5.1.2 Plant Tissues Flashcards

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What is the epidermis?

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  • outerprotective layer
  • usually one cell layer thick and lacks chloroplasts
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Two types of plant tissues?

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  • meristem
  • permanent
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What is the Meristematic tissue?

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  • consists of cell groups that can divide:
    Apical, lateral, intercalary meristem
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What is the shoot apical meristem?

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  • tips of branches
  • forms new vertical growth upwards with new branches and leaves
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What is the root apical meristem?

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  • tip of the roots
  • necessary for the growth of the root networks to get into the soil
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What is the lateral meristem?

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  • secondary growth
  • responsible for lateral growth
  • growth in stems, branches, and tree trunks
  • responsible for growth of bark on trees
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What is the intercalary meristem?

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  • between mature tissue sections
  • responsible for primary growth in monocots
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