Chapter 17, 31, and 32- Plants Flashcards

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What are the characteristics of monocots vs. those of dicots?

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Monocots: single cotyledon, parallel veins, scattered vascular bundles, flower parts in multiples of 3, fibrous roots, and long narrow leaves

Dicots: 2 cotyledons, network of veins, vascular bundles in a ring, flower parts in multiples of 4/5, taproot, and broad leaves

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What is the role of stomata in transpiration?

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They allow water to evaporate at the leaves

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What are the characteristics of a bryophyte?

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Rhizoids instead of roots and growth low to the ground in damp places

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What does gymnosperm mean? What are the characteristics of a gymnosperm?

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“Naked seed.” Cones, needle shaped and waxy leaves, and mostly evergreens

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What does angiosperm mean? What are the characteristics of an angiosperm?

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“Enclosed seed.” Flowers and fruit

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What is a taproot?

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A type of root that only has one major part that goes deep into the ground
Ex: carrots, potatoes

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What is the cuticle?

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The waxy coat on the leaf surface that prevent water loss

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What is the role of the guard cells?

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They surround the stomata and open and close them to regulate water loss

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What are xylem and phloem?

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Xylem pulls water up through plants, and phloem transports sugars

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What is lignin?

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An extra strong molecule that helps support plants

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What is capillary action?

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Water rises in the xylem because of adhesion and cohesion

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What is adhesion?

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Water is attracted to the plant

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What is cohesion?

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Water is attracted to itself

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What are the adaptions that allowed plants to transition from water to land?

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Cuticle, stomata, roots, vascular system, lignin, seeds, and pollen.

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