Morphology Plants Flashcards
The study of external structure of a plant is called ___________.
Morphology
Morphology is defined as the study of ___________.
external structure of a plant
A successful attempt at the ___________ of higher plants uses technical terms and standard definitions.
classification
Possible variation in different plant parts is due to ___________.
adaptation of plants
The two main systems in a flowering plant are the ___________ system and the ___________ system
Shoot; Root
The ___________ system includes the stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits
Shoot
The ___________ system includes the primary root and secondary roots
Root
The part of the plant responsible for anchoring it to the soil and absorbing water and minerals is the
Root system
The part of the plant that bears leaves, branches, and flowers is called the ___________.
Shoot system
The reproductive structure of the plant that produces seeds is the
Flower
The ___________ is a mature ovary that develops after fertilization
Fruit
The portion of the stem between two nodes is called the ___________.
Internode
The point on the stem where leaves are attached is called the ___________.
Node
The small structure that gives rise to a new shoot or branch is called a ___________.
Bud
The main root that develops from the radicle is called the ___________.
Primary root
The branches that arise from the primary root are called ___________.
Secondary roots
The smaller branches that arise from the secondary roots are called ___________.
Tertiary roots
The primary root, secondary roots, and tertiary roots together form the ___________ system.
Root
The primary root is responsible for providing ___________ and ___________ to the plant.
Anchorage; Absorption of water and minerals
The embryonic shoot in a seed is called the ___________.
Plumule
The embryonic root in a seed is called the ___________.
Radicle
The seed leaves that store food and provide nourishment to the developing embryo are called ___________.
Cotyledons
The ___________ develops into the shoot system after germination
Plumule
The ___________ develops into the root system after germination.
Radicle
In dicot seeds, the structure that stores food for the growing seedling is called ___________.
Cotyledon
