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Which group of plants includes grasses, lilies, daffodils, and tulips?
Which group of plants includes grasses, lilies, daffodils, and tulips?
- Gymnosperms
- Non-vascular plants
- Dicots
- Monocots (correct)
What type of tissue is comprised of living cells with thickened, flexible cell walls that provide support to young and non-woody plants?
What type of tissue is comprised of living cells with thickened, flexible cell walls that provide support to young and non-woody plants?
- Sclerenchyma tissue
- Epidermal tissue
- Parenchyma tissue
- Collenchyma tissue (correct)
What does the vascular tissue system conduct throughout the plant body?
What does the vascular tissue system conduct throughout the plant body?
- Hormones and enzymes
- Minerals and oxygen
- Water and dissolved substances (correct)
- Photosynthates
What type of roots do monocots have?
What type of roots do monocots have?
What is the main function of parenchyma tissue?
What is the main function of parenchyma tissue?
What type of cells make up a large portion of the storage structures in plants, such as potatoes, seeds, fruits, and roots?
What type of cells make up a large portion of the storage structures in plants, such as potatoes, seeds, fruits, and roots?
Which type of plants include most broad-leafed plants, deciduous trees, bushes, vegetables, and many flowers?
Which type of plants include most broad-leafed plants, deciduous trees, bushes, vegetables, and many flowers?
Which type of cells develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport in xylem?
Which type of cells develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport in xylem?
What is the primary function of phloem in plants?
What is the primary function of phloem in plants?
Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?
Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?
How do plants absorb water from the soil?
How do plants absorb water from the soil?
What regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata in a leaf?
What regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata in a leaf?
What structures are present in plant cells but absent in animal cells?
What structures are present in plant cells but absent in animal cells?
What makes plant cells more easily visible with a light microscope compared to animal cells?
What makes plant cells more easily visible with a light microscope compared to animal cells?
What gives the cell wall its relatively rigid structure?
What gives the cell wall its relatively rigid structure?
What is the function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?
What is the function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?
What is the main function of vacuoles in plant cells?
What is the main function of vacuoles in plant cells?
Where are chloroplasts mainly found in a plant?
Where are chloroplasts mainly found in a plant?
What is the fluid inside a vacuole primarily composed of?
What is the fluid inside a vacuole primarily composed of?
What is the role of tonoplast in plant vacuoles?
What is the role of tonoplast in plant vacuoles?
What do grana inside chloroplasts contain?
What do grana inside chloroplasts contain?
How are plant cells linked to neighboring cells?
How are plant cells linked to neighboring cells?
What strengthens cell walls when reinforced with extra material?
What strengthens cell walls when reinforced with extra material?
What are the major functions of the root system in a flowering plant?
What are the major functions of the root system in a flowering plant?
Which structures are part of the shoot system in a flowering plant?
Which structures are part of the shoot system in a flowering plant?
What is the principal function of leaves in most plants?
What is the principal function of leaves in most plants?
What is the role of buds in a flowering plant?
What is the role of buds in a flowering plant?
What are the functions of stems in a flowering plant?
What are the functions of stems in a flowering plant?
What is the main function of the shoot system in a flowering plant?
What is the main function of the shoot system in a flowering plant?
What are the major functions of roots in a flowering plant?
What are the major functions of roots in a flowering plant?
Monocots have thick taproots, while dicots have bushy fibrous roots.
Monocots have thick taproots, while dicots have bushy fibrous roots.
The dermal tissue system covers and protects the entire plant body.
The dermal tissue system covers and protects the entire plant body.
Parenchyma tissue is composed of dead cells with thickened cell walls.
Parenchyma tissue is composed of dead cells with thickened cell walls.
The vascular tissue system conducts water and dissolved substances throughout the plant body.
The vascular tissue system conducts water and dissolved substances throughout the plant body.
Roots store surplus sugars and starches.
Roots store surplus sugars and starches.
