Biology 2.1-2.2

Question 1

living things composed of more than one cell

Answer 1

multicelluar organisms

Question 2

a group
of structures designed to function together as a unit to perform a particular job for an organism

Answer 2

system

Question 3

a structure within a system that has a definite form and performs a definite function or functions for the system

Answer 3

organ

Question 4

three types of leafs

Answer 4

1. broad and flat
2. long and thin
3. needle like

Question 5

the flat portion of the leaf

Answer 5

blade

Question 6

the large vine running through the leaf

Answer 6

midrub

Question 7

what attaches the blade to the stem on a leaf

Answer 7

petiole

Question 8

small leaf-like or scale-like structures that helped to cover the leaf when it was developing

Answer 8

stipules

Question 9

contain developing leaf or stem structures

Answer 9

buds

Question 10

have one blade on every petiole

Answer 10

simple leaves

Question 11

have two or more petioles

Answer 11

compound leaves

Question 12

The points at which leaves grow from the stem

Answer 12

node

Question 13

When two leaves grow from each node

Answer 13

opposite

Question 14

only one leaf grows from each node in an alternating pattern up the branch

Answer 14

alternate

Question 15

When there are three or more leaves growing from each node

Answer 15

whorled

Question 16

a cluster
of leaves growing around the base of the plant

Answer 16

rosette

Question 17

More rapid growth on one side of the petiole than the other bends the petiole, thereby orienting the leaves to face the sun

Answer 17

phototropism

Question 18

living material constructed in such a way to perform a particullar task

Answer 18

tissue

Question 19

3 types of tissue

Answer 19

1. structural tissue
2. vascular tissue
3. meristematic tissue

Question 20

composed of elongated,tubular cells,are the super-connecting tissue

Answer 20

vascular tissue

Question 21

transports water and dissolved minerals in leaves

Answer 21

xylem

Question 22

transports food maufactured in the leaves downward

Answer 22

pholem

Question 23

growth repair plant tissue

Answer 23

meristematic tissue

Question 24

provides covering and protection for both the upper and lower leaf stipules

Answer 24

epidermis

Question 25

helps epidermis in water loss

Answer 25

cutile

Question 26

tiny openings in the lower epidermis

Answer 26

stomata

Question 27

the loss of water vapor from stems and leaves

Answer 27

transpiration

Question 28

close and open stamatas

Answer 28

guard cells

Question 29

middle portion of the leaf

Answer 29

mesophyll

Question 30

photosynthesis takes place mainly where

Answer 30

in the mesophyll

Question 31

resembles a post

Answer 31

palisade mesophyll

Question 32

runs through the mesophyll layers and contains vascular tissue

Answer 32

veins

Question 33

branching pattern vennation

Answer 33

pinnate venation

Question 34

venation in rows

Answer 34

parallel venation

Question 35

supports the upper part of the microscope

Answer 35

arm

Question 36

supports the lower part of the microscope

Answer 36

base

Question 37

directs light through the specimen and up the eyepeice of a microscope

Answer 37

illuminator

Question 38

either a rotating disk with openings of various sizes or a single opening that can be various in size like the adjustment of a camera

Answer 38

diaphram

Question 39

flat area with one or more clips for holding the specimen

Answer 39

stage