D. Match the columns.
Column A
Column B
1.
Phloem
2. Striated muscle
3. Adipose tissue
4. Cardiac tissue
5. Xylem
a) Transports water and mineral
b) Involuntary action
c) Voluntary action
d) ) Fat cells
e) Transports food
Answers
Answer:
1. Phloem - Transport food
2. Striated muscle - Voluntary muscle
3. Adipose tissue - Fat cells
4. Cardiac Muscle - Involuntary muscle
5. Xylem - Transport mineral and water
1. Phloem - Transport food
The main function of the phloem is to conduct or transport food mineral, usually from the leaves to other parts of the plants.
2. Striated muscle - Voluntary muscle
Striated muscle are voluntary in their activities, they are under the control of our will power. For example : movements of arms and legs.
3. Adipose tissue - Fat cells
Adipose tissue are fat storing connective tissue. They are located beneath the skin.
The excess of nutrients which are not used immediately are converted into fats and are stored in this tissue.
4. Cardiac Muscle - Involuntary muscle
These muscles are only present in the walls of heart. They are involuntary in their activities.
5. Xylem - Transport mineral and water
The function of xylem is to conduct water and mineral salts upwards from the roots to stem and leaves.