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Which type of plant completes its life cycle in one year or less?
Perennials require two growing seasons to complete their life cycle.
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What is the function of the endodermis in plant roots?
Regulates passage of substances from the soil into the vascular cylinder
A shoot apical meristem is a __________ mass of dividing cells at the shoot tip.
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What type of cells predominantly fill the cortex in roots?
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Match the types of plant growth with their descriptions:
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The vascular tissue in most eudicot stems is scattered throughout the ground tissue.
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What is the primary function of the pericycle in root growth?
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What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?
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Xylem primarily transports nutrients and sugars throughout the plant.
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Name the three basic organs of a plant.
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The two types of meristems are _____ and _____ meristems.
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Match the type of plant tissue with its primary function:
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What role does the pericycle play in root development?
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Primary growth in plants occurs at the tips of roots and stems.
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What is the main difference between primary and secondary growth in plants?
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Which type of root system is characteristic of most monocots?
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Apical dominance refers to a phenomenon where the terminal bud inhibits the growth of axillary buds.
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What are the two main types of buds found on a stem?
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The main photosynthetic organ of most vascular plants is the ______.
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Which type of tissue system in nonwoody plants consists of the epidermis?
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Match the following types of plant tissues with their functions:
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Eudicots typically have parallel veins in their leaves.
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What is the purpose of the cuticle on the epidermis of nonwoody plants?
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What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?
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Stems are responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
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What is the main role of leaves in a plant?
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The parts of a plant that anchor it and absorb water are called ______.
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Which of the following is characteristic of fibrous root systems?
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Match the following plant structures with their functions:
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Transpiration helps pull water and nutrients up from the roots.
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What type of modified shoot is found in strawberries?
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What is the primary function of vascular tissue in plants?
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Sclerenchyma cells are alive at maturity and provide flexible support in plants.
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What tissue type acts as the plant's protective skin?
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The two main types of vascular tissue are ______ and ______.
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Match the type of plant tissue with its primary characteristic:
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Which of the following cells are key components of phloem?
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What is the main distinguishing feature of dicots in terms of vascular bundle arrangement?
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Woody plants do not exhibit annual growth rings due to their vascular cambium.
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What type of meristem promotes secondary growth in plants?
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The zone of __________ is where non-dividing cells mature and lengthen.
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Match the following plant types with their characteristics:
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What effect does girdling a tree have on its health?
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In monocots, the xylem and phloem in the stem are __________ distributed.
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Perennials can theoretically live indefinitely if not affected by disease.
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Study Notes
Life Cycle Length
- Flowering plants are categorized by life cycle duration:
- Annuals complete their lifecycle in one year or less.
- Biennials require two growing seasons.
- Perennials persist for multiple years.
Primary Growth
Root Growth
- Root tips are protected by a root cap, allowing safe soil penetration.
- Growth occurs in three zones:
- Zone of cell division (active growth).
- Zone of elongation (cell expansion).
- Zone of differentiation (cell maturation).
- Primary growth results in epidermis, ground tissue, and vascular tissue production.
- Angiosperm roots feature a vascular cylinder, or stele.
- In many eudicots, xylem appears starlike with phloem between “arms.”
- Most monocots have parenchyma at the core, encircled by xylem and then phloem.
- Ground tissue, primarily parenchyma, occupies the cortex area between vascular cylinder and epidermis.
- Endodermis is the innermost cortex layer, regulating substance passage from soil to vascular cylinder.
- Lateral roots originate from the pericycle, the outer layer of the vascular cylinder.
Shoot Growth
- A shoot apical meristem at the shoot tip is composed of dividing cells.
- Leaves form from leaf primordia next to the apical meristem.
- Axillary buds arise from cells at the base of leaf primordia.
Tissue Organization of Stems
- Lateral shoots grow from axillary buds on the stem's exterior.
- Eudicot vascular tissue consists of vascular bundles arranged in a ring pattern.
