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Which part of the plant primarily functions as the site for photosynthesis?
Which part of the plant primarily functions as the site for photosynthesis?
- Stems
- Flowers
- Leaves (correct)
- Roots
What is a defining characteristic of dicot seeds?
What is a defining characteristic of dicot seeds?
- Have a higher moisture requirement
- Contain two cotyledons (correct)
- Have one cotyledon
- Depend solely on light for germination
Which factor is NOT listed as affecting seed germination?
Which factor is NOT listed as affecting seed germination?
- Nitrogen (correct)
- Moisture
- Light
- Temperature
Which type of germination involves the seed coat breaking and the root emerging first?
Which type of germination involves the seed coat breaking and the root emerging first?
What is the purpose of the stem in a plant?
What is the purpose of the stem in a plant?
What is the primary function of a seed in higher plants?
What is the primary function of a seed in higher plants?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the structure of dicot seeds?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the structure of dicot seeds?
Which factor does NOT influence the germination of seeds?
Which factor does NOT influence the germination of seeds?
What distinguishes monocot seeds from dicot seeds?
What distinguishes monocot seeds from dicot seeds?
Which type of germination involves the seed's cotyledons remaining below the soil surface?
Which type of germination involves the seed's cotyledons remaining below the soil surface?
What is the primary characteristic of woody stems?
What is the primary characteristic of woody stems?
What function does the endodermis serve in a plant's root system?
What function does the endodermis serve in a plant's root system?
Which of the following best describes tendril stems?
Which of the following best describes tendril stems?
What role do vascular bundles play in plant transport systems?
What role do vascular bundles play in plant transport systems?
What is an adaptation of succulent stems?
What is an adaptation of succulent stems?
What is a primary characteristic of a taproot system?
What is a primary characteristic of a taproot system?
In what way can taproots be modified?
In what way can taproots be modified?
What is a defining feature of adventitious roots?
What is a defining feature of adventitious roots?
Which type of root modification aids in climbing?
Which type of root modification aids in climbing?
What is NOT a function of roots?
What is NOT a function of roots?
Which statement correctly describes herbaceous stems?
Which statement correctly describes herbaceous stems?
What is one of the primary functions of stems?
What is one of the primary functions of stems?
Which of the following statements about fibrous roots is correct?
Which of the following statements about fibrous roots is correct?
Which of the following leaf shapes is NOT classified under simple leaves?
Which of the following leaf shapes is NOT classified under simple leaves?
What is the primary function of the calyx in a flower?
What is the primary function of the calyx in a flower?
Which type of leaf vein pattern is characterized by veins running parallel to each other?
Which type of leaf vein pattern is characterized by veins running parallel to each other?
Which part of the flower is responsible for male reproductive functions?
Which part of the flower is responsible for male reproductive functions?
In a compound leaf, which characteristic differentiates it from a simple leaf?
In a compound leaf, which characteristic differentiates it from a simple leaf?
Which of the following leaf arrangements on the stem is defined as having leaves originating from different levels on alternating sides?
Which of the following leaf arrangements on the stem is defined as having leaves originating from different levels on alternating sides?
What distinguishes a petiolate leaf from a sessile leaf?
What distinguishes a petiolate leaf from a sessile leaf?
Which function is NOT associated with leaves in general?
Which function is NOT associated with leaves in general?
Which part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen?
Which part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen?
What structure in the gynoecium is designed to pick up pollen?
What structure in the gynoecium is designed to pick up pollen?
Which of the following is a characteristic of xerophytes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of xerophytes?
Which term refers to flowers with petals that are not joined together?
Which term refers to flowers with petals that are not joined together?
In terms of floral symmetry, which type of flower exhibits bilateral symmetry?
In terms of floral symmetry, which type of flower exhibits bilateral symmetry?
What role does the ovary play in the gynoecium?
What role does the ovary play in the gynoecium?
Which plant type is adapted to grow in a water habitat?
Which plant type is adapted to grow in a water habitat?
What is the primary purpose of adaptations in plants?
What is the primary purpose of adaptations in plants?
Flashcards
Seed Germination
Seed Germination
The process where a seed develops into a new plant.
Monocot Seed
Monocot Seed
A seed with one cotyledon.
Dicot Seed
Dicot Seed
A seed with two cotyledons.
