Bio Definitions

Question 1

Zygote

Answer 1

eukaryotic (nuclues within membrane) cell formed by a fertilization event between two gametes

Question 2

Shoot Apical Meristem (SAM) or Apex

Answer 2

population of cells located at the tip of the shoot axis. It produces lateral organs, stem tissues and regenerates itself.

Question 3

Internode

Answer 3

portion of a plant stem between nodes

Question 4

NADP

Answer 4

a cofactor used in anabolic reactions, such as the Calvin cycle and lipid and nucleic acid syntheses, as a reducing agent.

Question 5

Mesophyll

Answer 5

the inner tissue (parenchyma) of a leaf, containing many chloroplasts

Question 6

Membrane

Answer 6

mixture of lipids/proteins

Question 7

phospholipids

Answer 7

component of cell membrane. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic

Question 8

Xylem

Answer 8

transport water (+nutrients)from roots to stems and leaves

Question 9

Phloem

Answer 9

transports the soluble organic compounds made during photosynthesis to parts of plant (partic. sugars)

Question 10

Development cycle of plant

Answer 10

Zygote embryo –seed  juvenile  adult flower zygote

Question 11

Monocarpic (cycle)

Answer 11

plants die at end of developmental cycle

Question 12

Polycarpic (cycle)

Answer 12

Plant starts new cycle at end of developmental cycle