plants Flashcards
1
Q
label the parts of a typical flowering plant
A
shoot system: flower, bud, node, inter node, leaf, stem
root system: toproot, lateral roots
2
Q
list 3 similar functions that both plants and animals perform
A
reproduction, growth, and repair
3
Q
what is the purpose of the root system?
A
absorbs water and minerals from the soil, it also keeps the plant anchored
4
Q
leaf
A
for photosynthesis and gas exchange
5
Q
flower
A
for sexual reproduction
6
Q
stem
A
for support and transport of materials
7
Q
define meristematic cells. what type of animal cell is similar to these?
A
responsible for root and shoot growth
stem cells
