RIVISION TEST

CHAPTER – 6

“TISSUE”

1. CASE STUDY
Case Study 1: The importance of meristematic tissue
Meristematic tissue is the tissue in plants that is responsible for growth. It is made up
of cells that are constantly dividing and differentiating into new cells. Meristematic
tissue is found in the tips of roots and shoots, as well as in the areas where new leaves
and flowers are developing. One example of the importance of meristematic tissue is
in the case of a plant that has been damaged by frost. The meristematic tissue at the
tips of the roots and shoots is able to regenerate new cells, which allows the plant to
repair the damage and continue to grow. Another example of the importance of
meristematic tissue is in the case of a plant that is being propagated by cuttings. When
a cutting is taken from a plant, the meristematic tissue at the cut end is able to generate
new roots and shoots, which allows the cutting to grow into a new plant.
MCQs:
1. Which type of meristematic tissue is found in the tips of roots and shoots?
a) Apical meristem
b) Lateral meristem
c) Intercalary meristem
d) All of the above
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2. Which type of meristem is found in the areas where new leaves and flowers are
developing?
a) Apical meristem
b) Lateral meristem
c) Intercalary meristem
d) None of the above
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3. A plant that has been damaged by frost can regenerate new cells from the
meristematic tissue at the tips of the roots and shoots. This process is called:
a) Regeneration
b) Propagation
c) Growth
d) Development
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4. When a cutting is taken from a plant, the meristematic tissue at the cut end is able to
generate new roots and shoots. This process is called:
a) Regeneration
b) Propagation
c) Growth
d) Development
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5. The meristematic tissue in a plant is responsible for:

a) Growth
b) Development
c) Propagation
d) All of the above
Ans. ____________________

Case Study 2: The role of muscle tissue in movement

Muscle tissue is the tissue in the body that is responsible for movement. It is made up
of cells that can contract and relax, which allows them to pull on bones and other
structures to cause movement. There are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal muscle,
smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle. Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that we are
most familiar with. It is attached to bones and allows us to move our limbs and body.
Smooth muscle is found in the walls of internal organs, such as the stomach and
intestines. It helps to move food and other substances through these organs. Cardiac
muscle is found in the heart. It contracts rhythmically to pump blood throughout the
body. The case of a paralytic patient who is unable to walk illustrates the importance
of muscle tissue in movement. In this case, the muscle tissue in the patient's legs is
damaged or not working properly. This prevents the patient from being able to
contract their muscles and move their legs.
MCQs:
1. Which of the following are the three types of muscle tissue?
a) Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle
b) Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and connective tissue
c) Smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and epithelial tissue
d) Skeletal muscle, epithelial tissue, and connective tissue
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2. Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that we are most familiar with. It is attached
to:
a) Bones
b) Muscles
c) Organs
d) Blood vessels
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3. Smooth muscle is found in the walls of internal organs, such as the:

a) Heart and lungs
b) Brain and spinal cord
c) Stomach and intestines
d) Skin and hair
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4. Cardiac muscle is found in the:

a) Stomach and intestines
b) Brain and spinal cord
c) Skin and hair
d) Heart
Ans. ____________________
5. The muscle tissue in a paralytic patient is damaged or not working properly. This
prevents the patient from being able to:
a) Contract their muscles
b) Move their limbs
c) Breathe
d) Both a) & b)
Ans. ____________________

2. ASSERTION AND REASONING

DIRECTION : In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given
followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements,
mark the correct answer as
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of
assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but reason is true
1. Assertion (A): Vascular or conductive tissue is a distinctive feature of complex
plants.
Reason (R): Vascular tissue has made survival of complex plants possible in
terrestrial environment.
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2. Assertion (A): The inner lining of intestine has tall epithelial cells.
Reason (R): Columnar epithelium facilitates absorption and secretion
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3. Assertion (A): Permanent tissue is composed of mature cells.

Reason (R): Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells.
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 4. Assertion (A): Most of plant tissues are dead.
Reason (R): Due to sedentary existence of plants, dead cells provide
mechanical strength more easily than live ones and need less maintenance.
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5. Assertion (A): Ciliated epithelium helps in movement of particles.

