Plant Meristematic Tissues and Functions Quiz
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What are the three main types of plant tissues?

Dermal, vascular, and ground tissue

Where are apical meristems located in plants and what is their main function?

Root tip and stem tip; growth in length

What is the main function of lateral meristems in plants and where are they located?

Growth in girth or thickness; lateral sides of roots and stems

Where are intercalary meristems found and what is their main function?

<p>Bases of leaf blades and nodes; increase in length of leaf blades</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between monocots and dicots in terms of cotyledon number and root system?

<p>Monocots have 1 cotyledon and fibrous roots; dicots have 2 cotyledons and a tap root</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe a distinguishing feature in the leaf veins of monocots and dicots.

<p>Monocots have parallel leaf veins; dicots have net leaf veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the main functions of the shoot system in plants and list its two portions.

<p>Absorption of light during photosynthesis, reproduction, and gas exchange; vegetative (leaves and stems) and reproductive (flowers and fruits)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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