Which of the following structures is correctly matched to its function? ground meristem-protective coat of woody stems and roots periderm-parenchyma cells functioning in photosynthesis in leaves sclerenchyma-supporting cells with thick secondary walls guard cells-waterproof ring of cells surrounding the central stele in roots

The functions of vascular tissue in plants include (Check all that apply) Check All That Apply physical support of the plant physical support of the plant photosynthesis   transport of water transport of water transport of minerals transport of minerals transport of organic compounds transport of organic compounds transport of gamete transport of gametes

A plant that you are studying has sluggish wound healing abilities as well as an inability to store significant food reserves.  You would like to enhance its ability to store food reserves.  If you could enhance the growth of a tissue to improve this property, which tissue would you enhance? -Lateral meristem. -Periderm. -Parenchyma of the stem cortex. -Root apical meristem.

Fill in the general characteristics of the three types of plant cells.