Plant Morphology

Question 1

2 syseyms in basic morphology in plants

Answer 1

shoot system
root system

Question 2

How do plants grow?

Answer 2

Apical meristem
intrecalaray meristem
lateral meristem

Question 3

Apical meristem

Answer 3

increases height ^

Question 4

intercalaray meristem

Answer 4

increases internode length ^
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Question 5

lateral meristem

Answer 5

increase girt <->

Question 6

Plant roots

Answer 6

mechanical function- anchoring plants
Psychological function - take up water and nutrients

interact with abiotic and biotic enviro

Question 7

root system in prarie plants

Answer 7

Adapted for dry condtions
grow long in length to find water

Question 8

Xylem

Answer 8

water and minerals
One way (^) and movement is due to negative pressure

Question 9

Phloem

Answer 9

phtotosyntehsis products ( sugars)
2-way flow due to osmosis and turgor presure

Question 10

Dicot stem

Answer 10

the phloem is arranged in a ring-like structure

Question 11

Cabium

Answer 11

growing tissue

Question 12

blocked xylem can lead to

Answer 12

plant wilt and death

Question 13

Leaves main function:

Answer 13

is photosynthesis and gas exchancge

Question 14

arragnement of leaves - Phylotaxy

Answer 14

oppostie \/
alternate . /
whorled x

Question 15

Evergreen

Answer 15

keep leaves year round

Question 16

deciduous trees

Answer 16

drop leaves in fall