Lesson 16 - Kingdom Plantae Part II Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the two parts of a leaf?

A

Blade, petiole

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2
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What role does the petiole serve?

A

Connects the blade with the stem

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3
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TRUE or FALSE: Dicot plants do not contain a petiole.

A

FALSE

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4
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TRUE or FALSE: Monocot plants are sessile

A

TRUE

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5
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A simple leaf has # blade(s) per petiole.

A

1

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6
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A compound leaf has # blade(s) per petiole.

A

2 or more

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7
Q

Leaf veins provide ___________, and _____________ water and nutrients

A

Structure, transport

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8
Q

Explain parallel venation:

A

large, central vein with many more veins running parallel to that vein.

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9
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Explain Pinnate venation:

A

Midrib veins that branch out.

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10
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Explain Palmate venation:

A

Midrib with veins that branch out and other veins that branch out from those veins.

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11
Q

What are the three primary leaf mosaics?

A

Alternate, Opposite, and Whorled

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12
Q

The layer of cells that covers the top and the bottom of the leaf is called…

A

epidermis

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13
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On the underside of the leaf are pores which allow air movement and transpiration. These pores are called…

A

stomata

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14
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What controls the opening and closing of a leaf’s stoma?

A

Guard cells

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15
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Photosynthesis happens inside the leaf’s…

A

mesophyll

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16
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What is required for photosynthesis to occur in a plant?

A

Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight

17
Q

What is the function of stems?

A

Contain vascular tissue

18
Q

The place where leaves are produced on stems are called…

A

Nodes

19
Q

Woody stems produce _____ that protect the tiny leaves throughout the winter.

A

Scales

20
Q

Taproots are usually found in _______ plants; have # primary root that reaches deep in the soil with small secondary roots branching off

A

dicot, 1

21
Q

Fibrous roots are usually found in __________ plants; have ____ branching roots that form a tangled mass in the soil

A

monocot, many

22
Q

The function of root hairs is to…

A

Increase the surface area of the root.