Xylem
A)the process by which water is given off from plants
B)having to do with the tubes that form the circulatory system of plants
C)openings in the skin of a plant, used for gas exchange
D)a strong, central root
E)the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves
E)the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves
Consumer
A)the act of breaking down an organism into its basic nutrients or minerals
B)to upset or interrupt a system or process
C)an organism that feeds on the body of other organisms
D)having to do with removing or freeing nitrogen from other compounds
E)the iron-containing substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen
C)an organism that feeds on the body of other organisms
Gamete
A)a reproductive cell, such as an unfertilized egg
B)an unborn, developing plant or animal
C)not sexual
D)a long, tubular organ, like a tongue, used for sucking
E)to add pollen to the female organ of a flower
A)a reproductive cell, such as an unfertilized egg
The correct answer is B) having to do with the tubes that form the circulatory system of plants.
To arrive at this answer, you can examine the options provided and consider the definitions and characteristics of each choice.
Option A) refers to the process by which water is given off from plants. This process is called transpiration and occurs through small openings on the leaves called stomata. It is not directly related to xylem.
Option C) describes openings in the skin of a plant, used for gas exchange. These are called stomata and are responsible for the exchange of gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen. While stomata are important for plant respiration, they are not directly related to xylem.
Option D) refers to a strong, central root. This is unrelated to xylem, as xylem is a type of tissue in plants, specifically the part of the plant's vascular system.
Option E) accurately describes xylem as the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves. Xylem is a vascular tissue and is responsible for transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) having to do with the tubes that form the circulatory system of plants.