Plant Anatomy: Meristematic and Permanent Tissue

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What does the Greek word 'Merizein' mean?

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Divide (correct)

Specialize

Grow

Permanent tissues in plants continuously divide to form new cells.

False

Name the two types of meristems located in a plant stem.

Apical meristem and intercalary meristem

Meristematic tissues are responsible for plant ______ and cell differentiation.

growth Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of meristems with their locations:

Apical meristem = At the tip of the stem Intercalary meristem = Between the nodes of the stem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of intercalary meristems in monocots?

Rapid growth of leaves and stems Signup and view all the answers

Intercalary meristems are generally found in the leaves of dicots.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name the three tissue systems that group plant tissues based on their functions.

Dermal tissue, vascular tissue, ground tissue Signup and view all the answers

The intercalary meristem is commonly found in __________.

grasses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tissue systems with their primary functions:

Dermal tissue = Protects the plant Vascular tissue = Transports water and nutrients Ground tissue = Provides structural support and synthesizes organic materials Signup and view all the answers

Which component of ground tissue is responsible for providing structural support in plants?

Sclerenchyma Signup and view all the answers

Phloem is primarily responsible for the transport of water and minerals in plants.

False Signup and view all the answers

What materials make up the secondary cell wall of sclerenchyma cells?

lignin Signup and view all the answers

The vascular tissue responsible for transporting photosynthetic products is the _____ .

phloem Signup and view all the answers

Match the following vascular tissues with their primary functions:

Xylem = Transport of water and minerals Phloem = Transport of carbohydrates Sclerenchyma = Support and conduction Vascular bundles = Arrangement of xylem and phloem Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue type is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients and substances throughout the plant?

Vascular tissue Signup and view all the answers

Collenchyma tissue has thin walls and is found primarily in mature plant parts.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name the three types of ground tissue based on differences in cell wall properties.

Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma Signup and view all the answers

The tissue responsible for plant protection from harmful environmental agents is called __________.

Dermal tissue Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of ground tissue with their characteristics:

Parenchyma = Thin-walled cells, involved in storage and repair Collenchyma = Thick-walled cells, provides support to young plants Sclerenchyma = Dead cells providing mechanical support Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of apical meristems?

Producing new cells at the ends of the plant Signup and view all the answers

Lateral meristems are responsible for increasing the height of the plant.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of lateral meristem and its function.

Vascular cambium; it produces vascular tissues for conduction. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ meristem produces cork and epidermis in woody and herbaceous plants.

cork cambium Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of meristems with their primary functions:

Shoot apical meristem = Increases plant height Root apical meristem = Produces new cells at roots Vascular cambium = Produces vascular tissues Cork cambium = Produces cork and epidermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the cuticle on the epidermis of a plant?

To prevent water loss and entry Signup and view all the answers

Epidermal cells in plants are similar to skin cells in humans in that they are both dead.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name the cells specialized for gas exchange located within the epidermis.

Stomata Signup and view all the answers

The protective layer made of fatty molecules on the epidermis is known as the ______.

cuticle Signup and view all the answers

Match the specialized epidermal structures with their functions:

Hair or Trichomes = Defense against predators Bulliform cells = Water management Stomata = Gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bulliform cells in plants?

Mechanical support and water reservoirs Signup and view all the answers

Stomata are responsible for gas exchange and transpiration in plants.

True Signup and view all the answers

What role do guard cells play in the functioning of stomata?

They regulate the opening and closing of stomata. Signup and view all the answers

Bulliform cells contain large ______ and have thin cell walls.

vacuoles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Bulliform cells = Cells that provide mechanical support and store water Stomata = Pores for gas exchange and water transpiration Guard cells = Cells that regulate the opening and closing of stomata Vacuoles = Large storage structures within cells Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Meristematic Tissue

Regions in plants responsible for producing new cells.
Called meristems - from the Greek word "merizein" meaning "to divide."
Responsible for growth and cell differentiation.
Cell differentiation is the biochemical and physical change in cells leading to specialization.
Meristems produce new cells and tissues.

Permanent Tissue

Tissues that are already specialized and no longer divide.
Composed of living cells or dead cells.
Positioned in a plant as simple or complex tissues.

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Questions and Answers

What does the Greek word 'Merizein' mean?

Permanent tissues in plants continuously divide to form new cells.

Name the two types of meristems located in a plant stem.

Meristematic tissues are responsible for plant ______ and cell differentiation.

Match the following types of meristems with their locations:

What is the primary function of intercalary meristems in monocots?

Intercalary meristems are generally found in the leaves of dicots.

Name the three tissue systems that group plant tissues based on their functions.

The intercalary meristem is commonly found in __________.

Match the following tissue systems with their primary functions:

Which component of ground tissue is responsible for providing structural support in plants?

Phloem is primarily responsible for the transport of water and minerals in plants.

What materials make up the secondary cell wall of sclerenchyma cells?

The vascular tissue responsible for transporting photosynthetic products is the _____ .

Match the following vascular tissues with their primary functions:

Which tissue type is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients and substances throughout the plant?

Collenchyma tissue has thin walls and is found primarily in mature plant parts.

Name the three types of ground tissue based on differences in cell wall properties.

The tissue responsible for plant protection from harmful environmental agents is called __________.

Match the types of ground tissue with their characteristics:

What is the primary function of apical meristems?

Lateral meristems are responsible for increasing the height of the plant.

Name one type of lateral meristem and its function.

The __________ meristem produces cork and epidermis in woody and herbaceous plants.

Match the following types of meristems with their primary functions:

What is the primary purpose of the cuticle on the epidermis of a plant?

Epidermal cells in plants are similar to skin cells in humans in that they are both dead.

Name the cells specialized for gas exchange located within the epidermis.

The protective layer made of fatty molecules on the epidermis is known as the ______.

Match the specialized epidermal structures with their functions:

What is the primary function of bulliform cells in plants?

Stomata are responsible for gas exchange and transpiration in plants.

What role do guard cells play in the functioning of stomata?

Bulliform cells contain large ______ and have thin cell walls.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

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Meristematic Tissue

Permanent Tissue

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