chapter 31 final Flashcards
1
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3 types of plant cells
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parenchyma
sclerenchyma
collenchyma
2
Q
dermal system of plants
A
functions in absorption and protection in roots and gas exchange
3
Q
ground tissue functions
A
for storage and support
4
Q
primary growth
A
increase in length that occurs at the tips of stems and roots
5
Q
secondary growth
A
stems and roots increase in diameter
6
Q
roots do what?
A
anchor the plants and store and absorb water and nutrients
7
Q
taproot system has
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a large primary root
8
Q
fibrous root system has
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many small branching roots
9
Q
root hairs are
A
extensions of epidermal cells to increase surface area
10
Q
stems function in
A
transportation and storage of water
11
Q
photosynthesis occurs mainly in the
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palisade mesophyll
12
Q
gas exchange in leaves is controlled by the
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stomata
