Plant Roots Quiz: Class 8 Biology

1. What is the main role of the root cap?

A) Absorbing water B) Protecting the growing root tip C) Producing new root cells

2. Which type of root system is typically found in monocot plants like corn and wheat?

A) Taproot system B) Fibrous root system C) Prop root system

3. The zone of the root responsible for the absorption of most water and minerals is the:

A) Root cap zone B) Zone of elongation C) Root hair zone

4. Roots that grow above the ground for support, like those in maize (corn) plants, are called:

A) Breathing roots B) Storage roots C) Stilt roots

5. What is the process by which roots absorb water from the soil?

A) Photosynthesis B) Transpiration C) Osmosis

6. Which of these plants has a taproot system?

A) Grass B) Onion C) Bean

7. Some roots contain root nodules that house bacteria. These bacteria help the plant by fixing which essential nutrient from the air?

A) Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Nitrogen

8. The downward growth of roots towards water in the soil is an example of:

A) Phototropism B) Hydrotropism C) Thigmotropism

9. Which part of the root contains the meristematic tissue responsible for continuous growth?

A) Region of maturation B) Region of cell division C) Root hairs

10. Besides absorption and anchorage, what other important function can roots perform for some plants?

A) Produce flowers for reproduction B) Store food for the plant C) Carry out photosynthesis

Roots of Plants - Class 8 Biology Quiz

A Quiz for Class 8 Biology Students (Set 3)

1. What is the main role of the root cap?

2. Which type of root system is typically found in monocot plants like corn and wheat?

3. The zone of the root responsible for the absorption of most water and minerals is the:

4. Roots that grow above the ground for support, like those in maize (corn) plants, are called:

5. What is the process by which roots absorb water from the soil?

6. Which of these plants has a taproot system?

7. Some roots contain root nodules that house bacteria. These bacteria help the plant by fixing which essential nutrient from the air?

8. The downward growth of roots towards water in the soil is an example of:

9. Which part of the root contains the meristematic tissue responsible for continuous growth?

10. Besides absorption and anchorage, what other important function can roots perform for some plants?

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Roots of Plants - Class 8 Biology Quiz

A Quiz for Class 8 Biology Students (Set 3)

1. What is the main role of the root cap? Read

2. Which type of root system is typically found in monocot plants like corn and wheat? Read

3. The zone of the root responsible for the absorption of most water and minerals is the: Read

4. Roots that grow above the ground for support, like those in maize (corn) plants, are called: Read

5. What is the process by which roots absorb water from the soil? Read

6. Which of these plants has a taproot system? Read

7. Some roots contain root nodules that house bacteria. These bacteria help the plant by fixing which essential nutrient from the air? Read

8. The downward growth of roots towards water in the soil is an example of: Read

9. Which part of the root contains the meristematic tissue responsible for continuous growth? Read

10. Besides absorption and anchorage, what other important function can roots perform for some plants? Read

Quiz Results

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1. What is the main role of the root cap?

2. Which type of root system is typically found in monocot plants like corn and wheat?

3. The zone of the root responsible for the absorption of most water and minerals is the:

4. Roots that grow above the ground for support, like those in maize (corn) plants, are called:

5. What is the process by which roots absorb water from the soil?

6. Which of these plants has a taproot system?

7. Some roots contain root nodules that house bacteria. These bacteria help the plant by fixing which essential nutrient from the air?

8. The downward growth of roots towards water in the soil is an example of:

9. Which part of the root contains the meristematic tissue responsible for continuous growth?

10. Besides absorption and anchorage, what other important function can roots perform for some plants?