Flowering Plant Diagram Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a reproductive shoot in plants?

Leaf

Node

Internode

Flower (correct)

What is the function of the apical bud?

Forms lateral branches

Intercepts light

Joins the leaf to the stem

Produces auxin (correct)

What is a node?

A point where leaves are attached.

What is an internode?

The stem segments between nodes. Signup and view all the answers

The leaf is responsible for anchoring the plant.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the blade of a leaf do?

Joins the leaf to the stem at a node. Signup and view all the answers

What is a petiole?

The stalk that joins the leaf to the stem at a node. Signup and view all the answers

What does an axillary bud form?

A lateral branch, thorn, or flower. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the stem?

Elongates the shoot to maximize photosynthesis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a taproot?

Penetrates the soil deeply and helps prevent the plant from toppling. Signup and view all the answers

What do lateral (branch) roots absorb?

Nutrients. Signup and view all the answers

What does the shoot system do?

Imports photosynthates (sugars and CO2). Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the root system?

Anchors the plant and takes in water and nutrients from the soil. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Flowering Plant Diagram

Reproductive shoot (flower): Essential structure for reproduction in flowering plants, facilitating pollination and seed production.
Apical bud: The primary growth point of the plant, producing auxin, which promotes vertical growth and elongation.
Node: Location on the stem where leaves are attached; provides structural support and aids in healing plant tissues.
Internode: Sections of the stem between nodes; plays a crucial role in transporting water, hormones, and nutrients throughout the plant.
Leaf: A crucial organ for photosynthesis; captures light, facilitates gas exchange, regulates temperature, and protects against herbivory.
Blade: The flat part of the leaf that extends from the petiole, contributing to photosynthesis by maximizing light absorption.
Petiole: The stalk that connects the leaf blade to the stem at a node, supporting the leaf and facilitating transport.
Axillary bud: Located in the leaf axil, it has the potential to develop into a lateral branch, thorn, or flower, enhancing plant growth and reproduction.
Stem: Central part of the plant that elongates to position leaves for optimal light exposure, important for photosynthesis.
Taproot: A strong root that penetrates deeply into the soil, providing stability and preventing the plant from toppling over during adverse conditions.
Lateral (branch) roots: Secondary roots that extend outward, responsible for nutrient absorption and enhancing the overall root system's stability.
Shoot system: Comprises the stems and leaves; responsible for importing photosynthates (sugars and carbon dioxide) necessary for plant growth.
Root system: Anchors the plant securely in the soil while also taking in water and essential nutrients needed for survival and growth.

Description

Test your knowledge of the parts of a flowering plant with this diagram quiz. Explore the definitions of terms like reproductive shoot, apical bud, node, and internode to deepen your understanding of plant anatomy. Perfect for botany enthusiasts and students alike!