Chapter 2.4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the term for the layer of cells that cuts the leaf from its stem in the fall?
A
Abscission layer
2
Q
How does a plant lose most of its water?
A
Transpiration
3
Q
What is the name for the pressure created by water inside the guard cells?
A
Turgor pressure
4
Q
Why do leaves that wilt during daytime recover during the night?
A
Transpiration is reduced at night
5
Q
What are special leaves of vines that have the unique function of holding the vine upright by coiling around some support structure?
A
Tendrils
6
Q
What type of plants are known for trapping and digesting small insects with their special leaves?
A
Insectivorous plants
