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What are the three basic types of plant tissue systems?
Dermal tissue system, ground tissue system, and vascular tissue system.
What is the function of stems in plants?
Plant organ that produces leaves and branches and bears the reproductive structures of mature plants.
What is the main role of leaves?
Plant organ consisting of flattened structures that enable photosynthesis.
What is a shoot in plant anatomy?
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What is the primary function of roots?
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What are meristems?
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Define organ systems in plants.
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What is vegetative growth?
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What are buds in plant biology?
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What is indeterminate growth in plants?
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What characterizes determinate growth?
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Describe the primary tissues produced by primary meristems.
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What is secondary growth in plants?
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What is the epidermis in plant tissues?
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What is the function of the cuticle in plants?
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What is the cortex in plant anatomy?
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What is parenchyma tissue?
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Describe the role of collenchyma tissue.
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What is sclerenchyma tissue?
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What are primary vascular tissues?
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What does xylem do?
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What is the function of phloem?
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What are vascular bundles?
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What are stomata?
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Describe leaf mesophyll.
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What is the purpose of leaf veins?
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What is the role of stem cells in plants?
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What is a node?
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What are internodes?
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What are axillary buds?
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What is the blade of a leaf?
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What is the petiole?
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What are trichomes?
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What are guard cells?
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Describe the major types of plant tissue systems with respect to their structure and function.
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Compare the structure and function of phloem versus xylem.
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What are fibers in phloem?
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What are sclereids?
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What are tracheids?
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What are vessel elements?
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What is a sieve-tube element?
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What are companion cells?
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Study Notes
Plant Tissue Systems
- Dermal Tissue System: Protects plants, controls gas exchange in roots, and water absorption; covered by a waxy cuticle reducing water loss.
- Ground Tissue System: Comprises parenchyma (photosynthesis/storage), collenchyma (support during growth), and sclerenchyma (support after growth ceases).
- Vascular Tissue System: Transports water, minerals, and sugars; consists of xylem (upward transport) and phloem (downward transport).
Plant Organs and Structures
- Stems: Crucial for producing leaves and branches; bear reproductive structures.
- Leaves: Flattened organs that facilitate photosynthesis.
- Roots: Anchor plants, enhance water and mineral uptake; collectively, they form the root system.
- Shoot: Comprises both stems and leaves.
Growth and Development
- Meristems: Regions of undifferentiated cells responsible for new tissue production. Active at shoot and root tips.
- Organ Systems: Composed of multiple organs involved in vegetative and reproductive growth.
- Indeterminate Growth: Continuous growth as long as conditions are favorable, primarily in plants.
- Determinate Growth: Growth that halts upon reaching a specific size, typical in animals and some plant organs.
Tissue Characteristics
- Primary Meristems: Left behind by the shoot apical meristem (SAM) to increase length and generate new organs.
- Primary Growth: Occurs from primary meristems, elongating stems and roots.
- Secondary Growth: Involves lateral meristems enhancing girth in woody plants.
Ground Tissue Cell Types
- Parenchyma Cells: Thin-walled, versatile cells responsible for photosynthesis and storage; also assist in healing.
- Collenchyma Cells: Supportive, elongated cells found in growing areas, flexible due to thickened primary walls.
- Sclerenchyma Cells: Thick-walled, rigid cells providing structural support; dead at functional maturity.
Vascular Tissue Details
- Xylem: Transports water from roots, consists of tracheids and vessel elements; provides structural support.
- Phloem: Conducts sugars downward, composed of living cells with sieve-tube elements and companion cells.
Specialized Structures
- Stomata: Small openings for gas exchange; regulate water loss.
- Leaf Mesophyll: Contains palisade and spongy parenchyma for photosynthesis; palisade cells absorb sunlight while spongy cells facilitate gas exchange.
- Vascular Bundles: Clusters of xylem and phloem occurring together.
Leaf Anatomy
- Blade: Photosynthetic portion of the leaf.
- Petiole: Connects the leaf blade to the stem; contains an axillary bud.
- Guard Cells: Regulate the opening and closing of stomata.
Additional Structures
- Trichomes: Protect plants with spiky projections.
- Fibers: Tough sclerenchyma cells valued for strength.
- Sclereids: Modified sclerenchyma forming durable layers in plants.
Cell Types and Transport Comparison
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Tracheids vs. Vessel Elements:
- Vessels: Have perforations, wide, found in angiosperms.
- Tracheids: Individual cells, tapered ends, present in all vascular plants.
- Sieve-Tube Elements: Responsible for transporting sugars, forming continuous tubes.
- Companion Cells: Provide metabolic support to sieve-tube elements.
Vascular Tissue Functions
- Xylem: Transports water and nutrients; provides support.
- Phloem: Transports organic compounds from photosynthetic sites.
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Explore the essential concepts of plant structure and function with these flashcards. This set focuses on the three main types of plant tissues: dermal, ground, and vascular, as well as the functions of stems and leaves. Perfect for understanding key botanical terminology and concepts.