Seed Germination Factors
Seed Germination Factors
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Types of Seed Germination
Types of Seed Germination
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Seed Definition
Seed Definition
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Seed Classification
Seed Classification
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Monocot Seed Structure
Monocot Seed Structure
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Dicot Seed Structure
Dicot Seed Structure
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Woody Stems
Woody Stems
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Erect Stems
Erect Stems
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Weak Stems
Weak Stems
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Photosynthetic Stems
Photosynthetic Stems
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Succulent Stems
Succulent Stems
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Root Function
Root Function
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Taproot System
Taproot System
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Adventitious Root System
Adventitious Root System
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Radicle
Radicle
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Stem Function
Stem Function
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Herbaceous Stem
Herbaceous Stem
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Types of Weak Stems
Types of Weak Stems
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Leaf Function
Leaf Function
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Simple Leaf
Simple Leaf
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Compound Leaf
Compound Leaf
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Petiolate Leaf
Petiolate Leaf
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Sessile Leaf
Sessile Leaf
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Flower Function
Flower Function
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Calyx
Calyx
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Corolla
Corolla
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Androecium
Androecium
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Stamen
Stamen
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Filament
Filament
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Anther
Anther
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Gynoecium
Gynoecium
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Pistil
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Stigma
Stigma
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Ovary
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Study Notes
First Practical Lecture (General Botany BIO 241)
- Seeds and Seed Germination is the topic
- The lecture outline includes: function of plant parts, seed classification, seed structure, and seed germination.
- Â Parts of a plant include: roots, stem, leaves, flower.
- Leaves are the food factory and primary site of photosynthesis
- Roots hold the plant in the ground and absorb water and minerals.
- Stems support leaves, flowers, and fruits, and carry water, minerals, and sugars to leaves and roots.
- Flowers produce seeds, which develop into new plants.
Seed Classification
- Dicot seeds have two cotyledons (e.g., Garden beans, soybeans, cowpeas).
- Monocot seeds have one cotyledon (e.g., wheat, rice).
Seed Structure
- All seeds contain an embryo (radicle, plumule, cotyledons).
- Â Monocots have a non-endospermic seed type.
- Dicots have an endosperm seed type.
- Monocots have a coleoptile and dicots have a seed coat, cotyledon, plumule (shoot), hypocotyl, and radicle (root).
Factors Affecting Seed Germination
- Moisture
- Temperature
- Light
- Oxygen
Types of Germination
- Hypogeal: cotyledons remain below the ground.
- Epigeal: cotyledons are lifted above the ground.
Steps of Germination
- Seed coat breaks
- Radicle becomes root
- Hypocotyl and epicotyl become stem
- First leaves grow, enabling photosynthesis
Questions
- Seeds need moisture, temperature, oxygen, and light to germinate.
- There are two types of germination: hypogeal and epigeal.
- Species with one cotyledon are called monocots.
- Species with two cotyledons are called dicots.
- A diagram needs to be drawn and labeled showing the internal structure of seeds.
Seed Definition
- A seed is a fertilized egg from the ovary, the basis of reproduction in higher plants, and the start of the life of a new generation.
- A seed is a small embryonic plant enclosed in a covering called the seed coat, typically containing stored food.
T.S of Dicot and Monocot
- Dicots have 2 cotyledons, monocots have 1.
- Â Dicot roots have an epidermis, cortex, endodermis, vascular cylinder, and pith.
- Monocot roots have vascular bundles scattered in ground tissue.
Endodermis Function
- The endodermis cells store starch
- It allows the movement of solutions from vascular bundles to the cortex.
Pericycle Function
- It provides protection to vascular bundles.
Functions of the Vascular Bundles
- Xylem transports water and dissolved ions from the root system to the leaves.
- Phloem transports organic food from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
- Cambium divides to create new xylem and phloem cells.
Pith Function
- Pith cells store water and starch.
- They allow for gas exchange through intercellular air spaces.
T.S. of Dicot Stem
- A cross-section of a dicot stem shows xylem, phloem, and cortex.
T.S. of Monocot Stem
- A cross-section of a monocot stem shows vascular bundles scattered throughout ground tissue.
T.S. of Dicot and Monocot Leaf
- Dicot leaves have a network of veins while monocot leaves display parallel veins.
- Â The structure of a dicot leaf includes upper and lower epidermis, mesophyll, and vascular bundles.
Differences Between Monocot and Dicot Plants
- Â Monocots have one cotyledon, and dicots have two.
- Â Monocot leaf veins are parallel, while dicot leaf veins are net-like.
- The arrangement of vascular bundles in the stem are different between monocots and dicots.
Leaf Structure
- Leaf parts include blade, petiole, and stipules.
- Leaves are primarily for photosynthesis.
- Â Different types of leaves exist, based on shape, veins, edge of the leaf.
Adaptations of Plants
- Adaptations are special features that help a plant survive in a particular habitat.
- Adaptations can relate to feeding, protection, movement, or reproduction.
Adaptations of Plants (Xerophytes, Mesophytes, Hydrophytes)
- Xerophytes (dry habitats) have waxy cuticles, small leaves, trichomes, or spines.

- Mesophytes (medium moisture) have moderate adaptations.

- Hydrophytes (water habitats) have flexible leaves and stems, and large air spaces.
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