THE BODY OF PLANTS Flashcards by Allesandra Datar

are non-reproductive organs of plants which include the leaves, stem, and roots

vegetative organs

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functions of the roots

anchorage
absorption of water & dissolved minerals
food storage

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is the origin of roots

radicle and hypocotyl

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is a vascular tissue that transport nutrients such as sucrose and amino acids throughout the plant

phloem

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is a vascular tissue that transports water throughout the plant

xylem

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where the branches of roots originate from

pericycle

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do young roots bear hair that are fragile projections from the epidermal cell and increase absorption capability

YES

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part of the roots found on the very tip and serves as a protection from injury

root cap

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scientific name of Beet

Beta vulgaris

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scientific name of Carrot

Daucus carota

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scientific name of Dandelion

Tanaxum officinale

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scientific name of Radish

Raphanus sativus

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scientific name of Oak tree

Quercus spp.

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BEET: TAP ROOT OR FIBROUS ROUT?

TAP ROOT

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CARROT: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT

TAP ROOT

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DANDELION: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT

TAP ROOT

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RADISH: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT

TAP ROOT

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OAK TREE: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT

TAP ROOT

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scientific name of Beans

Phaseolus spp.

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scientific name of Coconut

Cocos nucifera

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scientific name of Grass

Poaceae family

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scientific name of Corn

Zea mays

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scientific name of Wheat

Triticum aestivum

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scientific name of Onion

Allium cepa

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scientific name of Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

BEANS: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT?

FIBROUS ROOT

COCONUT: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT?

FIBROUS ROOT

GRASS: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT?

FIBROUS ROOT

WHEAT: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT?

FIBROUS ROOT

CORN: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT?

FIBROUS ROOT

ONION: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT?

FIBROUS ROOT

TOMATO: TAP ROOT OF FIBROUS ROOT?

FIBROUS ROOT

a root system which has a primary root

tap root system

functions of the stem

* conduction of material * production & support of leaves and reproductive structures * food storage

is the origin of the stem

epicotyl

stem that grows above ground

aerial stem

stem that grows underground

subterranean stem

are stems that are sometimes erect, climbing, and postulate

aerial stem

are stems that have a variety of growth habit

subterranean stem

scientific name of Ginger

Zingiber officinale

scientific name of Bamboo

Bambusa spp.

scientific name of Potato

Solanum tuberosum

scientific name of Cassava

Manihot esculenta

scientific name of Yam

Dioscorea spp.

GINGER: RHIZOME OR TUBER

RHIZOME

BAMBOO: RHIZOME OR TUBER

RHIZOME

POTATO: RHIZOME OR TUBER

TUBER

CASSAVA: RHIZOME OR TUBER

TUBER

YAM: RHIZOME OR TUBER

TUBER

is a type of stem that has a hard, rough outer layer

woody stem

is a type of stem that has a smooth outer layer

herbaceous stem

STEM: soft and green

HERBACEOUS STEM

STEM: little growth in diameter

HERBACEOUS STEM

STEM: tissue chiefly primary

HERBACEOUS STEM

STEM: annual

HERBACEOUS STEM

STEM: covered by epidermis

HERBACEOUS STEM

STEM: buds are mostly naked

HERBACEOUS STEM

STEM: tough and not green

WOODY STEM

STEM: considerable growth in diameter

WOODY STEM

STEM: tissue chiefly secondary

WOODY STEM

STEM: perennial

WOODY STEM

STEM: covered by corky bark

WOODY STEM

STEM: buds are chiefly covered by scale

WOODY STEM

is a lateral outgrowth of a stem, arises at a node and possesses a bud in its axil

LEAVES

are flattened and expanded but modified/specialized kinds do not necessarily have a flattened structure

LEAVES

a primary food manufacturing plant organ

LEAVES

refer to the arrangement of leaves of plants

phyllotaxy

scientific name of Maple

Acer spp.

scientific name of Rose

Rosa spp.

scientific name of Pine

Pinus spp.

scientific name of Mint

Mentha spp.

scientific name of Lilies

Lilium spp.

leaf arrangement of Maple

alternate

leaf arrangement of Rose

alternate

leaf arrangement of Pine

spiral

leaf arrangement of Mint

opposite

leaf arrangement of Lilies

whorled

are parts of the plant that function in the production of a new plant

reproductive parts

is a ripened ovary and the result of the union of gametes

fruits

is a mature ovule

seeds

what consists a seed?

* embryo * endosperm * cotyledon * seed coat

scientific name of Ampalaya

Momordica charantia

scientific name of Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

scientific name of Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

scientific name of Rice

Oryza sativa

scientific name of Pandan

Pandanus amaryllifolius

describe cells

* is the basic unit of life * serves as a physical framework

THE BODY OF PLANTS Flashcards

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