Nematodes

question 51

Multiple Choice

Nematodes

• A)are roundworms.
• B)are found in the gastrointestinal tract or the blood.
• C)are carried by bacteria.
• D)have flat segmented bodies.
• E)are roundworms AND are found in the gastrointestinal tract or the blood.

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Definitions:

Primary Xylem

The first-formed xylem in a plant, responsible for water and mineral transportation, and it contributes to the plant's structural support.

Bulb

is a plant organ of perennation, consisting of a short stem with fleshy leaves or leaf bases that function as food storage during dormancy.

Root Hairs

Small hair-like outgrowths from a plant root that increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption.

Endodermis

The innermost layer of cells in the root cortex that regulates the transfer of water and nutrients from the soil into the vascular system of plants.