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What type of tissues does the ground meristem primarily produce?
What type of tissues does the ground meristem primarily produce?
- Epidermis and cuticle
- Xylem and phloem (correct)
- Cortex and pith
- Vascular bundles and cambium
Which of the following types of cells are produced by the ground meristem?
Which of the following types of cells are produced by the ground meristem?
- Phloem fibers and sieve elements
- Collenchyma and sclerenchyma (correct)
- Meristematic and conducting tissues
- Vessels and tracheids
What is the main function of procambium meristem?
What is the main function of procambium meristem?
- To form ground tissues
- To facilitate photosynthesis
- To produce vascular bundles (correct)
- To generate protective tissues
What is a characteristic shape of parenchyma cells?
What is a characteristic shape of parenchyma cells?
Which type of meristematic tissue gives rise to the cambium?
Which type of meristematic tissue gives rise to the cambium?
Which of the following is not a type of tissue derived from ground meristem?
Which of the following is not a type of tissue derived from ground meristem?
What material primarily makes up the cell wall of parenchyma cells?
What material primarily makes up the cell wall of parenchyma cells?
Which of the following statements about parenchyma cells is true?
Which of the following statements about parenchyma cells is true?
Which of the following cell shapes can parenchyma cells exhibit?
Which of the following cell shapes can parenchyma cells exhibit?
Which feature distinguishes parenchyma cells from many other plant cells?
Which feature distinguishes parenchyma cells from many other plant cells?
What is the primary function of aerenchyma in plants?
What is the primary function of aerenchyma in plants?
What characterizes aerenchyma in terms of its structure?
What characterizes aerenchyma in terms of its structure?
Which type of parenchyma is specifically adapted for aeration and buoyancy?
Which type of parenchyma is specifically adapted for aeration and buoyancy?
In which environments is aerenchyma particularly beneficial for plants?
In which environments is aerenchyma particularly beneficial for plants?
What differentiates aerenchyma from other types of parenchyma?
What differentiates aerenchyma from other types of parenchyma?
What is the main function of lateral meristems in plants?
What is the main function of lateral meristems in plants?
Which of the following types of lateral meristems is involved in the formation of vascular tissues?
Which of the following types of lateral meristems is involved in the formation of vascular tissues?
Cork cambium, or phellogen, is primarily responsible for which function in plants?
Cork cambium, or phellogen, is primarily responsible for which function in plants?
Where are lateral meristems typically located in relation to the plant's stem?
Where are lateral meristems typically located in relation to the plant's stem?
Which of the following statements about lateral meristems is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about lateral meristems is FALSE?
What is the primary focus of the content related to Dr. Nobel?
What is the primary focus of the content related to Dr. Nobel?
What does the phrase 'Best wishes' indicate in the context provided?
What does the phrase 'Best wishes' indicate in the context provided?
The Arabic translation provided significance as what type of communication?
The Arabic translation provided significance as what type of communication?
What can be inferred about Dr. Nobel from the content?
What can be inferred about Dr. Nobel from the content?
What is the significance of the phrase 'أطيب التمنيات' in the context of the note?
What is the significance of the phrase 'أطيب التمنيات' in the context of the note?
What is a characteristic of collenchyma tissues?
What is a characteristic of collenchyma tissues?
Which statement about collenchyma cells is true?
Which statement about collenchyma cells is true?
Where are collenchyma tissues primarily found?
Where are collenchyma tissues primarily found?
What is the primary function of collenchyma tissue?
What is the primary function of collenchyma tissue?
Which component is NOT found in the primary cell walls of collenchyma tissues?
Which component is NOT found in the primary cell walls of collenchyma tissues?
Flashcards
Ground meristem function
Ground meristem function
Divides to create ground tissues like cortex and pith, which are composed of parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
Ground tissues composition
Ground tissues composition
Includes parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
Procambium function
Procambium function
Divides to form vascular bundles and cambium.
