Plant Anatomy and Vascular Tissue Functions

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What substances does phloem transport in addition to sugar?

Minerals and vitamins

Hormones and proteins

Oxygen and carbon dioxide

Excess salt and antiherbivore compounds (correct)

Which type of conducting cells are found in xylem?

Tracheids and vessel elements (correct)

Phloem fibers and tracheids

Vessel elements and sieve tubes

Cortex cells and collenchyma

What is the primary function of the cortex in plant structure?

Water absorption and defense

Photosynthesis and nutrient conduction

Storage and structural support (correct)

Gas exchange and heat regulation

In which type of plants are aerenchyma tissues typically found?

Aquatic plants Signup and view all the answers

What structure provides buoyancy in certain plant cells?

Intercellular air spaces Signup and view all the answers

What process must young cells undergo before maturing into tracheary elements?

Cell cycle arrest Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells fit together compactly in the cortex?

Parenchyma and collenchyma Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of circular bordered pits in tracheary elements?

Primary walls that are underlain by secondary walls Signup and view all the answers

What type of plant body is characterized by being woody and covered with bark?

Secondary plant body Signup and view all the answers

Which type of parenchyma cell is primarily involved in photosynthesis?

Chlorenchyma cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of glandular parenchyma cells?

Secreting various substances Signup and view all the answers

What enables transfer cells to mediate short-distance transport of materials?

Extensive plasma membranes Signup and view all the answers

How do chlorenchyma cells support the process of photosynthesis?

By having many chloroplasts and thin walls Signup and view all the answers

What role does collenchyma play in relation to parenchyma?

Offers mechanical support and rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which feature distinguishes mature parenchyma cells from younger cells?

Mature cells are metabolically active Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which parenchyma cells expand?

Increasing internal pressure through turgor Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are associated with sieve cells?

Albuminous cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of companion cells in the phloem?

They control sieve tube members Signup and view all the answers

Where are vascular bundles typically located in a plant stem?

In the interior Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the apical meristem in plant growth?

It creates new cells at the tip Signup and view all the answers

What defines the subapical meristem in plant structures?

It divides and grows to produce cells below the apical meristem Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the arrangement of vascular bundles in monocots?

They are randomly scattered Signup and view all the answers

Which component is known as the first xylem in plant development?

Protoxylem Signup and view all the answers

What type of meristem is involved in visible differentiation below the apical meristem?

Subapical meristem Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of collenchyma cells allows them to provide support while being flexible?

They have both thick and thin areas in their primary walls. Signup and view all the answers

How do sclerenchyma cells contribute to the structure of mature organs?

They provide rigid structural support due to lignification. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the mucilage formed from the protoplasm of some parenchyma cells?

To provide a framework for gas diffusion. Signup and view all the answers

What transformation happens to collenchyma as a young leaf matures?

It develops into sclerenchyma to provide rigid support. Signup and view all the answers

What role does plasticity play in the function of collenchyma cells?

It allows them to be deformed by pressure while retaining shape. Signup and view all the answers

How does the structure of phloem differ from that of sclerenchyma?

Phloem conducts nutrients over long distances, while sclerenchyma does not. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to parenchyma cells that mature to form sclerenchyma?

They die and contribute to rigid cell structures. Signup and view all the answers

What specific feature characterizes sclerenchyma cells?

They possess thick, lignified secondary walls. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cutin in plant stems?

Acts as a barrier against bacterial invasion Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stem allows a plant to spread underground?

Rhizomes Signup and view all the answers

What happens to axillary buds if the apical meristems are not healthy?

They become active and replace the main shoot. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cuticle in plant stems?

Protects against water loss Signup and view all the answers

Which underground plant organ is primarily used for nutrient storage?

Tubers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of cutin and waxes on plant surfaces?

They provide defense against pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

What is dormancy in perennial plants primarily used for?

Survival during harsh climates Signup and view all the answers

What internal organization principle must tissues of an organ follow to function properly?

They must be arranged correctly. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phloem Function and Composition

Phloem transports sugars to developing fruits and storage organs of perennial plants.
Some phloem cells secrete excess salts, anti-herbivore compounds, and digestive enzymes (in carnivorous plants).
Sugar must be dissolved in water for effective transport in phloem.

Cortex Structure and Function

Located interior to the epidermis, cortex can be simple or complex, containing specialized cells.
Complex cortex may secrete substances like mucilage and resin.
Contains parenchyma with intercellular air spaces for buoyancy, crucial in tuber growth.

Xylem Characteristics

Composed of two main conducting cells: tracheids and vessel elements, critical for water transport.
Tracheary elements initially develop from parenchyma cells undergoing cell cycle arrest.
Circular bordered pits form robust tracheary elements with significant structural integrity.

Vascular Bundle Arrangement

Xylem and phloem are found together in vascular bundles, located centrally within stems.
In angiosperms and eudicots, vascular bundles form a ring; in monocots, they are scattered randomly.
Between bundles, parenchyma cells facilitate storage and transport functions.

Plant Growth and Differentiation

Apical meristem is vital for stem elongation, generating new cells through mitosis and cytokinesis.
Subapical meristem produces progenitor cells, leading to noticeable differentiation in the stem structure.
Protoxylem is the earliest xylem type, essential in formative stages.

Types of Plant Bodies

Primary plant body (herbaceous plants) lacks woody tissues; secondary plant body (trees and shrubs) contains them.
Herbaceous plants typically live less than a year and have a simpler tissue structure.

Parenchyma Variants

Chlorenchyma cells facilitate photosynthesis with many chloroplasts and thin walls.
Glandular cells secrete various substances and transport sugars and minerals.
Transfer cells enhance short-distance transport, featuring extensive plasma membranes for material transfer.

Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma

Collenchyma cells provide flexible support with unevenly thickened primary walls, crucial for growing shoots.
Sclerenchyma cells consist of rigid, lignified cell walls, providing strength and support.
Mature sclerenchyma may develop large spaces for gas diffusion and can conduct nutrients over distances.

Supports and Adaptations

Collenchyma aids in maintaining plant structure during growth; if young leaves elongate, collenchyma transitions to sclerenchyma.
Cutin and wax form a protective layer on leaves, enhancing water impermeability and offering defense against pathogens.
Cuticle and its waxy layer inhibit fungal spores, contributing to plant survival in harsh climates.

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This quiz covers the essential functions and characteristics of plant vascular tissues, including phloem and xylem. Explore how these tissues contribute to the transport of nutrients, water, and other vital substances within plants. Gain insights into the structure and role of the cortex and vascular bundles in overall plant physiology.