5 Questions
What is the study of the form and structure of plants known as?
Morphology of flowering plants
What do the roots of plants growing in swamps and marshes do to obtain oxygen?
Grow vertically upwards and respire
In which plants do the roots grow out of the soil and develop chlorophyll to perform photosynthesis?
Trapa and Tinospora
Which part of the plant is the edible part of ginger?
Modified stem
What is the function of the leaves in plants?
Contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis and bear pores for transpiration
Study Notes
Plant Structure and Functions
- The study of the form and structure of plants is known as morphology.
- In plants growing in swamps and marshes, the roots grow upwards to obtain oxygen, a process known as aerial roots.
- In epiphytic plants, the roots grow out of the soil and develop chlorophyll to perform photosynthesis.
- The edible part of ginger is the rhizome, a type of underground stem.
- The primary function of leaves in plants is to carry out photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.
Test your knowledge of the morphology of flowering plants with these important questions for Class 11 Biology. Explore the structure and form of angiosperms and enhance your understanding of plant anatomy.
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