chapter 28 Flashcards
organ
several types of tissue that together carry out particular functions
vascular plants get what from below ground
water/minerals
vascular plants get what from above ground
co2/light
what three organs do all plants need
roots/stem/leaves
root system
all plants roots. rely on sugar
shoot system
stems leaves and flowers if they have them. relays on water/minerals.
root
anchors plant. absorbs minerals/water. stores carbs.
taproot
main verticals root with branching lateral roots
fibrous root system
doesn’t have main vertical root
root hairs
absorb minerals. thin extensions of epidermal cells that increase surface area. (increase mineral absorption)
stems
consist of an alternating system of nodes.
nodes
points at which leaves are attached
internodes
stem segments between nodes
apical bud (terminal bud)
in stem system. located near the shoot tip and causes elongation of a young shoot.
axillary bud
in stem system. located in the upper angle formed by the leaf and the stem and has the potential to form a lateral branch, thorn, or flower. generally dormant
leaf
main photosynthetic organ of most vascular plants. also does gas exchange, dissipation of heat, and defense.
each plant organ has…
dermal, vascular, and ground tissue
dermal tissue
outer protective covering.
epidermis
dermal tissue in nonwoody plants
cuticle
dermal layer in leaves and most stems. waxy coating that helps prevent water loss from the epidermis.
periderm
dermal layer in woody plants
vascular tissue
facilitates transport of materials through the plant and provides support