Module 6: Multicellular Plant Body

Question 1

What are the 2 main systems of a multicellular plant body?

Answer 1

Root system and shoot system

Question 2

Where is the root system located?

Answer 2

Under the ground

Question 3

Where is the shoot system located?

Answer 3

Above the ground

Question 4

What are the 6 organs of a multicellular plant body?

Mention in which subdivision each one belongs to

Answer 4

Vegetative: Root, shoot, leaf
Reproduction: Flower, fruit, seed

Question 5

What is an epidermis?

Answer 5

A dermal tissue and the outer covering of a plant

Question 6

What are the 3 appendages of the epidermis?

Answer 6

Stomates, trichomes, and root hairs

Question 7

What is a stomata?

Plural: Stomates

Answer 7

They are found in leaves, and are responsible for the gas exchange in and out of the leaves

Question 8

What is a trichome?

Answer 8

An epidermal extension found in roots, stem, and leaves

Question 9

What are the 2 types of a trichome?

Answer 9

Glandular and non-glandular

Question 10

Where is a root hair found?

Answer 10

Roots

Question 11

What are meristems?

Answer 11

The growing points of a plant

Question 12

What are the 2 types of meristems?

Answer 12

Primary/apical and secondary/lateral

Question 13

What is the function of a primary/apical meristem?

Answer 13

Responsible for growth of length

Question 14

What are the 2 manifestations of a primary/apical meristem?

Mention each one’s functions

Answer 14

Root apex and shoot apex

Root: Growth of roots & Shoot: Growth of stem, leaves, and flowers

Question 15

What is the function of a secondary/lateral meristem?

Answer 15

Responsible for growth of width

Question 16

What are the 2 manifestations of a secondary/lateral meristem?

Mention each one’s functions

Answer 16

Vascular cambium and cork cambium

Vascular cambium: Growth inside & Cork cambium: Growth outside

Question 17

What are the 3 types of simple tissues?

Answer 17

Parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma

Question 18

What are the characteristics of a parenchyma?

Answer 18

Thin walls, alive at maturity, multi-functional

Question 19

What are the characteristics of a collenchyma?

Answer 19

Unevenly thickened walls, alive at maturity, supports primary or apical growth

Question 20

What are the characteristics of a sclerenchyma?

Mention the two types of sclerenchyma

Answer 20

Evenly thickened walls; dead at maturity; protection, support, and strength

Two types: Sclereids and fibers

Question 21

What are the 3 types of basic tissues?

Answer 21

Dermal, ground, and vascular tissues

Question 22

What does a dermal tissue consist of?

Answer 22

Epidermis

Question 23

What do ground tissues consist of?

Answer 23

Parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma

Question 24

What do vascular tissues consist of?

Answer 24

Xylem and phloem

Question 25

What does a xylem do? | Mention in what direction it goes

Answer 25

Carries water and nutrients | From roots to shoots

Question 26

What are the 2 types of xylem?

Answer 26

Tracheids and vessel members

Question 27

What does a phloem do? | Mention in what direction it goes

Answer 27

Carries food, like sugar and amino acids | From leaves to roots/flowers

Question 28

What is a type of phloem?

Answer 28

Sieve-tube members

Question 29

What are the 4 types of complex tissues?

Answer 29

Xylem, phloem, periderm, and secretory structures

Question 30

What is a periderm?

Answer 30

Found mostly in trees, and has a protective covering and cork

Question 31

What are secretory structures?

Answer 31

Responsible for latex, resins, nectar, and other substances