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the rest of the plant to the roots.
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the rest of the plant to the roots.
Leaves are not involved in photosynthesis in most plants.
Leaves are not involved in photosynthesis in most plants.
The shoot system consists of stems, leaves, buds, flowers, and fruits.
The shoot system consists of stems, leaves, buds, flowers, and fruits.
Collenchyma tissue is comprised of living cells with thin walls that perform a variety of functions.
Collenchyma tissue is comprised of living cells with thin walls that perform a variety of functions.
Buds are not involved in the reproduction of a flowering plant.
Buds are not involved in the reproduction of a flowering plant.
Sclerenchyma tissue is made up of dead cells with thickened cell walls that support and strengthen the plant body.
Sclerenchyma tissue is made up of dead cells with thickened cell walls that support and strengthen the plant body.
The principal support structures of a shoot are leaves.
The principal support structures of a shoot are leaves.
Different types of buds may produce branches, flowers, or additional growth at the top of an existing stem.
Different types of buds may produce branches, flowers, or additional growth at the top of an existing stem.
The main function of the root system is to capture sunlight energy and photosynthesize.
The main function of the root system is to capture sunlight energy and photosynthesize.
Plant vacuoles primarily regulate the flow of water outward from the cell.
Plant vacuoles primarily regulate the flow of water outward from the cell.
Chloroplasts are not easily visible with a light microscope.
Chloroplasts are not easily visible with a light microscope.
The fluid inside a vacuole consists of pigments, enzymes, sugars, and waste products, among other organic compounds.
The fluid inside a vacuole consists of pigments, enzymes, sugars, and waste products, among other organic compounds.
Cell walls are not freely permeable, allowing limited movement of molecules and ions through to the cell surface membrane.
Cell walls are not freely permeable, allowing limited movement of molecules and ions through to the cell surface membrane.
The pigments that color the petals of certain flowers may be found in vacuoles.
The pigments that color the petals of certain flowers may be found in vacuoles.
Plasmodesmata are not lined with the cell surface membrane.
Plasmodesmata are not lined with the cell surface membrane.
Lignin is a polysaccharide that strengthens the cell wall.
Lignin is a polysaccharide that strengthens the cell wall.
The tonoplast surrounds the plant vacuole and controls exchange between the vacuole and the cytoplasm.
The tonoplast surrounds the plant vacuole and controls exchange between the vacuole and the cytoplasm.
Chloroplasts are mainly found in the non-green parts of the plant.
Chloroplasts are mainly found in the non-green parts of the plant.
True or false: Both tracheids and vessel elements in xylem develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport?
True or false: Both tracheids and vessel elements in xylem develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport?
True or false: The epidermis of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata?
True or false: The epidermis of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata?
True or false: The xylem and phloem in leaves are arranged in vascular bundles?
True or false: The xylem and phloem in leaves are arranged in vascular bundles?
True or false: Plant cells are typically surrounded by a cell wall, making them more easily visible with a light microscope?
True or false: Plant cells are typically surrounded by a cell wall, making them more easily visible with a light microscope?
True or false: Animal cells have a centrosome (centriole), which is absent in plant cells?
True or false: Animal cells have a centrosome (centriole), which is absent in plant cells?
True or false: Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts?
True or false: Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts?
True or false: Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants?
True or false: Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants?
Explain the main functions of xylem and phloem in plants.
Explain the main functions of xylem and phloem in plants.
Describe the structure and function of tracheids and vessel elements in xylem.
Describe the structure and function of tracheids and vessel elements in xylem.
What is the primary role of leaves in most plants?
What is the primary role of leaves in most plants?
Explain the process of water absorption and transportation in plants.
Explain the process of water absorption and transportation in plants.
What are the distinctive features of plant cells compared to animal cells?
What are the distinctive features of plant cells compared to animal cells?
Describe the arrangement of xylem and phloem in leaves.
