meristems

Question 1

3 basic types of plant tissues

Answer 1

• dermal tissue
• ground tissue
• vascular tissue

Question 2

dermal tissue

Answer 2

outer covering against physical and pathogenic agents + prevents water loss

Question 3

ground tissue

Answer 3

thin walled cells for storage, photosynthesis, support and secretion

Question 4

vascular tissue

Answer 4

Xylem + Phloem; used for transport of water, minerals, nutrients and provide support

Question 5

MERISTEMATIC TISSUE:

Answer 5

derived of aggregates of small cells with the same function as stem cells; undifferentiated and used for growth

Question 6

apical meristems

Answer 6

Differentiated based on position in plant (primary meristem)

Occurs at roots and stems

Shoot Apex: apical meristem and surrounding tissue which uses mitosis and cell division

Stem growth increases with light and carbon dioxide exposure

Question 7

lateral meristems

Answer 7

Growth in plant thickness (secondary growth)

Occurs at cambium, often in trees + shrubs (woody plants)

Vascular Cambium: produces secondary vascular tissue

Cork Cambium: produces cork cells of outer bark ( in trees)