In Meeting the Benchmarks Set by the Organization for Economic

question 7

Multiple Choice

In meeting the benchmarks set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in 2008, compared to other industrial nations, the United States:

• A)ranked in the top 10%.
• B)ranked in the top 20%.
• C)ranked in the top 50%.
• D)ranked in the bottom 10%.

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue System

The tissues specialized for translocation of materials throughout the plant body (i.e., the xylem and phloem).

Dermal Tissue System

The tissue that forms the outer covering over a plant; the epidermis or periderm.

Sclerenchyma Tissue

A type of plant tissue characterized by thick, lignified cell walls that provides support and strength to the plant structure.

Parenchyma Tissue

A type of plant tissue comprising living cells that are often soft and flexible, and primarily involved in photosynthesis, storage, and transport.