Describe the arrangement of xylem and phloem in leaves.
Discuss the role of the epidermis of a leaf in regulating gas and water vapor exchange.
Discuss the role of the epidermis of a leaf in regulating gas and water vapor exchange.
What are the two main groups of flowering plants?
What are the two main groups of flowering plants?
What are some examples of monocots?
What are some examples of monocots?
What are some examples of dicots?
What are some examples of dicots?
What are the characteristics of monocots' leaves and roots?
What are the characteristics of monocots' leaves and roots?
What are the characteristics of dicots' leaves and roots?
What are the characteristics of dicots' leaves and roots?
What are the functions of parenchyma tissue?
What are the functions of parenchyma tissue?
What are the functions of collenchyma tissue?
What are the functions of collenchyma tissue?
What are the six major functions of roots in a flowering plant?
What are the six major functions of roots in a flowering plant?
What are the five major functions of the shoot system in a flowering plant?
What are the five major functions of the shoot system in a flowering plant?
What are the principal support structures of a shoot?
What are the principal support structures of a shoot?
What are the principal sites of photosynthesis in most plants?
What are the principal sites of photosynthesis in most plants?
What is the main function of vacuoles in plant cells?
What is the main function of vacuoles in plant cells?
Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?
Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?
What are the functions of stems in a flowering plant?
What are the functions of stems in a flowering plant?
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
What are plasmodesmata and what is their function?
What are plasmodesmata and what is their function?
What is the composition of the fluid inside a plant vacuole?
What is the composition of the fluid inside a plant vacuole?
Where are chloroplasts mainly found in plant cells?
Where are chloroplasts mainly found in plant cells?
What is the role of the tonoplast in plant vacuoles?
What is the role of the tonoplast in plant vacuoles?
What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?
What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
How are plant cells linked to neighboring cells?
How are plant cells linked to neighboring cells?
What strengthens the cell wall and what can they be reinforced with?
What strengthens the cell wall and what can they be reinforced with?
Monocots include grasses, lilies, daffodils, tulips, palm trees, wheat, rice, corn, oats, and ______
Monocots include grasses, lilies, daffodils, tulips, palm trees, wheat, rice, corn, oats, and ______
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant
Tracheids and vessel elements are the two types of conducting cells in ______
Tracheids and vessel elements are the two types of conducting cells in ______
The ______ tissue system covers and protects the entire plant body
The ______ tissue system covers and protects the entire plant body
Most of a young plant's body is made up of cells from the ______ tissue system
Most of a young plant's body is made up of cells from the ______ tissue system
Phloem transports dissolved sugars and other organic molecules throughout the plant
Phloem transports dissolved sugars and other organic molecules throughout the plant
The ______ tissue system conducts water and dissolved substances throughout the plant body
The ______ tissue system conducts water and dissolved substances throughout the plant body
Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants
Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants
Plants absorb water from the soil through roots and transport it to the leaves via the ______
Plants absorb water from the soil through roots and transport it to the leaves via the ______
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the ______
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the ______
Parenchyma tissue is comprised of living cells with thin walls that perform a variety of functions, including photosynthesis, food storage, and secretion of ______
Parenchyma tissue is comprised of living cells with thin walls that perform a variety of functions, including photosynthesis, food storage, and secretion of ______
The ______ of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata
The ______ of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata
Most of a young plant's body is made up of cells from the ______ tissue system
Most of a young plant's body is made up of cells from the ______ tissue system
Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts
Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts
Cell walls are reinforced with extra cellulose or with a hard material called _______ for extra strength
Cell walls are reinforced with extra cellulose or with a hard material called _______ for extra strength
The fluid in the vacuole is a solution of pigments, enzymes, sugars and other organic compounds, mineral salts, oxygen, and _______ dioxide
The fluid in the vacuole is a solution of pigments, enzymes, sugars and other organic compounds, mineral salts, oxygen, and _______ dioxide
Plant vacuoles help to regulate the osmotic properties of cells, as well as having a wide range of other _______