- In monocots, vascular bundles are dispersed throughout the ground tissue.
Plant Organization
- Plants are structured with organs, composed of various tissues made up of different cell types.
- Tissues perform specific functions through grouped cell types.
- Organs combine multiple tissue types for specific functions, primarily including roots, stems, and leaves.
Roots
- Roots anchor the plant, absorb water and minerals, and store carbohydrates.
- Root hairs amplify absorption area for water and minerals by increasing surface area.
- Eudicots and gymnosperms often exhibit a taproot system with a main vertical root and lateral branches.
- Monocots typically have a fibrous root system with adventitious roots from stems or leaves.
Stems
- Stems consist of nodes (attachment points for leaves) and internodes (segments between nodes).
- Axillary buds can form lateral shoots, while apical buds promote shoot elongation via apical dominance, inhibiting axillary bud growth.
- Some plants possess modified stems such as rhizomes, bulbs, stolons, and tubers.
Leaves
- Leaves act as the primary photosynthetic organ, typically structured with a flattened blade and a petiole connecting to the stem.
- Vascular tissue in leaves varies:
- Monocots feature parallel veins.
- Eudicots present branching veins.
- Leaf morphology assists taxonomists in classifying angiosperms.
Tissue Types
Dermal Tissues
- Nonwoody plants have an epidermis, with a waxy cuticle to prevent water loss.
- In woody plants, the periderm replaces the epidermis in older stems and roots.
- Trichomes are epidermal outgrowths that may deter insects.
Plant Anatomy Overview
- Basic plant structures are categorized into roots, shoots, and leaves.
- Roots have root tips facilitating growth and root hairs that enhance surface area for better nutrient absorption.
Shoots Structure and Function
- Shoots consist of stems, leaves, and buds which support photosynthesis and growth.
- Nodes: Areas on the stem where leaves emerge.
- Internodes: Segments of the stem found between nodes.
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Buds: Growth sites on shoots classified into:
- Apical Buds: Located at the plant's tips, crucial for vertical growth.
- Axillary Buds: Situated at nodes, have the potential to develop into branches.
Modified Shoots
- Stolons: Specialized horizontal shoots, notably found in strawberries, allowing for vegetative reproduction.
- Potatoes and Onions: Known as tubers, these are modified stems, distinct from roots.
Root Types
- Fibrous Roots: Characterized by a network-like spread, typically found in monocots such as corn.
- Tap Roots: A prominent single deep root found in dicots like carrots.
Root Functions
- Roots anchor the plant securely and play a crucial role in absorbing water and minerals from the soil.
- They store food and energy, with root hairs dramatically increasing absorption capacity.
Leaf Functionality
- The primary function of leaves is photosynthesis, converting sunlight into carbohydrates.
- Gas Exchange: Managed through stomates, tiny pores on leaf surfaces that allow carbon dioxide in and oxygen out.
- Transpiration: The process by which water evaporates from leaf surfaces, creating a pull that facilitates upward movement of water and nutrients in the xylem.
Leaf Structure
- Simple Leaves: Comprise a single blade structure.
- Compound Leaves: Feature multiple leaflets attached to a single stem.
- Cuticle: A waxy protective layer that helps prevent water loss from the leaf.
- Epidermis: The outer protective layer of the leaf.
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Mesophyll: The primary site for photosynthesis, including:
- Palisade Mesophyll: The upper layer, densely packed with chloroplasts.
- Spongy Mesophyll: The lower layer, with air spaces for gas exchange.
Vascular Bundles
- Made up of xylem, responsible for transporting water upward, and phloem, which carries sugars downward.
- Stomates: Regulated openings on leaf surfaces, controlled by guard cells, crucial for gas exchange.
Interdependent Systems
- Roots act as storage for sugars produced by leaves; shoots depend on water transported from roots to perform photosynthesis.
