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Which layer of the corpus in dicots specifically influences the morphology of the leaf's margin?

  • The tunica
  • Layer two (correct)
  • Layer three
  • Layer one

    • What is the typical size of the Shoot Apical Meristem (SAM) described in the context?

  • Up to 10 mm
  • Up to 1 mm
  • Up to 5 mm
  • Up to 3 mm (correct)

    • Which zone within the SAM contains the stem cells?

  • Marginal zone (MG)
  • Central zone (CZ) (correct)
  • Medial zone (MZ)
  • Peripheral zone (PZ)

    • What is the primary function of the Peripheral Zone (PZ) within the SAM?

    <p>Producing leaf primordia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the second layer of the corpus is damaged in a dicot, which of the following would be the direct result?

    <p>Leaf edge characteristics would be altered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which plant structure is pith commonly found?

    <p>Most stems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which tissue does pith originate?

    <p>Ground meristem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of root is pith typically absent?

    <p>Most dicot roots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which plant structure is pith sometimes present?

    <p>Many monocot roots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the occurrence of pith in plants?

    <p>Pith is present in most stems, but usually absent in dicot roots (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT a primary constituent of mucigel?

    <p>Decomposed organic matter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue layer is formed by the cork cambium towards the outside of the plant?

    <p>Phellem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does mucigel's function directly support root growth?

    <p>By reducing friction and facilitating root penetration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does mucigel play in interspecies competition?

    <p>It releases substances that inhibit the growth of competing species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which meristematic tissue do ground tissue cells originate?

    <p>Apical meristem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the collective term for the phellem, phelloderm, and cork cambium?

    <p>Periderm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of how mucigel affects ion uptake?

    <p>It can either enhance or impede nutrient ion absorption by roots. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a plant's periderm is damaged, which layer would be directly affected first?

    <p>Phellem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of mucigel is primarily responsible for its lubricating action on roots?

    <p>Its gelatinous nature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lists the tissues that are derived directly from a meristematic tissue?

    <p>Ground Tissue and Phellem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the typical cell shape associated with water and mineral storage?

    <p>Hexagonal, elongated, or wavy margined (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing characteristic of structures with numerous root hairs?

    <p>They exhibit outgrowths from epidermal cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cells typically arranged in plants of the grass family (Poaceae) concerning water and mineral storage?

    <p>In parallel rows of elongated cells alternating with short cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In angiosperms, where is intercalary meristem primarily located?

    <p>In the stem nodes and leaf blades of monocots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant type prominently features intercalary meristem?

    <p>Grasses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If cells are described as 'wavy margined’, what does this refer to?

    <p>The cell boundary has a pattern of curves and undulations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular arrangement is MOST characteristic for water and mineral storage in plants from the Poaceae family?

    <p>Alternating parallel rows of elongated and short cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function is exclusively associated with the epidermal cells that produce root hairs?

    <p>Absorbing water and nutrients from the soil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shape or arrangement is LEAST likely to be associated with water and mineral storage cells described in the context given?

    <p>Cells arranged in parallel stripes with only similar sized cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the distribution of intercalary meristem?

    <p>It is restricted to nodes and leaf blades of certain monocots. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Meristem

    A type of plant tissue responsible for growth. It's located in areas of the plant where new cells are produced.

    Pith

    The central core of a stem or root, where the meristematic tissue is found.

    Dicot

    A plant that has two seed leaves (cotyledons) inside the seed.

    Monocot

    A plant that has one seed leaf (cotyledon) inside the seed.

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    Root

    The root that grows downwards in the soil, anchoring the plant.

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    Mucigel

    A gel-like substance found in soil, made up of microorganisms, soil particles, and organic matter.

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    How does mucigel help roots?

    Mucigel helps roots move smoothly through the soil, reducing friction.

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    How does mucigel protect roots?

    Mucigel contains compounds that can inhibit the growth of nearby plants, making it more difficult for competitors to establish.

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    How does mucigel help with nutrient uptake?

    Mucigel acts as a sponge, absorbing and holding nutrients like ions, making them accessible to roots.

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    What is the role of mucigel?

    Mucigel plays a crucial role in root growth and development, interacting with the soil environment.

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    Root hairs

    Specialized cells that produce root hairs, which extend into the soil and help absorb water and nutrients.

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    Intercalary meristem

    A type of meristematic tissue found at the nodes and leaf bases of monocot stems, specifically grasses.

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    Meristematic tissues

    Plant tissues that are responsible for growth and development.

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    Node

    The point on a stem where a leaf or branch originates.

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    Storage cells in plants

    The primary function of this type of cell is to store water and minerals, which are essential for the plant's survival.

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    Peripheral Zone (PZ) in Dicot Corpus

    The outermost layer of the corpus in dicots that determines the shape of the leaf edge.

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    Periderm

    A protective outer layer in plants, produced by the cork cambium.

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    Central Zone (CZ) in Dicot Corpus

    The central zone located in the corpus of dicots, containing stem cells.

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    Cork Cambium

    The lateral meristem that produces cork (phellem) outwards and phelloderm inwards.

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    Shape of storage cells

    These cells are usually hexagonal in shape, giving the plant tissue a distinctive pattern.

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    Corpus Layer 2 in Dicots

    The layer in the corpus of dicots that directly influences the shape of the leaf's edge.

