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Which tissue system is derived from the protoderm in plants?
Which tissue system is derived from the protoderm in plants?
- Phloem
- Xylem
- Pith
- Epidermis (correct)
What is the primary function of vascular cambium in plants?
What is the primary function of vascular cambium in plants?
- Production of primary xylem
- Production of secondary xylem and phloem (correct)
- Initiation of root meristems
- Formation of epidermal cells
Which statement accurately describes fusiform initials in vascular cambium?
Which statement accurately describes fusiform initials in vascular cambium?
- They form rays for nutrient storage.
- They produce only xylem.
- They generate both secondary xylem and phloem. (correct)
- They aid in nutrient distribution in leaves.
Which type of meristematic tissue is primarily responsible for a plant's increase in girth?
Which type of meristematic tissue is primarily responsible for a plant's increase in girth?
What distinguishes primary meristems from permanent tissues in plants?
What distinguishes primary meristems from permanent tissues in plants?
Which of the following is considered a permanent tissue in plants?
Which of the following is considered a permanent tissue in plants?
What role do ray initials in vascular cambium play in plant physiology?
What role do ray initials in vascular cambium play in plant physiology?
Which meristematic tissue is responsible for creating new vascular tissues in plants?
Which meristematic tissue is responsible for creating new vascular tissues in plants?
Which type of plant tissue is primarily responsible for the growth of a plant in height?
Which type of plant tissue is primarily responsible for the growth of a plant in height?
What characterizes meristematic tissues in plants?
What characterizes meristematic tissues in plants?
In which part of a plant are lateral meristems primarily found?
In which part of a plant are lateral meristems primarily found?
Which of the following is NOT a type of permanent plant tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a type of permanent plant tissue?
How do apical meristems contribute to the overall structure of a plant?
How do apical meristems contribute to the overall structure of a plant?
What distinguishes lateral meristems from apical meristems?
What distinguishes lateral meristems from apical meristems?
Which type of tissue is considered a complex permanent tissue?
Which type of tissue is considered a complex permanent tissue?
Which function does sclerenchyma tissue primarily serve in plants?
Which function does sclerenchyma tissue primarily serve in plants?
What defines permanent tissues in plants?
What defines permanent tissues in plants?
Which type of tissue is classified as complex permanent tissue?
Which type of tissue is classified as complex permanent tissue?
What is the primary function of cork in plants?
What is the primary function of cork in plants?
Which statement about meristematic tissues is true?
Which statement about meristematic tissues is true?
How does cork cambium contribute to the structure of woody plants?
How does cork cambium contribute to the structure of woody plants?
What distinguishes simple permanent tissues from complex permanent tissues?
What distinguishes simple permanent tissues from complex permanent tissues?
Which layer of plant structure is correctly described as periderm?
Which layer of plant structure is correctly described as periderm?
What role does suberin play in plant physiology?
What role does suberin play in plant physiology?
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Study Notes
Meristematic Tissues
- Primary meristems are derived from apical meristems, producing protoderm, procambium, and ground meristem.
- Apical meristems facilitate the primary growth of plants, resulting in height increase.
- Located at root tips and terminal buds, these meristems continuously divide, elongating the plant's root and shoot systems.
Lateral Meristems
- Secondary growth involves lateral meristems, which increase the plant's diameter and girth, enhancing sturdiness and rigidity.
- Key lateral meristems include vascular cambium and cork cambium, found along the length of the plant.
Vascular Cambium
- Vascular cambium generates secondary xylem (wood) and phloem, contributing to a plant's structural integrity.
- Inward growth produces xylem, while outward growth yields phloem, adding layers of secondary xylem over time, resulting in wood.
- Composed of two cell types: ray initials (important for radial nutrient transport) and fusiform initials (produce secondary xylem and phloem).
Cork Cambium
- Cork cambium produces cork, which replaces the epidermis in mature plants and protects against damage and pathogens.
- Cork releases suberin, a waxy substance that minimizes water loss, forming the protective layer known as periderm.
- Bark is composed of phloem, cork cambium, and cork, differing from periderm.
Permanent Tissues
- Meristematic tissues differentiate into permanent tissues, which are mature and do not divide.
- Provide support, transport, and storage functions within the plant.
- Permanent tissues categorized as simple (one cell type; e.g., ground and epidermal tissues) or complex (two or more cell types; e.g., xylem and phloem).
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