10 Questions
Which organ system of a plant is responsible for absorbing water and minerals?
Root system
What are the vegetative parts of the plant in the shoot system?
Leaves
Where does the shoot system of a plant generally grow?
Above ground
What forms when different types of tissues work together to perform a unique function in a plant?
Organ
What do organs working together form in a plant?
Organ system
Where are cells of the meristematic tissue found?
In regions of continuous cell division and growth
What is the main characteristic of meristematic tissue cells?
They are either undifferentiated or incompletely differentiated
Where are apical meristems located in a plant?
At the tips of stems and roots
What is the function of lateral meristems in a maturing plant?
Facilitate growth in thickness or girth
Where do intercalary meristems occur in plants?
Only in monocots, at the bases of leaf blades and at nodes
Study Notes
Plant Organ Systems
- The root system is responsible for absorbing water and minerals.
Shoot System
- The vegetative parts of the plant in the shoot system include stems, leaves, and buds.
Shoot System Growth
- The shoot system generally grows above ground.
Tissues and Organs
- Different types of tissues working together form an organ, and organs working together form an organ system.
- Organs working together form an organ system in a plant.
Meristematic Tissue
- Cells of the meristematic tissue are found at the tips of shoots and roots, and in between segments of stems.
- The main characteristic of meristematic tissue cells is that they are undifferentiated and can differentiate into different cell types.
Meristem Locations and Functions
- Apical meristems are located at the tips of shoots and roots.
- The function of lateral meristems in a maturing plant is to increase the diameter of the stem.
- Intercalary meristems occur in the internodes of stems and leaves.
Test your knowledge of plant organ systems with this quiz! Explore the structure and function of the shoot system, root system, and their respective organs. Challenge yourself to identify key components and their roles in plant physiology.
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