Which of the Following Is Correctly Paired with Its Structure

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correctly paired with its structure and function?

• A) sclerenchyma-supporting cells with thick secondary walls
• B) ground meristem-protective coat of woody stems and roots
• C) guard cells-waterproof ring of cells surrounding the central stele in roots
• D) periderm-parenchyma cells functioning in photosynthesis in leaves

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Definitions:

Groundwater

Water stored underground in soil and crevasses, or an aquifer

Evaporation

The process by which a liquid turns into vapor, typically under the effect of heat.

Nitrogenase

The enzyme responsible for nitrogen fixation under anaerobic conditions.

Nitrogen Fixation

The chemical process by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds, especially by certain microorganisms as part of the nitrogen cycle.