Wood Flashcards

1
Q

What formation are x and p in in a docot

A

ring

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2
Q

What formation are x and p in in a monocot

A

scattered

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3
Q

Do dicots have abundle sheath

A

no

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4
Q

bundle sheath

A

layer of cells to surround the vasc bundle

Only in monocots

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5
Q

What is the function of the bundle sheath

A

to have control over water regulation

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6
Q

WHat type of cells are in the bundle sheath sclerenchyma

A

sclerenchyma mostly

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7
Q

Are secodnay x and p in monocots

A

no

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8
Q

Is the pith in monocot or dicot roots

A

monocot

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9
Q

Is the pith in monocot or dicto stems

A

dicot stems

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10
Q

Is there a vasc cambium in monocot roots

A

yes

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11
Q

*BE ABLE TO LABEL MONO DI ROOT AND STEM!!

A

-

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12
Q

Where is the cortex in stems

A

between epidermis and phloem

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13
Q

where is the cortex in roots

A

between endodermis and epidermis

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14
Q

What is the bark made up of

A

cork cells phloem periderm

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15
Q

Where are the oldest rings in wood

A

the center

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16
Q

WHat type of wood make up the rings

A

spring and summerwood

17
Q

What type od cells would you see in the rings

A

xylem
parenchymal cells
sclerenchyma cells

18
Q

Springwood

A

secondary xylem
large vessel elements = take up more water when water is abundant

19
Q

summer wood

A

more tracheids bc less water in summer

20
Q

Where is the heartwood located

A

center of tree
old trees

21
Q

is heartwood considered alive

A

no bc the vessels and tracheids are dead

22
Q

Why are the cells in heartwood dead

A

prevent fungal infection and disease

23
Q

what is the plug of a vessel cell celled

A

tylosis

24
Q

Where are tannins found

A

heartwood

25
Q

what do tannins do

A

antimicrobial properties
tree age affects it
barrel ages wines

26
Q

Where is sapwood found

A

outer tree lighter color

27
Q

Where is the active xylem found in an older tree

A

sapwood

28
Q

Why is sapwood considered alive

A

bc parenchyma was initially alive
connects water and minerals

29
Q

hardwood

A

angiosperms
deciduous
more fiber

30
Q

softwood

A

conifers