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What does the shoot system of a plant consist of?
What does the shoot system of a plant consist of?
What is the duration of a biennial plant's life cycle?
What is the duration of a biennial plant's life cycle?
Where does the stem originate from in a plant?
Where does the stem originate from in a plant?
What is the function of the stem in a plant?
What is the function of the stem in a plant?
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What is the classification of plants that live for a single growing season?
What is the classification of plants that live for a single growing season?
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Study Notes
Plant Shoot System
- Consists of stems, leaves, and flowers.
- Responsible for the growth and development of the plant above ground.
Biennial Plant Life Cycle
- Life cycle lasts for two growing seasons.
- Typically, in the first year, the plant establishes roots and vegetative growth; in the second year, it flowers and produces seeds.
Stem Origin in Plants
- Stems originate from the embryonic shoot of the plant.
- The shoot apical meristem is critical for stem development as it facilitates growth upwards.
Stem Functions
- Supports leaves and reproductive structures, ensuring they are positioned for optimal sunlight.
- Transports water, nutrients, and food between roots and leaves.
Classification of Annual Plants
- Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season are classified as annuals.
- They germinate, grow, flower, produce seeds, and die all within the same year.
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Test your knowledge about the duration of plant life cycles and the shoot system, which is the part of the plant above the ground that carries leaves and other parts. Learn about annual, biennial, and perennial plants.
