16 Questions
What is the purpose of the waterproof covering in plants?
To enable the plant to survive in hot weather
In the analogy presented, what do the 'windows' in plants represent?
Structural elements of the plant
What process enables plants to develop a framework and plumbing from raw materials?
Photosynthesis
Which major groups of organs are common in most plants?
Roots, stems, leaves
What is the purpose of the plumbing in plants?
To transport water and nutrients
What is the main function of the vents in plants?
To facilitate air-conditioning
Where are apical meristems found?
At the tips of roots and shoots
What is the function of the vascular cambium?
Produce secondary tissues for support and conduction
What type of growth is associated with apical meristems?
Primary growth
What are the three primary meristems that develop from apical meristems?
Protoderm, ground meristem, and procambium
What is the main function of lateral meristems?
Produce secondary tissues for support and conduction
What distinguishes plant cells in the meristematic tissues as they mature?
They develop large vacuoles occupying over 90% of cell volume
Which tissues are produced by the primary meristems?
Primary tissues
What is the characteristic feature of cells produced by meristems?
Small six-sided boxlike structures with a large nucleus
What type of growth is associated with lateral meristems?
Secondary growth
What is the primary function of the cambium in roots and stems?
Produce secondary tissues for support and conduction
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