Plant Cells, tissues, and organs

Question 1

Cell Specialization

Answer 1

Process by which cells develop similar cells into cells that have specific functions within a multi-cellular organism

Question 2

Cell Differentiation

Answer 2

Process where a cell changes from one type to another

Question 3

What is responsible for making specialized cells in plants?

Answer 3

Meristem (Meristematic cells)

Question 4

Meristematic cells

Answer 4

“Plant” Stem Cells. Unspecialized plant cells that produce new cells that differentiate into the specialized cells that make up different plant tissues.

Question 5

Hierarchy of Plant

Answer 5

Cells—>Tissues—>Organ—>Organ System—>Organism

Question 6

Types of plant cells

Answer 6

Xylem

Phloem

Question 7

3 types of plant tissue

Answer 7

Dermal
Vascular
Ground

Question 8

4 types of organs

Answer 8

[Roots
Stems
Leaves] Help plant live and grow
Flowers (reproductive organ)

Question 9

2 organ systems

Answer 9

Root (Below ground)

Shoot (Above ground)

Question 10

Leaf

Answer 10

Provide surface area where photosynthesis can occur.

Stores starch

Question 11

Excess glucose turns into…

Answer 11

Starch stored in the leaf

Question 12

Dermal Tissue (Epidermis)

Answer 12

“barrier”
protects inside
controls exchange of water + gases

Question 13

Vascular tissue function + consists of

Answer 13

Transports water + sugar (glucose)
Consists of:
Xylem [transports water]
Phloem [transports sugar]

Question 14

Cuticle

Answer 14

Outermost layer,
waxy,
non cellular
Waterproof coating

Prevent H2O loss

Question 15

Epidermis

Answer 15

One cell layer thick

Protect inner cells

Question 16

Palisade cells

Answer 16

Column shaped cells

Site of photosynthesis

Question 17

Spongy Parenchyma Cells

Answer 17

Loose spaces

Site of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

Question 18

Veins

Answer 18

Xylem + Phloem

Question 19

Guard Cells

Answer 19

Contain Stomata

Controls gas exchange through stoma (allows CO2 into plant; O2 + H2O out)

Question 20

Function of male structures in flower

[Stamen]

Answer 20

Anther: Pollen production

Filament: Stalk containing anther

Question 21

Function of female structures in flower

[Carpel]

Answer 21

Stigma: Sricky top, receptive surface for pollen
Style: Stalk of Carpel
Ovary: Contains ovule. Matured to become fruit
Sepal: Leaf like structure. Protects flower bed

Question 22

Functions of all organs

Answer 22

Roots: Absorb H2O. Anchor plant
Stem: Support leaves + flowers. Transport H2O + sugar. Store food
Leaves: Photosynthesis
Flowers: Reproductive organs. Produce seeds

Question 23

Photosynthesis

Answer 23

Process used to convert light energy into chemical energy.
6CO2 + 6H2O ——> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Sunlight energy I(the arrow meaning “in the presence of”)

Question 24

Ground tissue

Answer 24

Photosynthesis + Storage