bio plant unit Flashcards
Non-vascular plants
-do not contain vascular tissue
-no leaf, stem, or roots
-do not produce seeds
-require moist environments
-small
ex. moss
Vascular Plants
-plants containing vascular tissue
-larger with leaves, stems, and roots
-divided into two main groups: produces seeds and seedless
ex. trees, ferns
Seedless Plants
-reproduces using spores
ex. ferns
Seeded Plants
-produces seeds
-divided into main groups: angiosperms and gymnosperms
ex. strawberry
Gymnosperms
-non-flowering plants
-seeds found on surface of cones
ex. pines
Angiosperms
-flowering plants
-largest and most diverse group
-divided into 2 groups: monocots and dicots
ex. roses, apples
Monocot
-1 embryonic seed leaf
-veins in leaves are parallel
-vascular bundles scattered in the stem
-flowering parts in multiples of 3
ex. grass
Dicots
-2 seed leafs
-veins in leaves are net-like
-vascular bundles are arranged in a ring
-flowering parts in multiples of 4s or 5s
ex. roses, sunflowers
Leaves
-Site of photosynthesis
-VERY diverse in Shape, appearance, size,
number
Meristematic tissue
-where new cells are produced
-undifferentiated cells (cells that can turn into different types of cells when needed)
-divides via mitosis leading to the formation of other tissues
Dermal tissue
-outermost layer of plant cell
-acts as a protective shield
-Includes epidermal cells (outer covering)
-Some dermal cells are specialized guard cells and root hairs
Ground tissue
-fills space between dermal and vascular tissues
-Inside of the plant
-Many different functions (support, stores, etc.)
Vascular tissue
-internal system of tubes connecting
roots to leaves
-2 types
Xylem
transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
Phloem
transports nutrients to areas for use or storage
Organs root system
-take in water and dissolved minerals
-anchors it in the soil
-store carbohydrates, water, and nutrients
-role in plant stability and survival
Organs* Shoot System
-above-ground parts like stems, leaves
-Support
-Soft (herbaceous) or hard (woody)
-helps plants grow, produce energy, and reproduce
Stem Function
- support
- conduct fluid
- Store Nutrients
Stem Structure
- Epidermis
-protection - Ground Tissue
- Vascular Tissue
-scattered in monocots
-ringed in dicots
Herbaceous Stems
-Soft, green, flexible
-provide support for plant as it grows
-Die at the end of each growing season
-Can be monocot or dicots
Woody Stems
-Hard
-are dicots
Modified Stems:
-adapted their stems to survive different conditions
-they can be adapted for nutrient storage
-they can be adapted for reproduction
Leaf Tissues
-Vascular (conduction)
-Dermal (protective layer)
-Ground (variety of functions)
-Meristematic (growth)
Leaf Function
photosynthesize
-Some leaves do not perform photosynthesis
Ex. Onions
Leaf Structure (Epidermis & Cuticle)
-produces a waxy cuticle to reduce water loss
-The cuticle and epidermis are
transparent to let sunlight pass through
Leaf Structure (palisade
mesophyll)
-found below the upper epidermis
-this is where most photosynthesis happens
Leaf Structure (spongy mesophyll)
-found below the palisade mesophyll
-it has open spaces for oxygen, carbon
dioxide and water vapour to move
around