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What are the additional outgrowths found between the leaf base and lamina in some grasses called?
What are the additional outgrowths found between the leaf base and lamina in some grasses called?
- Stipels
- Venation
- Stipules
- Ligule (correct)
Which type of venation is characterized by a prominent midrib with branching secondary veins forming a network?
Which type of venation is characterized by a prominent midrib with branching secondary veins forming a network?
- Palmately reticulate venation
- Pinnately reticulate venation (correct)
- Parallel venation
- Linear venation
In palmately reticulate venation, what is the defining characteristic?
In palmately reticulate venation, what is the defining characteristic?
- Multiple principal veins arise from a single point (correct)
- Veins run parallel to each other
- Veins converge to the apex
- Single midrib
What are leaves without stipules referred to as?
What are leaves without stipules referred to as?
Which type of palmately reticulate venation has principal veins that diverge from the base toward the margin?
Which type of palmately reticulate venation has principal veins that diverge from the base toward the margin?
What is the main function of stipules in plants?
What is the main function of stipules in plants?
What is the arrangement of veins and veinlets in a leaf called?
What is the arrangement of veins and veinlets in a leaf called?
Which type of venation is commonly found in all dicot leaves?
Which type of venation is commonly found in all dicot leaves?
Which type of root is characterized by a swollen, beaded appearance?
Which type of root is characterized by a swollen, beaded appearance?
What is the primary function of the velamen tissue in epiphytic roots?
What is the primary function of the velamen tissue in epiphytic roots?
Which of the following roots grows vertically downward from lateral branches for support?
Which of the following roots grows vertically downward from lateral branches for support?
What type of root develops from the nodes of the stem and helps a plant to climb?
What type of root develops from the nodes of the stem and helps a plant to climb?
Which roots are specifically adapted to provide mechanical support in plants like Saccharum officinarum?
Which roots are specifically adapted to provide mechanical support in plants like Saccharum officinarum?
Which type of root is known for penetrating the host plant to extract nutrients in parasitic plants?
Which type of root is known for penetrating the host plant to extract nutrients in parasitic plants?
The buttress roots are primarily found in which type of environment?
The buttress roots are primarily found in which type of environment?
Which type of root can perform photosynthesis due to the presence of chlorophyll?
Which type of root can perform photosynthesis due to the presence of chlorophyll?
What type of root system is characterized by a single main root that persists and grows larger?
What type of root system is characterized by a single main root that persists and grows larger?
Which tissue is primarily responsible for transporting water and minerals in plants?
Which tissue is primarily responsible for transporting water and minerals in plants?
What is the characteristic feature of phloem tissue?
What is the characteristic feature of phloem tissue?
Which of the following describes the function of the root cap?
Which of the following describes the function of the root cap?
In which type of root system do lateral roots arise from various regions of the plant body?
In which type of root system do lateral roots arise from various regions of the plant body?
Which statement about xylem is true?
Which statement about xylem is true?
Which of the following root systems is generally found in grasses?
Which of the following root systems is generally found in grasses?
What does the term 'positively geotropic' refer to in the context of plant roots?
What does the term 'positively geotropic' refer to in the context of plant roots?
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
Which of the following is NOT a type of plant tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a type of plant tissue?
Which organ systems are primarily involved in a vascular plant's structure?
Which organ systems are primarily involved in a vascular plant's structure?
Which plant tissue is responsible for transport and contains cells like tracheids and vessels?
Which plant tissue is responsible for transport and contains cells like tracheids and vessels?
What are the two general types of plant tissues?
What are the two general types of plant tissues?
What feature distinguishes permanent tissues from meristematic tissues?
What feature distinguishes permanent tissues from meristematic tissues?
Which part of the plant contains apical meristem tissue?
Which part of the plant contains apical meristem tissue?
What structure do the xylem and phloem form in stems?
What structure do the xylem and phloem form in stems?
What is the lowest level of plant organization?
What is the lowest level of plant organization?
