Class 9 Practice Level 2 - Set 1 – Tissues

Total questions: 25

What is the difference between simple and complex tissues in plants?

Topic: plant Tissues

Simple tissues have only one type of cell; complex tissues have multiple types of cells.

Simple tissues are dead; complex tissues are living.

Simple tissues are found only in roots; complex tissues are found only in leaves.

Simple tissues conduct water; complex tissues conduct food.

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How do collenchyma cells provide support to young plant parts?

Topic: plant Tissues

By being lignified

By having thickened, flexible cell walls

By storing starch

By undergoing rapid cell division

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What role do companion cells play in the phloem?

Topic: plant Tissues

Conducting water and minerals

Providing structural support

Assisting sieve tube elements in the transport of food

Storing food reserves

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Which meristematic tissue is involved in the formation of leaves and flowers?

Topic: plant Tissues

Apical meristem

Lateral meristem

Intercalary meristem

Cambium

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What is the function of the vascular cambium?

Topic: plant Tissues

To increase the length of the plant

To produce new vascular tissues

To produce root hairs

To protect the plant from pathogens

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How does epithelial tissue maintain its structure despite being constantly exposed to friction and environmental factors?

Topic: Animal Tissues

By being highly vascular

By rapidly regenerating cells

By being composed of dead cells

By having multiple layers of cells

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What is the primary difference between dense and loose connective tissue?

Topic: Animal Tissues

The number of cell types present

The density of the extracellular matrix

The presence of blood vessels

The ability to regenerate

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How does cartilage differ from bone in terms of flexibility and strength?

Topic: Animal Tissues

Cartilage is more flexible but less strong than bone.

Cartilage is stronger but less flexible than bone.

Cartilage is both stronger and more flexible than bone.

Cartilage and bone have the same flexibility and strength.

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What is the role of the myelin sheath in neurons?

Topic: Animal Tissues

To produce neurotransmitters

To insulate the axon and speed up nerve impulses

To connect neurons to muscles

To form synapses with other neurons

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10.

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach and intestines?

Topic: Animal Tissues

Skeletal muscle

Cardiac muscle

Smooth muscle

Voluntary muscle

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11.

How do sieve plates function in phloem tissue?

Topic: plant Tissues

By providing structural support

By facilitating the movement of water

By allowing the flow of food materials between sieve tube elements

By storing nutrients

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12.

In which part of the plant would you find the endodermis?

Topic: plant Tissues

Stem

Root

Leaf

Flower

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13.

What is the role of sclerenchyma fibres in plants?

Topic: plant Tissues

Transport of water

Photosynthesis

Providing mechanical support

Storing food

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14.

How do root hairs aid in the absorption of water and minerals?

Topic: plant Tissues

By conducting photosynthesis

By increasing the surface area of the root

By producing root nodules

By storing starch

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15.

What is the function of the pericycle in roots?

Topic: plant Tissues

To conduct water

To initiate the formation of lateral roots

To store nutrients

To provide photosynthesis

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16.

How do goblet cells in epithelial tissue contribute to its function?

Topic: Animal Tissues

By absorbing nutrients

By secreting mucus

By providing structural support

By conducting electrical impulses

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17.

What is the significance of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Topic: Animal Tissues

It stores energy.

It conducts nerve impulses.

It provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

It produces red blood cells.

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18.

How do astrocytes support neurons in the central nervous system?

Topic: Animal Tissues

By producing myelin

By forming the blood-brain barrier and providing nutrients

By conducting electrical impulses

By generating new neurons

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19.

What is the role of elastin fibres in connective tissue?

Topic: Animal Tissues

To provide tensile strength

To allow tissues to stretch and recoil

To store calcium

To conduct nerve impulses

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20.

What is the primary function of collagen in connective tissue?

Topic: Animal Tissues

To provide elasticity

To store energy

To provide strength and support

To conduct electrical impulses

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21.

How does the structure of stratified squamous epithelium make it suitable for protection?

Topic: Animal Tissues

It has a single layer of cells.

It has multiple layers of cells.

It has a high regenerative capacity.

It contains goblet cells.

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22.

What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Topic: Animal Tissues

To produce collagen and other fibres

To conduct nerve impulses

To store fat

To facilitate blood clotting

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23.

How does hyaline cartilage differ from other types of cartilage?

Topic: Animal Tissues

It contains more elastic fibres.

It is more rigid and less flexible.

It has a glassy appearance and provides smooth surfaces for joint movement.

It is found only in the intervertebral discs.

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24.

What is the role of adipocytes in adipose tissue?

Topic: Animal Tissues

To conduct electrical impulses

To produce cartilage

To store fat

To produce collagen

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25.

Which type of cell in the nervous tissue is responsible for producing myelin in the central nervous system?

Topic: plant Tissues

Neurons

Schwann cells

Astrocytes

Oligodendrocytes

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