?
a) Tracheids
b) Vessels
c) Sieve tubes
d) Fibers
Answer: c) Sieve tubes