Raw Material Acquisition
- Essential components for plant growth and photosynthesis include sunlight, carbon dioxide (via stomates), water, and minerals absorbed through roots.
Plant Tissues
- Three primary plant tissue types: dermal, vascular, and ground.
- Dermal tissue serves as the protective outer layer of the plant, akin to skin.
- Vascular tissue is categorized into xylem and phloem and is essential for the transport of water, minerals, and nutrients.
- Xylem transports water from the roots to leaves, while phloem distributes sugars produced in leaves to various plant parts, including the roots.
- Ground tissue occupies all remaining plant space, fulfilling functions in storage, photosynthesis, and support.
Cell Types in Plants
- Parenchyma: Most versatile and least specialized cells, crucial for storage and photosynthesis; found in potato tubers and leaf mesophyll.
- Collenchyma: Provides flexible support due to unevenly thickened cell walls; remains alive at maturity, evident in the stringy texture of celery.
- Sclerenchyma: Composed of dead cells at maturity, offering rigid structural support; contains lignin, enhancing woodiness. Examples include peach pits and nut shells.
Vascular Tissue Details
- Xylem: Composed of dead sclerenchyma cells, it primarily transports water and minerals. It includes two cell types: tracheids (narrow and elongate) and vessel elements (wider and more efficient).
- Phloem: Conducts organic nutrients, mainly sugars, and consists of living cells.
- Phloem structure includes sieve tube members for sugar transport and companion cells that support and maintain the sieve tubes.
- Sieve tubes facilitate the flow of dissolved sugars, with sieve plates acting as filtration points between cells.
Key Concepts
- Lignin is a key component in sclerenchyma, providing significant structural integrity to plants.
- Important to differentiate between living cells (in phloem) and the dead cells (in xylem) to understand plant tissue functionality.
- The primary role of vascular tissue is to enable the exchange and transportation of materials between the plant's roots and shoots, facilitating growth and nutrient distribution.
Plant Classification
- Angiosperms are divided into dicots and monocots, based on vascular bundle arrangements.
- Vascular bundles in dicots are arranged in a ring within the stem, while in monocots, they are scattered randomly.
Vascular Tissue
- Vascular bundles encompass xylem (inner layer) and phloem (outer layer).
- In dicots, the phloem and xylem form a ring structure in stems and a cross shape in roots.
- Monocots display a ring formation of xylem and phloem in roots, but have a scattered arrangement in stems.
Plant Growth Types
- Annual plants complete their life cycle in one year, from germination to flowering, seeding, and dying; examples include tulips.
- Perennial plants live multiple years and can survive indefinitely if protected from diseases, like many tree species.
Meristems
- Meristems are regions where active cell division occurs, essential for plant development.
- Apical meristems at root and shoot tips foster primary growth in length.
- Lateral meristems facilitate secondary growth, enabling thickening of trunks and branches.
Growth Zones
- The zone of elongation comprises non-dividing cells that mature and elongate, supporting root and shoot development.
- Axillary buds are present in stems and offer additional growth potential.
Woody vs. Herbaceous Plants
- Woody plants, such as trees, create annual growth rings through the activity of the vascular cambium, producing new xylem and phloem.
- Herbaceous plants lack growth rings and typically die back each year, re-emerging in the growing season.
Tree Rings
- Tree rings represent annual growth cycles of xylem; their counting indicates the age of the tree.
- The vascular cambium, located between xylem and phloem, is responsible for forming new tissue layers annually.
Impact of Environment on Growth
- Girdling, the interruption of vascular cambium and phloem, can result in tree death due to nutrient transport disruption.
- Mature tree growth occurs at the tips; therefore, any embedded objects remain in the same position as the tree grows vertically.
Carbon Dioxide Trends
- Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels exhibit seasonal variation, peaking in winter due to reduced photosynthesis, and dropping in summer with increased photosynthesis.
- There is an observable upward trend in global carbon dioxide concentrations over time.
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