Class 9 Science Chapter 6 MCQ

When a nail is inserted in the trunk of a tree at a height of 1 m from the ground, even after 3 years the nail remains the same level. It does not move upward as the apical meristem responsible for growth (length) is present in the apices only and lateral meristem responsible of increase in girth will lead to no change in length.

Xylem vessels are very long tube-like structures formed by a row of cells placed end to end. The transverse walls between these cells are partially or completely dissolve to from continuous water channels. Parenchyma serves as the packing tissue in plants therefore they do not have intercellular spaces. Collenchymatous tissues are mechanical tissues in the plants and are characterized by the deposition of cellulose at the corners of the cell, which leads to localised thickening of the cell wall. Apical and intercalary meristem bring primary growth (increase in height) and secondary growth (increase in diameter) respectively and are classified under meristematic tissues. Meristematic tissues are dividing units of the plants and contain dense cytoplasm and large nucleus with few or no vacuoles at all. Phloem fibres are thick walled, elongated, spindle shaped dead cells which possess narrow lumen. They provide mechanical support to the tissue. Phloem parenchyma are thin walled living cells of parenchyma. They have two functions, storage and lateral food conduction.

Cuticle are protective, hydrophobic waxy covering produced by epidermal cells of leaves, young shoots and other aerial parts. It minimizes the water loss through transpiration (with the help of stomata) and also reduces pathogen entry. Lignin hardens the cell wall and provides flexibility, tensile and compressional strength to the cell wall. Suberin is present in cork cell and makes the cell impervious to water.

The matrix of cartilage has delicate network of collagen fibres and chondrocytes (living cells). These are present in fluid-filled spaces called lacunae. Chondrocytes multiply by mitosis and help in internal growth of cartilage. A mast cell is a resident granulocyte of several types of tissues. It contains granules rich in histamine and heparin. They play a key role in allergy and are involved in wound healing and defence against pathogens. Basophils are granulocytes of white blood cells (WBCs) and are involves in functions of body defence by engulfing bacteria and other foreign substances. Osteocytes are the bone cells.

Contractile proteins are found in muscles, as they are associated with the movement of body or limbs. The contraction and relaxation of contractile proteins, present in muscles bring about movement of limbs, internal organs etc. The bones are the major supporting tissues which form the endoskeleton of a vertebrate body. Blood is a fluid connective tissues responsible for transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones etc. and for producing antitoxins and antibodies etc. Cartilage provides support and flexibility to the body parts and smoothens surface at joints. Note: Bones, blood and cartilage all are different types of connective tissues and are not responsible for movement of any of the body parts.

Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix, which is strengthened by fibres, and hardened by calcium and phosphorus salts. The matrix is deposited in the form of concentric layers of lamellae formed around a central Haversian canal.

Skeletal muscles are striped, voluntary muscles, due to presence of alternate dark and light bands. They are called voluntary as they work according to our will. While doing work and running skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon (which connects muscles to bones) to move the bone. Note: Smooth muscles are involuntary, i.e., they do not work according to our will, therefore option [A] and [B] cannot be the answer. Ligament connects bone to bone but it is the tendon which connect muscles to bones.

Explanation: Parenchyma serves as the packing tissue in plants therefore they do not have intercellular spaces. Collenchymatous tissues are mechanical tissues in the plants and are characterized by the deposition of cellulose at the corners of the cell, which leads to localised thickening of the cell wall. Apical and intercalary meristem bring primary growth (increase in height) and secondary growth (increase in diameter) respectively and are classified under meristematic tissues. Meristematic tissues are dividing units of the plants and contain dense cytoplasm and large nucleus with few or no vacuoles at all.

Here, all these statements are correct. Hence, your answer will be option [D].

Lymph is a colorless fluid that is filtered out of the blood capillaries and white blood cells are found in abundance.