Chapter 22 Vocab Continued Flashcards
1
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Tracheid
A
Hollow plant cell in xylem tissue with thick cell walls that resist pressure.
2
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Xylem
A
Vascular tissue that carries water upward from the roots to every part of a plant.
3
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Phloem
A
Vascular tissue responsible for the transport of nutrients and carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis.
4
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Lignin
A
Substance in vascular that makes cell walls rigid.
5
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Root
A
Underground organ in plants that absorbs water and minerals.
6
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Leaf
A
Photosynthetic organ that contains one or more bundles of vascular tissue.
7
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Vascular Tissue
A
Specialized to conduct water and nutrients throughout the plant.
