Chapter 35: Vascular plant structure, growth, and development Flashcards
Angiosperms
Flowering plants
2 clades of angiosperms
Monocots & eudicots
3 basic organs of angiosperms
Roots, stems & leaves
2 organ systems of angiosperms
Root system & shoot system
Root system function
(Roots) Anchor the plant & absorb water/minerals
Shoot system function
(Stems and leaves) Gather light and CO2 to make food and energy
Taproot
Large vertical root with smaller roots that branch off (eudicot)
Fibrous roots
Roots form a shallow mat (monocot); no dominant root like a taproot
Primary root
First to emerge
Lateral roots
Responsible for absorption
Root hairs
Increase surface area of root tip; important in absorption
Stem functions
Elevate the leaves
Storage and transport
Some photosynthesis
Root functions
Anchor plant
Absorb water and minerals
Store carbs
Stem parts
Apical bud
Axillary bud
Apical bud
Growing shoot tip, causes elongation of a young shoot
Axillary bud
Structure that has the potential to form a lateral branch, thorn, or flower
Potato stem
Tuber
Strawberry plant stem
Stolon
Iris stem
Rhizome
Leaf functions
Photosynthesis (conversion of light and CO2 to
make food and energy), increase attractiveness
to pollinators, protection
Leaf parts
Blade & petiole
Blade
Broad portion of leaf
Petiole
Joins leaf to node of stem
Monocot leaf veination
Parallel
Eudicot leaf veination
Branching
Types of leaf adaptations
Storage leaves (onion)
Spines (cactus)
Tendrils (grape)
3 types of plant tissues
Dermal
Vascular
Ground
Dermal tissue
made of cells that form the outer protective covering of the plant; regulates water loss, protects from physical damage or attack by pathogens
Cuticle
A waxy coating that helps prevent water loss from the epidermis