Functions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of stems
A
connect vascular tissue in the leaves to VT in roots
raise & support leaves + reproductive organs
2
Q
What are the 2 stem structures?
A
Herbaceous and woody
3
Q
Herbaceous?
A
no wood, pliable, photosynthesis
4
Q
Woody
A
do not photosynthesize,
secondary growth
5
Q
Function of Roots
A
anchor plant + keep it upright
absorb water + nutrients
- some even store water + carbohydrate
6
Q
Taproot
A
large, thick main root + grows straight down
push very deep in soil
dicot gymnosperms + angiosperms
7
Q
Fibrous root system
A
many small roots (+lateral)
shallower
angiosperm monocot
8
Q
What does the root cortext do?
A
help transport water from epidermis to xylem
9
Q
What does the endodermis do?
A
has a casparian strip in its cell
allows only selected minerals to pass -> prevents backflow
