Growth in Plants Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of PLANT GROWTH?

A

Primary and Secondary

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It is a type of GROWTH that there is an increase in stem and root length due to the activity of apical meristems at the tips of roots and at the buds of stems.

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Primary Growth

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It is an area of cell division at the tip of a stem or root tip in plant; produces primary tissues.

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Apical Meristem

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4
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It is a dormant embryonic shoot that eventually develops into an apical meristem.

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Bud

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It is a type of GROWTH that increase in a plant’s stem and root girth due to the activity of lateral meristems.

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Secondary Growth

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It is a type of GROWTH that is localized, typically as long cylinders of active growth throughout the lengths of older stems and roots.

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Secondary Growth

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7
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What type of plants have secondary growth?

A

Woody plants

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It is an area of cell division on the side of a vascular plant; the two lateral meristems give rise to secondary tissues.

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Lateral Meristem

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9
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What are the two LATERAL MERISTEMS?

A

Vascular cambium and cork cambium.

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