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What is the main function of the leaves in plants?
What is the main function of the leaves in plants?
- Support the plant body
- Transport system for nutrients
- Absorb water and nutrients
- Main photosynthetic system (correct)
Which characteristic differentiates the vascular bundles in a monocot stem from a dicot stem?
Which characteristic differentiates the vascular bundles in a monocot stem from a dicot stem?
- Vascular bundles are larger and randomly scattered in monocots (correct)
- Vascular bundles are organized in a single ring in monocots
- Vascular bundles are arranged in numerous thin layers in dicots
- Vascular bundles are always found in the center of the stem in dicots
What role do casparian strips play in plant physiology?
What role do casparian strips play in plant physiology?
- They aid in water absorption
- They provide structural support to roots
- They regulate the flow of water and dissolved substances (correct)
- They carry nutrients to leaves
Which tissue is generally well-marked in the anatomy of monocot stems?
Which tissue is generally well-marked in the anatomy of monocot stems?
Which term describes the differentiation of tissues in a dicot leaf?
Which term describes the differentiation of tissues in a dicot leaf?
Flashcards
Casparian strips location
Casparian strips location
The endodermis layer in plant roots has casparian strips that are located on the radial and transverse walls of the endodermal cells. This creates a barrier that controls the movement of water and dissolved minerals into the vascular tissue.
Vascular bundles arrangement in Dicot stems
Vascular bundles arrangement in Dicot stems
Vascular bundles are bundles of vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) that transport water and nutrients. In dicot stems, the vascular bundles are arranged in a single ring around a central pith.
Vascular bundle arrangement in Monocot stems
Vascular bundle arrangement in Monocot stems
Monocot stems have vascular bundles scattered throughout the ground tissue, making them look irregular. The vascular bundles are closed, meaning there is no cambium layer for lateral growth.
Leaf function
Leaf function
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Leaf Venation types
Leaf Venation types
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Study Notes
Medicinal Plants Lecture 5 - 2024/2025
- The lecture covers primary plant organs (leaves, stems, and roots).
- Leaves are the main photosynthetic structures.
- Stems provide support and transport systems for nutrients and act as a defense.
- Roots absorb water and nutrients, anchor the plant, and protect against soil bacteria and fungi.
Plant Anatomy Quiz
- The quiz questions relate to labeling parts of a transverse section (TS) of a plant.
- One question asks about the location of casparian strips within the endodermis.
- Another question relates to the type of vascular bundles present in the section.
Anatomy of Primary Plant Organs
- Leaves are responsible for photosynthesis.
- Stems support the plant and facilitate nutrient transport and defense.
- Roots absorb water, anchor plants, and shield them from soil-borne pathogens.
Dicot and Monocot Stems
- Dicot Stems: Vascular bundles arranged in a ring. Pith, cortex, pericycle, and endodermis are distinct structures. Hypodermis is usually collenchymatous.
- Monocot Stems: Vascular bundles scattered throughout the ground tissue. Cortex, pith, pericycle, and endodermis are less differentiated. Hypodermis is usually sclerenchymatous.
Leaf Structure
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Leaf Sections: Diagrams show the arrangement of different leaf tissues (epidermis, mesophyll, vascular bundles).
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Dicot Leaf: Often contains a palisade and spongy mesophyll layers. Vascular bundles are arranged in a network pattern.
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Monocot Leaf: Contains a mesophyll that's less distinctively layered. Vascular bundles are distributed in parallel patterns.
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Key Leaf Tissues: Epidermis (upper and lower); Palisade mesophyll; Spongy mesophyll; Xylem/Phloem (vascular tissues).
Stomata and Guard Cells
- Stomata are pores located in the leaves that regulate gas exchange (carbon dioxide intake, water loss).
- Guard cells surround the stomata; they open and close the pore to control the rate of gas exchange.
Leaf Venation
- Parallel Venation: Found in monocots; veins run parallel to each other.
- Reticulate Venation: Found in dicots; veins form a net-like pattern.
Internal Structure of Monocot and Dicot Leaves
- The internal structure shows the arrangement of different leaf tissues including epidermis, mesophyll (palisade and spongy), and vascular tissues(Xylem/Phloem).
- Sub-stomatal cavities, respiratory cavities and epidermis provide a detailed diagram of the tissue structures.
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