Which cells transport water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant?
Which cells transport water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant?
What are the conducting cells of the xylem called?
What are the conducting cells of the xylem called?
What characteristic distinguishes vessel elements from tracheids?
What characteristic distinguishes vessel elements from tracheids?
What happens to a column of water in vessel elements when an air bubble forms?
What happens to a column of water in vessel elements when an air bubble forms?
Which of the following is true about tracheids compared to vessel elements?
Which of the following is true about tracheids compared to vessel elements?
What features are present in both vessel elements and tracheids?
What features are present in both vessel elements and tracheids?
What encases vascular bundles in stems?
What encases vascular bundles in stems?
Study Notes
Xylem vs. Phloem
- Xylem: Composed of dead cells, transports water and minerals upwards. High biomass.
- Phloem: Composed of living cells, transports sugars up and down. Low biomass.
Root System
- Roots: Non-green, cylindrical, descending axis; develops from the radicle; absorbs water and nutrients, anchors the plant.
Types of Root Systems
- Tap root system: Primary root persists and grows, forming the main root (dicots). Lateral roots branch off.
- Fibrous/Adventitious root system: Roots develop from areas other than the radicle (e.g., stem base, nodes). Common in monocots; thread-like roots of equal size.
Root Regions & Structures
- Root tip: Covered by a root cap (protective parenchymatous cells). Variations include multiple root caps (Pandanus) and root pockets (Pistia).
- Root zones: Three distinct zones above the root cap based on meristematic activity.
Specialized Roots
- Moniliform/Beaded roots: Swell at intervals (e.g., Vitis, Portulaca).
- Annulated root: Ring-like swellings (e.g., Psychotria).
- Prop/Pillar roots: Grow vertically downward from branches for support (e.g., Ficus benghalensis).
- Stilt/Brace roots: Oblique roots from basal nodes for support (e.g., Saccharum officinarum).
- Climbing roots: Roots from nodes that attach to supports (e.g., Epipremnum pinnatum).
- Buttress roots: Broad plank-like growths at the base for support in tall trees (e.g., Bombax ceiba).
- Epiphytic/Velamen roots: Aerial roots with spongy velamen tissue for moisture absorption (e.g., Vanda).
- Foliar roots: Roots from leaves for new plant formation (e.g., Bryophyllum).
- Sucking/Haustorial roots: Roots of parasitic plants that penetrate the host (e.g., Cuscuta).
- Photosynthetic roots: Chlorophyll-containing roots that photosynthesize (e.g., Tinospora).
Levels of Plant Organization
- Cellular level: Parenchyma, sclerenchyma, collenchyma, cork, tracheids, vessels, sieve tube cells.
- Tissue level: Epidermis, cortex, xylem, phloem.
- Organ level: Root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit.
- Organ system level: Root system, shoot system.
Plant Tissues
- Meristematic tissue: Regions of continuous cell division and growth.
- Apical meristems: Tips of stems and roots; enable length extension.
- Permanent tissue: Cells no longer actively dividing.
Vascular Tissue
- Xylem: Transports water and minerals; tracheary elements (vessel elements, tracheids). Cells dead at maturity.
- Phloem: Transports sugars; living cells at maturity.
Stem
- Develops from the plumule; bears lateral appendages (leaves, buds, branches).
Leaves
- Stipules: Lateral appendages at the leaf base (dicots).
- Ligule: Outgrowth between leaf base and lamina (some monocots).
- Stipels: Stipule-like outgrowths at the base of leaflets (compound leaves).
Venation
- Reticulate venation: Network of veins (dicots).
- Pinnately reticulate: One midrib with lateral branches.
- Palmately reticulate: Multiple veins from a single point (divergent or convergent).
- Parallel venation: Veins run parallel (monocots).
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Test your knowledge on the differences between xylem and phloem, as well as various root systems in plants. This quiz covers specialized root structures and their functions, enhancing your understanding of plant anatomy.
