EXP. 6-12 Post Lab Discussion Flashcards
Scientific study of tissues
HISTOLOGY
group of cells organized into a functional unit
Tissues
consist of rapidly dividing cells
Meristematic tissues
have already assumed various shapes and sizes related to their specific functions as they develop and mature
Permanent tissues
carries and transports nutrients and water
Vascular tissues
epidermis
Protective tissues
4 TISSUES
Meristematic tissues
Permanent tissues
Vascular tissues
Protective tissues
Least specialized permanent tissue composed of living thin walled cell
PARENCHYMA
Cell contains numerous chloroplast for photosynthesis
Chlorenchyma
Irregular cell surrounded with large air space
Aerenchyma
secrete nectar, fragrances, mucilage, resins, and oils
Glandular cells
Living cell with thickening in corner leaving the lateral wall thinning
COLLENCHYMA
May be either short and prismatic, elongated and tapering or polygonal in transverse section
COLLENCHYMA
(A) Masses of collenchyma cells often occur in the outer parts of stems and leaf stalks. Collenchyma forms a band about 8 to 12 cells thick.
(B) The primary wall is thicker at the corners; No intercellular spaces are present
Peperomia Stem
— Cells possess thick lignified secondary wall
— May or may not be living
— Occurs in cluster or group among parenchymatous cells surrounding vascular tissue
SCLERENCHYMA
Elongated cells with pointed end walls
Fiber
Roundish or polygonal cell with walls varying in thickness
Sclera’s or Stone Cell
— Outermost layer of cells or any plant organ with primary growth
— irregular, isodiametric & distinctly elongated in shaped with outer cell impregnated or not with cutin (cuticle)
— Specialized cells present in the epidermis are the guard cells of stomata
EPIDERMIS
Irregular, isodiametric & distinctly elongated in shaped with outer cell impregnated or not with _______________
cutin (cuticle)
Specialized cells present in the epidermis are the _____________
guard cells of stomata
aka Epidermal Outgrowths/Hairs
Trichomes
Trichomes Functions:
- protection from insects and excessive sunlight
- aids in nutrient uptake
- spread of seeds
GLANDULAR TRICHOMES
Aratiles – Muntingia calabura
Stinging Trichomes
Lipa – Laportea meyeniana