Dicotyledonous root Flashcards
What is the primary function of the dicotyledonous root?
Absorption of water and minerals
What is the outermost layer of the dicotyledonous root called?
Epidermis
Which tissue in the dicotyledonous root is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients?
Xylem
What is the central region of the root called, where cells store food?
Pith
True or False: The dicotyledonous root has a taproot system.
True
What type of root system does the dicotyledonous root have?
Taproot system
Fill in the blank: The dicotyledonous root has a __________ vascular bundle arrangement.
Radial
Which zone of the dicotyledonous root contains actively dividing cells responsible for growth?
Meristematic zone
What is the function of the root hairs in the dicotyledonous root?
Increase surface area for absorption
Which layer of the dicotyledonous root is responsible for protection and water retention?
Cortex
What is the name of the region in the dicotyledonous root where cells differentiate into specific tissues?
Differentiation zone
True or False: The dicotyledonous root has a well-defined endodermis.
True
What is the function of the endodermis in the dicotyledonous root?
Regulate the movement of water and minerals
What is the name of the layer in the dicotyledonous root that surrounds the vascular tissue and regulates nutrient transport?
Pericycle
Which zone of the dicotyledonous root contains cells that are elongating and differentiating into specific cell types?
Maturation zone
