Plant Structure and Function
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What is the primary function of the root in a plant?

  • Anchorage and absorption of water (correct)
  • Reproduction
  • Conduct water and nutrients
  • Photosynthesis

Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for gas exchange?

  • Roots absorbing minerals
  • Stomata on the underside of the leaf (correct)
  • The outer epidermis of the leaf
  • The stem transporting nutrients

What is the primary function of root hair cells in plants?

  • To absorb water from the soil through osmosis. (correct)
  • To transport dissolved minerals to the leaves.
  • To store nutrients for the plant.
  • To anchor the plant to the ground.

What role does the palisade layer play in the leaf structure?

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Which process helps in the upward movement of water in plants?

<p>Transpiration creates negative pressure that pulls water upwards. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes capillarity in plants?

<p>It allows water to flow through narrow spaces against gravity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the waxy cuticle benefit the leaf?

<p>Prevents water loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the stem in plant biology?

<p>Supports leaves and transports water and nutrients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does water play a role in photosynthesis?

<p>It is a reactant necessary for the photosynthesis process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of transpiration in plants?

<p>It helps pull water up from roots to leaves by evaporation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT associated with leaves?

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What is the purpose of root hair cells?

<p>Increase water absorption surface area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary product of photosynthesis in leaves?

<p>Glucose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of stomata in plant leaves?

<p>To facilitate gas exchange and transpiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the function of xylem in plants?

<p>Xylem moves water and minerals from roots to leaves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the phloem?

<p>To carry nutrients and food from leaves to various parts of the plant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the mesophyll layer of leaves?

<p>It performs photosynthesis and allows gas diffusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature differentiates xylem from phloem?

<p>Xylem primarily moves minerals, phloem primarily moves sugars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the structure of xylem aid in its function?

<p>It consists of hollow tubes with no cell contents to allow continuous water flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process describes the movement of nutrients via phloem?

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Which of the following best describes the role of guard cells?

<p>They regulate the opening and closing of stomata (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the xylem in the plant's stem?

<p>Conducting water upwards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the vascular bundles located in the stem of a plant?

<p>Near the outer edge of the stem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do root hairs play in a plant's roots?

<p>Increasing surface area for absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the arrangement of xylem and phloem in the roots of dicots?

<p>Xylem is found in the middle with phloem around it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cambium tissues in a plant stem?

<p>Dividing to produce xylem and phloem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of lignified cell walls in xylem?

<p>To provide rigidity and prevent collapse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding root functions?

<p>Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the arrangement of xylem in the stem assist the plant?

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Flashcards

Shoot System

The above-ground part of a plant that includes the stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits.

Root System

The underground part of a plant that helps absorb water and nutrients.

Leaf

The main organ for photosynthesis in plants, typically green and flattened.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose (food) and oxygen.

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Stomata

Small openings on the underside of leaves that regulate gas exchange and water loss.

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Transpiration

The process by which plants lose water through their leaves.

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Waxy Cuticle

A protective layer on the surface of leaves that prevents water loss.

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Palisade Layer

The layer of cells in the leaf that contains many chloroplasts and is responsible for most photosynthesis.

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Spongy mesophyll

The layer in a leaf where photosynthesis occurs, containing chloroplasts and air spaces for efficient gas exchange.

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Vascular Bundle

Bundles of tissues in plants responsible for transporting water and nutrients.

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Xylem Transport

The upward transport of water and minerals from the roots to the leaves driven by transpiration.

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Phloem Transport

The transport of food (sugars) from leaves to other parts of the plant (roots, storage organs, growing points).

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Sieve Tubes

Living cells in phloem, elongated and tubular, with sieve plates for efficient nutrient transport.

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Root hair cells & surface area

Root hairs are tiny projections that extend from root cells, increasing their surface area for greater water absorption.

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Osmosis

The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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Root pressure

The force that pushes water up the xylem due to the pressure created by the pumping of nutrients into the xylem.

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Capillarity

The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity due to the cohesive and adhesive properties of water.

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Epidermis (Stem)

The sturdy outer layer of the stem that provides protection.

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Pith Cells

These cells are found in the center of the stem and store water and sugars, acting like a pantry for the plant.

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Vascular Bundles (Stem)

Located at the outer edge of the stem, these bundles provide strength and flexibility, allowing the stem to bend without breaking.

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Cambium

This single-celled layer continually divides, creating new phloem cells on the outside and new xylem cells on the inside.

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Root Hairs

Tiny hairs on the root surface that increase the area for absorbing water and minerals from the soil.

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Vascular Bundle (Root)

The central core of the root, responsible for structural support and anchoring the plant.

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Cortex Cells (Root)

These cells surround the vascular bundle in the root, providing support and storing nutrients.

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Xylem and Phloem Arrangement (Stem)

The arrangement of xylem and phloem in the stem (phloem outside, xylem inside) helps resist bending and compression forces.

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Study Notes

Plant Structure and Function

  • Plants have specialized parts for various functions
  • Shoots grow above the soil, roots below
  • Roots absorb water and minerals, anchoring the plant
  • Root hairs increase surface area for absorption
  • Stems support the plant and transport substances
  • Stems contain vascular bundles (xylem and phloem)
  • Xylem transports water and minerals
  • Phloem transports sugars (food)
  • Leaves perform photosynthesis
  • Leaves contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis
  • Leaves have stomata for gas exchange and transpiration
  • Leaves contain a waxy cuticle to prevent water loss
  • Flowers help in reproduction
  • Fruit protects seeds
  • Photosynthesis converts light energy to chemical energy in plants
  • Water + Carbon Dioxide → Glucose + Oxygen
  • Plants have transport systems to move food, water, and minerals
  • Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to leaves
  • Phloem transports sugars from leaves to other parts of the plant

Leaf Structure and Function

  • Leaves are flattened, typically green, blade-like structures
  • Attached to a stem (petiole)
  • Main organs for photosynthesis and transpiration
  • Function to absorb sunlight, exchange gases, and lose water
  • Waxy cuticle prevents water loss
  • Upper epidermis protects the leaf
  • Palisade mesophyll layer contains many chloroplasts for maximum sunlight absorption—performs majority of photosynthesis
  • Spongy mesophyll layer contains air spaces for gas exchange
  • Lower epidermis contains stomata, tiny pores regulated by guard cells
  • Stomata allow for gas exchange
  • Stomata also allow water to leave the plant through transpiration
  • Vascular bundles (veins) carry water and nutrients throughout the leaf

Internal Leaf Structure and Functions

  • Waxy cuticle: transparent, prevents water loss, made of wax
  • Upper epidermis: one cell layer thick, transparent, protects leaf
  • Palisade mesophyll: elongated cells packed with chloroplasts
  • Spongy mesophyll: contains air spaces, chloroplasts for photosynthesis
  • Guard cells: control opening and closing of stomata in lower epidermis
  • Stomata: small holes for gas exchange between leaf and atmosphere
  • Vascular bundles (veins): transport water(xylem) and sugars(phloem)

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