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What are angiosperms?

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A flowering plant that reproduces by way of flowers

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What are the four main types of plant tissues?

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  • Vascular
  • Ground
  • Meristematic
  • Protective
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What is the primary function of vascular tissues?

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Transports materials (water and sugar) from one part of an organism to another

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What does xylem transport?

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Xylem sap (water & minerals) from the roots to all other parts of the plant

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What are the two main types of cells that make up xylem?

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  • Vessel Elements
  • Tracheids
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What is lignin?

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A plastic-like phenolic polymer found in secondary cell walls in wood. It strengthens the organ

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What is a vessel?

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Long, hollow, tube-like structure that is made up of many vessel elements that are connected end-to-end.

The ends and sides of vessels are either absent or perforated (i.e. have holes), allowing xylem sap to pass vertically and laterally.

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What are vessel elements?

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A singular vessel which transports xylem sap and is found only in angiosperms.

They can connect with other vessel elements to form a vessel.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary cell walls?

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  • Primary cell walls are more stretchable
  • Secondary cell walls are rigid
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What is the main function of phloem?

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Transports dissolved sugars from leaves to other parts of the plant

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What are the two types of cells in phloem?

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  • Companion Cell
  • Sieve Tube Cell
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What is a sieve tube cell?

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Smaller than vessel elements, and lacks a nucleus at maturity.

The cytoplasm of each sieve tube element is connected to the companion cell through pores

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What do companion cells do?

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Possess a nucleus and direct the operations (of the sugar water) of a sieve tube

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What are the three types of ground tissues? How do they differ from each other?

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  • Parenchyma
  • Collenchyma
  • Sclerenchyma

They differ in the thickness of their cell walls

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What is the primary function of parenchyma cells?

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  • Provide some support
  • Store foods (starch/sugar)
  • Store water
  • Perform photosynthesis
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What characterizes collenchyma cells?

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Thicker and more rigid cell walls, providing support for stems

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What is the main function of sclerenchyma cells?

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Protects the plants’ organs and supports the plants’ stems

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What are meristematic tissues?

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The stem cells of plants that produce new cells through mitosis

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Where are apical meristems found?

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At the tips of roots and shoots

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What is the function of lateral meristems?

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Responsible for secondary growth (horizontal growth)

They include the vascular cambium and the cork cambium

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What is the vascular cambium?

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A ring between the xylem and phloem that produces new xylem and phloem

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What is cork cambium?

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Forms under the epidermis and produces cork to protect the plant

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What does the epidermis do?

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Acts as the outer protective layer of leaves, nonwoody stems, and roots

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What are the 4 main functions of roots?

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  • Anchor plant into soil
  • Store starch and nutrients
  • Transport water
  • Absorb water, nutrients, minerals
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What is a cuticle?
A waxy substance covering the epidermis
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What are fibrous roots primarily associated with?
Monocots
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Name in order, what the root tissues are. (ex. epidermis...)
[Epidermis, Cortex, Endodermis, Casparian Strip, Phloem, Vascular Cambium, Xylem]
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What are the 4 main functions of shoots (stems)?
* Support the leaves * Transport sugars * Store starch and nutrients * Transport water and nutrients
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What are the 4 characteristics of herbaceous stems?
* Mostly monocots * Soft stems * Do not survive winter * Vascular bundles scattered
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What are the 4 characteristics of woody stems?
* Hard tissues (wood) * Survive winter * Allow extensive secondary growth * Vascular bundles arranged in a ring pattern
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What do monocotyledons have in terms of vascular bundles?
Randomly scattered vascular bundles
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What are the three parts of a seed?
* Seed coat * Endosperm * Embryo
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What is a rhizome? Example?
A modified thick and fleshy stem that grows either just above soil or below soil and produces new shoots. Ginger & tumeric
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What are tubers?
Modified stems that grow under the soil, filled with starches
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What are bulbs?
Modified leaves wrapped around an underground stem, arranged in layers
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What adaptations do plants in Dry Environments need?
Thick cuticles to prevent water loss and stomas on the underside of the leaf ## Footnote This adaptation is crucial for survival in arid environments.
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What adaptation do many desert plants have to prevent animals from eating them?
Thorns ## Footnote Thorns deter herbivores from consuming the plants.
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What structural adaptations do desert plants have to prevent water evaporation?
Thicker epidermis and thicker cuticle ## Footnote These adaptations help minimize water loss in arid conditions.
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Where are the stomata located on the leaves of desert plants?
On the bottom of the leaf ## Footnote This placement helps to keep them shaded and cool.
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What is the primary concern for plants in wet areas regarding water?
Flooding, suffocation, and fungi infections. ## Footnote Excess water can lead to issues such as fungal infections.
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What structural feature do aquatic plants like lily pads have for water management?
Stoma at the top of the leaf ## Footnote This adaptation is unique to aquatic plants for effective gas exchange.
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What is the function of the cuticle on leaves?
Prevent water loss and act as a barrier against infections ## Footnote The cuticle is a waxy layer produced by the epidermis.
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What is the epidermis in the context of leaf structure?
The first layer of cells that acts like 'skin' ## Footnote It protects the inner cells and regulates gas exchange and it makes cuticles
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What are stomata and what is their function?
Breathing holes in the epidermis for gas exchange ## Footnote They allow CO2 in and O2 out, facilitating photosynthesis.
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What process involves the release of water from leaves?
Transpiration ## Footnote Transpiration helps pull water up from the roots.
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What is the role of chloroplasts in leaves?
Site of photosynthesis ## Footnote Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which captures sunlight for energy conversion.
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What is transpiration?
The loss of water from plants, primarily through small openings called stomata. ## Footnote Transpiration helps pull water up from roots.
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What are veins in the context of plants?
Vascular bundles that transport water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant. ## Footnote Veins can be categorized as monocots (parallel) or dicots (net-like).
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What is the function of guard cells?
Control the opening and closing of stomata. ## Footnote Guard cells are kidney-shaped and regulate gas exchange.
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What gases are involved in the process of photosynthesis?
CO2 (carbon dioxide) and O2 (oxygen).
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What is the palisade mesophyll layer?
The layer of densely packed cells containing chloroplasts for maximum photosynthesis. ## Footnote It is located beneath the upper epidermis of leaves.
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What characterizes the spongy mesophyll layer?
Loosely packed cells with air pockets to facilitate gas exchange. ## Footnote It is located beneath the palisade layer.
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What is the role of chloroplasts?
Organelles responsible for photosynthesis, containing chlorophyll. ## Footnote Chlorophyll captures light energy and gives plants their green color.
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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ layer contains loosely packed cells and facilitates gas exchange.
spongy mesophyll
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True or False: Monocots have net-like veins.
False
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True or False: The palisade mesophyll layer is responsible for the majority of photosynthesis in leaves.
True

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