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    Shape of storage cells in grasses

    In some plants, such as those in the grass family, the storage cells have unique elongated shapes arranged in parallel rows, alternating with shorter cells.

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    Cork (Phellem)

    The protective outer layer of the periderm, made of dead cells.

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    Importance of cell shape in storage

    These unique cell shapes allow for efficient storage and distribution of water and minerals throughout the plant.

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    Phelloderm

    The layer of living cells produced by the cork cambium inwards, adjacent to the cortex.

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    Stem Cells

    Undifferentiated cells found in the Central Zone of the corpus, capable of becoming any cell type in the plant.

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    Leaf Primordia

    Outgrowths that develop into leaves on the plant.

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    Role of storage cells in plant structure

    These cells contribute significantly to the plant's turgidity, which helps maintain its structural integrity.

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    Ground Tissue

    The fundamental tissue in plants, derived from apical meristem, making up the bulk of the plant body.

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    Study Notes

    Plant Anatomy and Morphology

    • Plant anatomy is the study of internal structures of specific parts or organs.
    • Plant morphology is the study of external structures or forms of plant organs like leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits.
    • Seed plants have the same basic body, composed of three organs: leaves, stems, and roots.
    • Two categories of seed plants are gymnosperms and angiosperms.
    • New plant cells are produced by dividing tissues called meristems.
    • Three major tissue systems (dermal, ground, and vascular) form the plant body.

    Plant Tissues

    • Plant tissues are made up of dead cells, providing structural strength to withstand adverse environmental conditions.
    • Meristematic tissues are responsible for continuous cell division throughout the plant's life, creating new cells at sites called meristems.
    • Types of meristems include:
      • Apical meristems: at the tips of roots and stems
      • Lateral meristems: in the vascular and cork cambia
      • Intercalary meristems: in nodes of monocots stem (e.g., grass).

    Shoot Apical Meristem (SAM):

    • Structurally more complex than root apical meristem (RAM)
    • Forms lateral organs like leaves, branches, and flowers.
    • Has an outer layer (tunica) and an inner layer (corpus).
    • Tunica determines the characteristics of leaf edge in monocots.
    • Layer two of the corpus determines the characteristics of leaf edges in dicots.
    • SAM is up to 3 mm in size and has central zone (CZ), peripheral zone (PZ), and rib zone (RZ).

    Root Apical Meristem (RAM)

    • Root cap covers the tip of the root, protecting underlying cells from abrasion during soil penetration.
    • Mucilage, a gelatinous mix, helps roots navigate soil and aids in interactions with soil microorganisms.
    • Regions of cell division and elongation follow the root cap; these regions are responsible for pushing the root further through the soil.
    • Root growth has zones for maturation of cells in the root.
    • Three primary meristems differentiate from RAM: protoderm, procambium, and ground meristem, which generate the epidermis, and the vascular tissue system, and cortex, respectively.

    Intercalary Meristem

    • Found only in monocots like grass, this form of meristem is located in stem nodes and leaf blades.
    • Intercalary meristem allows for rapid stem elongation and leaf regrowth.

    Permanent Plant Tissues

    • Unlike meristematic tissues, permanent tissues have lost their ability to divide.
    • Classified into simple and complex tissues based on cell type composition.
      • Simple tissues: composed of a single cell type with similar origin, structure, and function. (e.g., parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma).
      • Complex tissues: composed of more than one cell type. (e.g., xylem and phloem).

    Dermal Tissue System

    • Forms the outer protective covering of the plant.
    • Includes epidermis, with cuticle to prevent water loss and epidermal hairs for protection or gas exchange.
    • In stems with secondary growth, the epidermis is replaced with periderm – outer bark; composed of cork (phellem) outward, and phelloderm inward.

    Ground Tissue System

    • Found between the dermal and vascular tissues.
    • The cells of the ground tissue are derived from the apical meristem.
    • Cortex (between epidermis and vascular bundles, and pith (center of the stem).

    Vascular Tissue System

    • Involved in transporting water, minerals, and food throughout the plant.
    • Xylem: transports water and minerals, composed of tracheids and vessel elements (non-living) and parenchyma (living).
    • Phloem: transports food (sugars) throughout the plant, composed of sieve tube elements, companion cells, phloem fibers, and parenchyma
    • Procambium differentiates into the primary phloem and xylem tissues; vascular cambium gives rise to secondary xylem and phloem.

    Root Tissues

    • Root system differentiated into dermal, ground and vascular tissues.
    • Dermal tissue system: covers roots, including epidermis and root hairs for primary growth (with epidermis and root hairs) but periderm forms for secondary growth covering.
    • Ground tissue system: cortex (innermost layer), endodermis, pericycle.
    • Vascular tissue system: vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) arranged in a radial manner in the center of the root. The procambium differentiates into primary xylem and phloem. Secondary xylem and phloem are derived from the vascular cambium.

    Functions of Epidermis

    • Mechanical support
    • Protection (from dessication, pathogens, insects)
    • Gas exchange (via stomata)
    • Water loss prevention (through transpiration)
    • Storage of water and minerals.

    Plant Body Organization

    • Roots, stems, leaves
    • Ground tissues, vascular tissues, dermal tissues

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