chapter 31 final Flashcards

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1
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3 types of plant cells

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parenchyma
sclerenchyma
collenchyma

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dermal system of plants

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functions in absorption and protection in roots and gas exchange

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3
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ground tissue functions

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for storage and support

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4
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primary growth

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increase in length that occurs at the tips of stems and roots

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5
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secondary growth

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stems and roots increase in diameter

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6
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roots do what?

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anchor the plants and store and absorb water and nutrients

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7
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taproot system has

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a large primary root

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8
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fibrous root system has

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many small branching roots

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9
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root hairs are

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extensions of epidermal cells to increase surface area

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10
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stems function in

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transportation and storage of water

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11
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photosynthesis occurs mainly in the

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palisade mesophyll

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12
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gas exchange in leaves is controlled by the

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stomata

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