Question

2. Match each structure with its function.

A. Collenchyma                       B. Cortex

C. Cuticle                                 D. Parenchyma

E. Phloem                               F. Pith

G. Sclerenchyma                     H. Tracheids

I. Vessel Elements                  J. Xylem

____ Cell that transports water that has wide ends

____Transports water and nutrients                                    

____Part of plant that stores food and absorbs water and nutrients

____ Waxy coating to keep water in                                    

____ Cell that transports water with tapered ends

____ Part of plant that stores food in the stem

____ Cell used for plant growth

____ Transports sugars

____ Cell used to support plant

____ Cell used for food storage/photosynthesis

Answer 1

Vessel element ​Cell that transports water that has wide ends.

Xylem Transports water and nutrients

Pith Part of plant that stores food and absorbs water and nutrients.

Cuticle Waxy coating to keep water in

Tracheids Cell that transports water with tapered ends.

Cortex Part of plant that stores food in the stem.

Phloem transports sugars.

Collenchyma Cell used for plant growth

Sclerenchyma Cell used to support plant

Parenchyma Cell used for food storage/photosynthesis