Chr. 35 Plant structure and Growth

Question 1

Taproot

Answer 1

One main primary root, usually develops from the primary root

Question 2

Nodes

Answer 2

The points at wich leaves are attached

Question 3

Internodes

Answer 3

Stem section between the nodes

Question 4

Apical bud

Answer 4

The growing shoot tip

Question 5

Difference veins mono/eudicots

Answer 5

Most monocots have parallel major veins of equal diameter that run the length of the blade. Eudicots generally have a branched network of veins arising from a major vein (the midrib) that runs down the center of the blade.

Question 6

Dermal tissue/epirdermis

Answer 6

Serves as the outer protective covering of the plant (like skin).

Question 7

Vascular tissue/Stelle

Answer 7

Tissue that facilitates the transport of materials trough the plant.

Question 8

Xylem

Answer 8

Conduct water and dissolved minnerals upwards from roots.

Question 9

Phoem

Answer 9

Transports sugars and other products downwards.

Question 10

Ground tissue

Answer 10

Tissue that is neither Vascular or Dermal

Question 11

Indeterminate growth

Answer 11

Growth that occurs throughout life.

Question 12

Apical meristems

Answer 12

located at root and shoot tips, provide cells that enable primary growth.

Question 13

lateral meristems

Answer 13

provide cells that enable secondary growth.

Question 14

Endodermis

Answer 14

A cylinder one cell thick that forms the boundary with the vascular cylinder.

Question 15

mesophyll

Answer 15

The leaf’s ground tissue.

Question 16

Pattern formation

Answer 16

The development of specific structures in specific locations.