Reason (R): Cilia help in movement.
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6. Assertion (A): Meristematic tissues constitute the major portion of the plant
body.
Reason (R): Meristematic tissues consist of differentiated cells
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7. Assertion (A): Surface of skin is impervious to water.

Reason (R): Surface of skin is covered by stratified cuboidal epithelium.
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8. Assertion (A): Epithelial tissue covers the outer surface of the body and lines
the internal organs.
Reason (R): It protects the underlying tissues from injury and infection.
Ans._________________________________________________________________

9. Assertion (A): Muscle tissue is responsible for movement.

Reason (R): It contracts and relaxes to pull on bones and other structures.
Ans._________________________________________________________________

10. Assertion (A): Nervous tissue is responsible for sending and receiving
messages.
Reason (R): It consists of neurons that transmit signals throughout the body.
Ans._________________________________________________________________
 11. Assertion (A): Cartilage is a soft connective tissue.
Reason (R): Cartilage connects bone to other bone.
Ans._________________________________________________________________

12. Assertion (A): Collenchyma cells have thickened corners due to deposition of
cellulose and pectin.
Reason (R): Collenchyma cells provide mechanical support and flexibility to
the plant parts.
Ans._________________________________________________________________

13. Assertion (A): Sclerenchyma cells are dead cells with lignified cell walls.
Reason (R): Sclerenchyma cells provide strength and rigidity to the plant parts.
Ans._________________________________________________________________

14. Assertion (A): Xylem tissue conducts water and minerals from roots to other
parts of the plant.
Reason (R): Xylem tissue consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and
xylem fibres.
Ans._________________________________________________________________

15. Assertion (A): Phloem tissue transports food from leaves to other parts of the
plant.
Reason (R): Phloem tissue consists of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem
parenchyma and phloem fibres.
Ans._________________________________________________________________

3. MCQs
1. Lysosomes are called suicide bags because
a) It causes the cell to break its cell membrane, causing death
b) It kills the surrounding cells by releasing enzymes
c) The enzymes are capable of digesting cells
d) All of the above
Ans. ____________________
2. ________ is not found in xylem tissues.
a) Sieve tubes
b) Xylem parenchyma
c) Tracheids
d) Vessels
Ans. ____________________
3. One of the following is not a function of the stomata
a) Directly participates in the process of photosynthesis
b) Helps with the exchange of gases
c) Helps to create water pressure, forcing water upward
d) All of the above
Ans. ____________________
4. Which of the following statements are correct about meristematic tissues?
a) Composed of cells that are incapable of cell division
b) Composed of a different types of cell
c) It is composed of cells that are able to perform cell division
d) All the above
Ans. ____________________
5. Which of the following is connective tissue?
a) Ligament
b) Tendon
c) Blood
d) All of the above
Ans. ____________________
6. Rapid elongation of a bamboo stem is due to
a) Lateral meristem
b) Intercalary meristem
c) Apical meristem
d) None of the above
Ans. ____________________
7. Which of the following is a type of permanent tissue in plants?
a) Meristematic tissue
b) Parenchyma tissue
c) Cambium tissue
d) Intercalary tissue
Ans. ____________________
8. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of epithelial tissue?
a) It has blood vessels
b) It has nerve ending
c) It forms glands
d) All of the above
Ans. ____________________
9. Which of the following is a function of areolar tissue?
a) It stores fat
b) It produces blood cells
c) It supports internal organs
d) It transmits impulses
Ans. ____________________
10. Which of the following is a difference between xylem and phloem?
a) Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports food
b) Xylem has dead cells, while phloem has living cells
c) Xylem has lignified cell walls, while phloem has cellulose cell walls
d) All of the above
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4. DEFINE
1. Tissue
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 2. Glandular epithelium
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3. Lignin
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4. Aerenchyma
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5. WRITE THE LOCATIONS

1. Apical meristem
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2. Parenchyma
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3. Stratified squamous
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 4. Stratified muscles
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6. WRITE THE FUNCTIONS

1. Intercalary meristem
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2. Sclerenchyma
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3. Xylem parenchyma
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4. Blood
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5. Smooth muscles
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