Chapter 6: Tissues — Online MCQ Test
SCIENCE · CLASS 9th · Karnataka State Board
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This chapter covers: This chapter details plant tissues meristematic permanent animal tissues epithelial connective muscular nervous and structural organizational functions..
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Chapter 6: Tissues — Important Questions & Answers
What is a tissue?
- A. A group of similar cells that perform a specific function
- B. A group of different organs working together
- C. A single cell with a nucleus
- D. A group of systems forming an organism
Answer: A. A group of similar cells that perform a specific function
A tissue is formed by similar cells that work together to perform a common function.
A tissue is formed by similar cells that work together to perform a common function.
Which tissue is responsible for the growth of plants?
- A. Epithelial tissue
- B. Meristematic tissue
- C. Connective tissue
- D. Nervous tissue
Answer: B. Meristematic tissue
Meristematic tissue contains actively dividing cells and is responsible for plant growth.
Meristematic tissue contains actively dividing cells and is responsible for plant growth.
Which meristematic tissue is found at the tips of roots and shoots?
- A. Intercalary meristem
- B. Apical meristem
- C. Lateral meristem
- D. Permanent meristem
Answer: B. Apical meristem
Apical meristem occurs at the growing tips of roots and shoots and causes elongation.
Apical meristem occurs at the growing tips of roots and shoots and causes elongation.
Which statement correctly distinguishes between xylem and phloem?
- A. Xylem transports food and phloem transports water
- B. Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports food
- C. Both xylem and phloem transport only water
- D. Both xylem and phloem are animal tissues
Answer: B. Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports food
Xylem carries water and minerals from roots, while phloem transports prepared food to different parts of the plant.
Xylem carries water and minerals from roots, while phloem transports prepared food to different parts of the plant.
Which of the following is the best reason why nervous tissue is considered highly specialized?
- A. It stores starch for the body
- B. It contracts rapidly to produce movement
- C. It receives and transmits information quickly
- D. It forms the outer covering of organs
Answer: C. It receives and transmits information quickly
Nervous tissue is specialized to receive stimuli and transmit impulses rapidly for coordination and control.
Nervous tissue is specialized to receive stimuli and transmit impulses rapidly for coordination and control.