Module 12 Part 1-Information Flashcards
1
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Formed by thin, moderately branching roots growing from the stem.
A
fibrous root systems
2
Q
Main root of a primary root system, growing vertically downward.
A
taproot systems
3
Q
Woody plants have stems that live for many years adding new growth each year.
A
4
Q
Herbaceous plants have stems that die back to the ground each year.
A
5
Q
Root cap
A
It is composed of dead, thick-walled cells and protects the root.
6
Q
Meristematic region
A
The part just above the root cap, where undifferentiated cells carry out mitosis.
7
Q
Elongation region
A
In this section, cells begin to differentiate into specific kinds of cells.
8
Q
Maturation region
A
Cells become fully differentiated and root hairs are produced allowing it to absorb more water and nutrients.
