CB2c Growth In Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Meristem
A
A small area of undifferentiated cells in a plant where cells are dividing rapidly (by mitosis)
2
Q
Many of the cells produced after cell division, increase in length. This is called…
A
elongation
3
Q
After elongation, the cells differentiate into…
A
Specialised cells that have different functions
4
Q
Measuring growth in plants (calculation)
Using a percentage
A
(Final value-starting value /starting value) x 100
5
Q
Xylem Vessels adaptations
A
Thickened wall to withstand water pressure
Tiny pores in wall allow water and mineral salts to enter
No cytoplasm so vessel is empty
