plant cells and tissues Flashcards
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tissues are groups of?
cells performing the same function
organs are?
tissues contributing to the same function
systems are
organs performing the same funtion
what are some examples of a shoot system?
stem, leaves, buds, flowers( everything above ground)
functions of a shoot system?
gas exchange and photosynthesis
what’s a root system?
everything that is below the ground even the aerial roots even if they are above ground
whats the function of a root system?
transport of materials
whats dermal tissue?
layer of cells that covers all non woody plants(usually one cell thick)
whats dermal tissue responsible for?
exchange of matter and gases in and out of plant
what is ground tissue?
layer beneathe the epidermis that diffuses through the spaces
funtions of the stem?
strength and support
funtions of the roots?
food and water storage
funtions of the leaves?
photosynthesis
what cells does palisade tissue have?
long , ridged, rectangular cells
whats the function of the palisade tissue?
photosynthesis
what is spongy mesophyll
tissue layer of lossly spaced cells in a leaf
whats the function of spongy mesophyll
diffusion of oxygen out and carbon dioxide towards the palisade cells
function of vascular tissue
provides leaf with water needed for transportation and photosynthesis, and removes sugars
what is phloem
sieve tube cells and companion cells
what is the funtion of phloem
transports sucrose, sugar is used for protein
what is xylem?
thick walled tubes
is xylem living?
no
what is the function of xylem?
moves water and disolved minerals from the roots up to the stem then to the leaves
what is a vascular bundle
a strand of xylem, phloem and associated tissues bunched together