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What is one primary function of taproots in plants?
Where does the majority of water and mineral absorption occur in root systems?
What role do adventitious roots play in certain plants like corn?
What is the purpose of terminal buds in young shoots?
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Which tissue system covers and protects young plant parts?
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What does the cuticle secreted by the epidermis do?
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What is the function of axillary buds in the absence of a terminal bud?
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What are root hairs and what is their function?
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What tissue replaces the epidermis during growth in thickness in stems and roots?
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Which vascular tissue is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals upward from the roots?
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What is the main function of ground tissue in dicot stems?
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Which component of chloroplasts is essential for photosynthesis?
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What happens to chloroplasts as plants age or fruits ripen?
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In vascular tissue, which structure is primarily responsible for transporting food from leaves to other parts of the plant?
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What is the role of tracheids in vascular tissue?
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Which of the following options is NOT a function of chloroplasts?
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Which ecological role do plants not perform?
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How does plant cell growth differ from animal cell growth?
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What is one reason plants are essential for life on Earth?
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Which statement is true about the movement of plants compared to animals?
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Which of the following is NOT true about respiration in plants versus animals?
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What is a significant way in which plant cells differ from animal cells?
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Which of the following functions do plants not support in the environment?
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What is one key characteristic of plant respiration?
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What is the primary function of the root system in plants?
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How do monocots and dicots differ in their leaf vein structure?
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What process is primarily responsible for the vibrant colors in fruits and flowers?
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Which part of a plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
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What type of root system do most dicots possess?
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Where are chromoplasts primarily found?
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What is the main carbohydrate that plants produce for storage?
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What is the role of petioles in leaves?
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What type of starch granule has a nucleus shaped like a line in the middle?
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Which of the following describes a compound leaf?
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Why are leaves modified into tendrils in some plants?
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Which type of protein is primarily soluble in water and found mostly in seeds?
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Which of the following is true about fibrous root systems typically found in monocots?
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Where is the major site of lipid accumulation in oilseeds typically located?
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Which protein is primarily found in seeds of leguminous plants and is insoluble in water?
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What characteristic defines the aleurone layer of seeds?
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Study Notes
Plant Importance
- Plants are essential for life on Earth, providing food, oxygen, and various other benefits.
- They serve as a primary food source for humans and animals.
- Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere through photosynthesis, which is crucial for respiration.
- They contribute to cooling the environment through evapotranspiration.
- Plants play a role in air renewal by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
- They reduce wind speed, providing shelter and protection.
- Plants offer habitats for wildlife, supporting biodiversity.
- They enhance the aesthetic appeal of surroundings.
- They release fragrances that perfume the air.
- Plants provide building materials, fuel, and paper products.
- Many medicines are derived from plants.
- Plants are a source of dyes.
Plant vs Animal Cell Similarities and Differences
- Excretion: Plants produce less metabolic waste than animals. Plants do not have specialized excretory systems, while animals do.
- Growth: Plants exhibit indefinite growth, continuing throughout their lifespan. Animal growth is definite, stopping at maturity. Plant growth is concentrated at the tips of roots and shoots, while animal growth occurs throughout the body.
- Respiration: Plants have a lower respiration rate than animals.
- Movement: Plants are generally fixed to the ground, with only parts of the body moving due to growth. Animals can move freely from place to place. Animal movement is faster than plant movement.
- Response: Plants lack specialized receptors and nervous systems, making them less sensitive and slower to respond to stimuli. Animals possess receptors and nervous systems, enabling faster responses.
Plant Structure and Adaptation
- Plants have evolved two systems: a subterranean root system and an aerial shoot system.
- Root System: Absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
- Shoot System: Acquires carbon dioxide and light from the air.
- Leaves are the primary photosynthetic organs.
- Leaf Structure: Consists of a flattened blade and a stalk (petiole).
- Leaf Types: Simple leaves have a single undivided blade, compound leaves have several leaflets.
- Leaf Adaptations: Includes tendrils for clinging, spines for defense, water storage, and brightly colored leaves for attracting pollinators.
Monocot and Dicot Differences
- Root Systems: Monocots (like grasses) have fibrous root systems with thin roots spreading out. Dicots have taproot systems with a single large vertical root (taproot) and lateral branches.
- Leaf Veins: Monocot leaves exhibit parallel veins, while dicot leaves have a branched network of veins.
Root System: Functions and Structure
- Functions: Anchor the plant, absorb water and minerals, store food.
- Structure: Most absorption occurs near the root tips where root hairs increase surface area.
- Adventitious Roots: Roots arising above ground from stems or leaves, often providing support.
Shoot System: Functions and Modified Shoots
- Functions: Vegetative (leaf-bearing) and reproductive (flower-bearing).
- Structure: Consists of nodes (leaf attachment points) and internodes (stem segments between nodes).
- Axillary Buds: Located at the angle between a leaf and the stem, with the potential to form branches.
- Terminal Buds: Located at the shoot apex, containing apical meristem tissue responsible for growth.
- Apical Dominance: The terminal bud inhibits the growth of axillary buds to focus resources on height.
Plant Tissue Systems and Cell Types
- Dermal Tissue: Outermost layer, providing protection and covering young parts.
- Epidermis: Single layer of tightly packed cells with specialized characteristics.
- Root Hairs: Extensions of epidermal cells near root tips, increasing absorption.
- Cuticle: Waxy coating secreted by the epidermis, preventing water loss.
- Periderm: Multi-layered secondary dermal tissue replacing the epidermis during growth.
- Vascular Tissue: Transports materials between roots and shoots.
- Xylem: Transports water and dissolved minerals upwards.
- Phloem: Transports food produced in leaves to roots and other parts.
- Ground Tissue: Neither dermal nor vascular, involved in storage, support, and photosynthesis.
- Pith: Internal to vascular tissue in dicot stems.
- Cortex: External to vascular tissue in dicot stems.
Plastids: Classification and Functions
- Chloroplasts: Double-membraned organelles containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
- Functions: Photosynthesis, DNA and RNA synthesis, fatty acid and lipid synthesis, phytohormone production, vitamin synthesis, secondary metabolite production.
- Chloroplast to Chromoplast Conversion: Chloroplasts transform into chromoplasts as plants age or fruits ripen, resulting in color changes due to chlorophyll breakdown and carotenoid accumulation.
Chromoplasts
- Responsible for vibrant colors in fruits, flowers, roots, and aging leaves.
- Characterized by an increase in carotenoid pigments.
Microscope Parts and Techniques
- Basic understanding of microscope parts and simple microscopy techniques.
Carbohydrates (as Reserved Nutrients)
- Starch: Main form of stored carbon in plants.
- Starch Granules: Semi-crystalline structures composed of branched and linear glucose polymers.
- Starch Granule Morphology: Distinctive characteristics based on size, shape, and internal structure (simple, compound, concentric, eccentric).
Fats (as Reserved Nutrients)
- Storage Lipids: Accumulate in cotyledons (embryo) or endosperm of seeds.
Proteins (as Reserved Nutrients)
- Albumins: Soluble in water, found in seeds.
- Globulins: Insoluble in water, common in legume seeds.
- Prolamins and Glutelins: Found in grain seeds, forming gluten protein.
- Aleurone: Protein-rich layer in maturing seeds and tubers, located on the outer layer of the endosperm.
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Explore the crucial role plants play in sustaining life on Earth, from providing food and oxygen to supporting biodiversity. Additionally, dive into the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells, focusing on aspects like growth, excretion, and habitat. Understand the interconnections between plants and animals in our ecosystem.