Plant vacuoles help to regulate the osmotic properties of cells, as well as having a wide range of other _______
Chloroplasts are organelles specialised for the process of _______
Chloroplasts are organelles specialised for the process of _______
Chlorophyll, the green pigment which absorbs light during the process of photosynthesis, is contained in tiny 'grains' or _______ inside the chloroplasts
Chlorophyll, the green pigment which absorbs light during the process of photosynthesis, is contained in tiny 'grains' or _______ inside the chloroplasts
Useful videos on factors affecting osmosis in plant tissues can be found at the following links: https://youtu.be/M4LugywewAU.si=0fmTixqwex_dgU5A and https://youtu.be/k1O9jBHgsxs.si=FpjpVXelX8A8xz6S
Useful videos on factors affecting osmosis in plant tissues can be found at the following links: https://youtu.be/M4LugywewAU.si=0fmTixqwex_dgU5A and https://youtu.be/k1O9jBHgsxs.si=FpjpVXelX8A8xz6S
The wall is relatively rigid because it contains fibres of cellulose, a polysaccharide which strengthens the _______
The wall is relatively rigid because it contains fibres of cellulose, a polysaccharide which strengthens the _______
Vacuoles are surrounded by a single membrane and are filled with a fluid containing various substances including pigments, enzymes, and mineral salts, as well as regulating the osmotic properties of cells and having other functions
Vacuoles are surrounded by a single membrane and are filled with a fluid containing various substances including pigments, enzymes, and mineral salts, as well as regulating the osmotic properties of cells and having other functions
Chloroplasts are found in the green parts of the plant, mainly in the _______
Chloroplasts are found in the green parts of the plant, mainly in the _______
Leaves are the principal sites of ______ in most plants.
Leaves are the principal sites of ______ in most plants.
The bodies of flowering plants are composed of two major parts: the root system and the ______ system.
The bodies of flowering plants are composed of two major parts: the root system and the ______ system.
The shoot system performs five major functions: capture sunlight energy and ______ materials synthesize sugars.
The shoot system performs five major functions: capture sunlight energy and ______ materials synthesize sugars.
The principal support structures of a shoot are stems, which bear buds, leaves, and (in season) flowers and ______.
The principal support structures of a shoot are stems, which bear buds, leaves, and (in season) flowers and ______.
Roots are branched portions of a plant body, usually embedded in soil, that typically carry out six major functions: anchor the plant in the ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil, transport water, minerals, sugars, and hormones to and from the shoot, store sugars and ______.
Roots are branched portions of a plant body, usually embedded in soil, that typically carry out six major functions: anchor the plant in the ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil, transport water, minerals, sugars, and hormones to and from the shoot, store sugars and ______.
A bud is an embryonic ______.
A bud is an embryonic ______.
The shoot system consists of stems, leaves, buds, flowers, and ______ and usually grows aboveground.
The shoot system consists of stems, leaves, buds, flowers, and ______ and usually grows aboveground.
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Study Notes
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Xylem and phloem are the two main types of conducting tissues in plants.
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Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
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Tracheids and vessel elements are the two types of conducting cells in xylem.
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Both types of cells develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport.
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Phloem transports dissolved sugars and other organic molecules throughout the plant.
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Phloem contains sieve-tube elements and companion cells for transport and support.
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Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants.
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Photosynthesis occurs in mesophyll cells, utilizing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar.
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Plants absorb water from the soil through roots and transport it to the leaves via the xylem.
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The epidermis of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata.
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The xylem and phloem in leaves are arranged in vascular bundles.
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Plant cells are larger and more easily seen due to their cell walls.
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Animal cells have a centrosome (centriole), which is absent in plant cells.
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Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts.
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Plant cells are typically surrounded by a cell wall, making them more easily visible with a light microscope.
