Which is not a function of epidermis?Protection from adverse conditionGaseous exchangeConduction of waterTranspiration

Which of the following is a function of the upper epidermal tissue in plants?To carry out photosynthesisTo absorb oxygenTo absorb waterTo reduce water loss2In which plant cells would you expect to find the highest concentration of chloroplasts?Epidermal cellsRoot hair cellsPalisade mesophyllSpongy mesophyll3Why are spongy mesophyll cells surrounded by air pockets?To help the leaf remain uprightTo aid the diffusion of gasesTo protect the leafTo store water4Translocation is the movement of:Water around the plant through the phloem tissueDissolved sugars around the plant through the xylem tissueDissolved sugars around the plant through the phloem tissueWater around the plant through the xylem tissue5What does xylem transport around the plant?Water and minerals OxygenGlucoseCarbon dioxide

Which of the following is not a function of the skin? defense against disease organisms synthesis of vitamin E regulation of body temperature excretion of water and salts

The ___________ layer of the skin helps in shock absorption.epidermisdermishypodermisstratum corneum

Which of the following functions reduces the water loss through the epidermis of aerial parts of the plant?Closing of stomataOpening of stomataClosing of lenticelsOpening of lenticels

_________ helps the plant in exchange of gas with the atmosphere.EpidermisSclereidsStomataPhloem