Vascular bundles components
Vascular bundles components
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Cambium definition
Cambium definition
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Lateral Meristems
Lateral Meristems
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Position of Lateral Meristems
Position of Lateral Meristems
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Vascular Cambium
Vascular Cambium
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Cork Cambium (Phellogen)
Cork Cambium (Phellogen)
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Effect of Lateral Meristems
Effect of Lateral Meristems
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Aerenchyma
Aerenchyma
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Aerenchyma Function
Aerenchyma Function
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Parenchyma
Parenchyma
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Intercellular Spaces
Intercellular Spaces
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Aeration
Aeration
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Parenchyma cells
Parenchyma cells
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Cellulose
Cellulose
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Primary cell wall
Primary cell wall
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Ground tissue
Ground tissue
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Polyhedral cells
Polyhedral cells
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Collenchyma Cells
Collenchyma Cells
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Collenchyma Function
Collenchyma Function
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Collenchyma Location
Collenchyma Location
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Types of Collenchyma
Types of Collenchyma
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Collenchyma vs. Sclerenchyma
Collenchyma vs. Sclerenchyma
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Procambium
Procambium
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Vascular Bundle
Vascular Bundle
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Cambium
Cambium
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Study Notes
Plant Anatomy
- Cells make up tissues, which make up organs, which make up organisms
- A tissue is a group of cells that are alike in origin, structure, and function
- The study of tissue is called histology
- A plant is made up of different types of tissues
- Two principal types of plant tissues are meristematic and permanent tissues
Meristematic Tissues
- Meristematic cells are capable of division
- They are undifferentiated
- Their cell walls are thin
- They have a large prominent nucleus
- Vacuoles are small or absent
- Intercellular spaces are absent
- Types include apical, lateral, and intercalary meristems
Apical Meristem
- Position: located at the apex/tip of the root and stem
- Function: responsible for primary growth of plants, extending the root and shoot tip, resulting in vertical growth in height
- Structure: consists of three types of primary meristem: Protoderm, Ground meristem, and Procambium
Protoderm
- Divides and gives rise to dermal tissues (epidermis)
Ground Meristem
- Divides and gives rise to ground tissues (cortex and pith, made up of parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma)
Procambium
- Divides and gives rise to cambium, which forms vascular bundles
Intercalary Meristem
- Position: lie in the internodes of plant or at the base of leaves
- Function: rapid elongation of stems and leaves
- Example: grass keeps growing back after being cut
Lateral Meristems
- Position: lie along the sides of the stem
- Function: increase the diameter, girth, or thickness of the plant stem
- Two types: vascular cambium and cork cambium (phellogen)
Vascular Tissue
- Water and nutrient conduction system
Dermal Tissue
- Covering for the plant body
Ground Tissue
- Energy transformation, storage, and support
- Basically, ground tissue is everything that is not dermal or vascular tissue
Permanent Tissues
- Simple tissues are homogeneous, made up of only one type of cell
- Complex tissues are heterogeneous, made up of many types of cells
- Simple tissues occur in all parts of the plant
- Complex tissues occur in the vascular region only
- Three simple tissue types include parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma
- Two complex tissue types include xylem and phloem
Parenchyma Tissues
- Characterized by the presence of intercellular air spaces
- Shape: polyhedral (oval, round, elongated, or polygonal)
- Has thin primary cell walls made of cellulose
- Parenchyma cells are living and contain cytoplasmic organelles and a nucleus
- Function: storage, photosynthesis, gas exchange
- Location: major part of cortex and pith of roots and stems
- Types include aerenchyma, storage parenchyma, and chlorenchyma
Aerenchyma
- Type of parenchyma containing air in its intercellular spaces
- Aids in aeration and floating
Storage Parenchyma
- Stores food materials
- Example: root and stem tubers
Chlorenchyma
- Parenchyma cells with chlorophyll for photosynthesis
- Example: Mesophyll of leaves
Collenchyma Tissues
- No intercellular spaces
- Has primary cell walls that are thickened, made of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, but no lignin
- Collenchyma cells are living
- Location: leaf stalks below the epidermis and leaf midrib
- Function: mechanical support
Sclerenchyma Tissues
- Have primary and thickened secondary cell walls, lignified
- Sclerenchyma cells are non-living (dead)
- Location: stems, around vascular bundles, in veins of leaves, hard covering of seeds
- Function: mechanical support, resisting stretching, bending, and weight
- Two types: fibers and sclerides
Fibers
- Long, narrow, and elongated sclerenchymatous cells with tapering ends
- Lumen is large compared to the sclereids
Sclerides
- Short, broad
- Narrow lumen
Types of Sclerides
- Astrosclereids: star-shaped
- Brachysclereids: stone-shaped
- Osteosclereids: bone-shaped
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Explore the fundamentals of plant anatomy, focusing on meristematic tissues. Learn how these undifferentiated cells contribute to plant growth and the different types of meristems that play crucial roles in roots and stems. Dive into the specifics of apical meristems and their functions in vertical growth.