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Xylem and phloem are the two main types of conducting tissues in plants.
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Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
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Tracheids and vessel elements are the two types of conducting cells in xylem.
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Both types of cells develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport.
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Phloem transports dissolved sugars and other organic molecules throughout the plant.
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Phloem contains sieve-tube elements and companion cells for transport and support.
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Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants.
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Photosynthesis occurs in mesophyll cells, utilizing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar.
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Plants absorb water from the soil through roots and transport it to the leaves via the xylem.
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The epidermis of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata.
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The xylem and phloem in leaves are arranged in vascular bundles.
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Plant cells are larger and more easily seen due to their cell walls.
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Animal cells have a centrosome (centriole), which is absent in plant cells.
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Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts.
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Plant cells are typically surrounded by a cell wall, making them more easily visible with a light microscope.
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Flowers are the reproductive organs of plants, producing seeds enclosed in fruits
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Monocots and dicots are the two main groups of flowering plants
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Monocots have one cotyledon, while dicots have two
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Monocots include grasses, lilies, daffodils, tulips, palm trees, wheat, rice, corn, oats, and bamboo
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Dicots include most broad-leafed plants, such as deciduous trees, bushes, vegetables, cacti, and many flowers
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Monocots have thin, long leaves and bushy fibrous roots, while dicots have broad leaves and thick taproots
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Parenchyma tissue is comprised of living cells with thin walls that perform a variety of functions, including photosynthesis, food storage, and secretion of hormones
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Collenchyma tissue is composed of living cells with thickened, flexible cell walls that store nutrients and provide support to young and non-woody plants
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Sclerenchyma tissue is made up of dead cells with thickened cell walls that support and strengthen the plant body
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Most of a young plant's body is made up of cells from the ground tissue system
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The dermal tissue system covers and protects the entire plant body
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The vascular tissue system conducts water and dissolved substances throughout the plant body
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Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant
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Cell walls of collenchyma and sclerenchyma provide support and stiffness to the plant
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Parenchyma cells make up a large portion of the storage structures in plants, such as potatoes, seeds, fruits, and roots.
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Xylem and phloem are the two main types of conducting tissues in plants.
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Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
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Tracheids and vessel elements are the two types of conducting cells in xylem.
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Both types of cells develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport.
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Phloem transports dissolved sugars and other organic molecules throughout the plant.
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Phloem contains sieve-tube elements and companion cells for transport and support.
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Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants.
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Photosynthesis occurs in mesophyll cells, utilizing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar.
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Plants absorb water from the soil through roots and transport it to the leaves via the xylem.
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The epidermis of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata.
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The xylem and phloem in leaves are arranged in vascular bundles.
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Plant cells are larger and more easily seen due to their cell walls.
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Animal cells have a centrosome (centriole), which is absent in plant cells.
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Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts.
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Plant cells are typically surrounded by a cell wall, making them more easily visible with a light microscope.
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Xylem and phloem are the two main types of conducting tissues in plants.
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Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
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Tracheids and vessel elements are the two types of conducting cells in xylem.
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Both types of cells develop thick, dead cell walls and contain pits for water transport.
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Phloem transports dissolved sugars and other organic molecules throughout the plant.
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Phloem contains sieve-tube elements and companion cells for transport and support.
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Leaves are the primary photosynthetic structures of most plants.
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Photosynthesis occurs in mesophyll cells, utilizing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar.
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Plants absorb water from the soil through roots and transport it to the leaves via the xylem.
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The epidermis of a leaf regulates the movement of gases and water vapor through stomata.
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The xylem and phloem in leaves are arranged in vascular bundles.
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Plant cells are larger and more easily seen due to their cell walls.
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Animal cells have a centrosome (centriole), which is absent in plant cells.
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Plant cells possess a cell wall, large permanent vacuoles, and chloroplasts.
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Plant cells are typically surrounded by a cell wall, making them more easily visible with a light microscope.
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