Plant Tissues Flashcards
What is tissue?
A cluster of similar cells that share the same specialized structure and function.
What is an organ?
A combination of several types of tissues working together to perform a specific function.
Meristematic cell
An unspecialized plant cell that gives rise to a specific specialized cell.
What does Auxin do?
It prevents lateral buds from growing by silencing gene expression.
What is transpiration?
The evaporation of evaporation from the leaves through the stomata.
How many functions does the plant stem have?
2
What are the functions of the plant’s stem?
- Physical support
2. Transportation of sap
How many functions does the plant’s root have?
3
What are the functions of the plant’s root?
- To anchor the plant in the ground.
- To take up water and minerals from soil.
- To store energy and nutrients supplies for later use.
What is the main function of a plant’s flowers?
Reproductive.
What is the function about of a plant’s flowers?
Flowers
- Produce sperm and eggs for sexual reproduction
- Attract insects and other animals for pollination
- Produce seeds and sometimes fruit after pollination.
What is cohesion?
The ability of water molecules to cling to each other.
What is adhesion?
The ability of water to stick to other surfaces.
How many types of tissue are there in flowers?
4
What are the types of tissue in flowers?
- Epidermal Tissue
- Vascular tissue
- Ground Tissue
- Meristematic Tissue
