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Plant Science Flashcards

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Roots that branch off from the primary roots.

A

Secondary roots

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Functions of the stem.

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Support, transport, photosynthesis, store food

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2
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A plants health is directly related to its…

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Roots

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3
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This structure protects the root as it grows through the soil.

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Root cap

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4
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Location on the stem where the leaf and bud attach.

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Node

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5
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Where do roots store food?

A

Cortex

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6
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What is cross-pollination?

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When pollen from one plant fertilizes a separate plant.

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7
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Is the pistil a male or female flower structure?

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Female

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8
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True or false: roots grow continuously.

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True

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9
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This is where new plant cells develop within the root.

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Apical meristem

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10
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What is the purpose of root hairs?

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Increase surface area so that more water can be absorbed.

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11
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Horizontal, UNDERGROUND stem.

A

Rhizome

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12
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Horizontal, ABOVE GROUND stem.

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Stolon

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13
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An onion is an example if what type of specialized stem?

A

Bulb

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14
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3 products of photosynthesis.

A

Oxygen, water, glucose

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15
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3 Functions of roots.

A

Absorb water/nutrients, anchor plant, store food

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16
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Water is absorbed by roots through what process?

A

Osmosis

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17
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A carrot is an example of what type of root system?

A

Taproot

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18
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What three parts make up the pistil?

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Stigma, style, ovary

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19
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What two parts make up the stamen?

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Anther and filament

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20
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What parts make up a perfect flower?

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Pistil and stamen

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21
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What is fertilization?

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When sperm (pollen) and egg unite.

22
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What is pollination?

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When pollen attaches to stigma.

23
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Purpose of lenticels?

A

Gas exchange

24
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Color of healthy roots

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White

25
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Purpose of stomata

A

Gas exchange

26
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This root section contains xylem and phloem.

A

Vascular cylinder

27
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Distance between two nodes.

A

Internode

28
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What parts make up a complete flower?

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Pistil, stamen, sepals, petals

29
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Function of phloem?

A

Carry food down

30
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Which region of the roots is where cells divide?

A

Region of cell division

31
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Monocots or dicot: vascular tissue arranged in rings.

A

Dicot

32
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Region of the roots where cells grow longer and wider.

A

Region of elongation

33
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Purpose of bud scale

A

Protect bud in harsh weather.

34
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When a leaf or bud falls off, what is left behind?

A

Bud scale scar

35
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Function of xylem.

A

Transport water and nutrients up to leaves to be used in photosynthesis.

36
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When a seed germinates, the first structure to appear is tend root or…

A

Radicle

37
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Surface of the root is protected by skin cells called…

A

Epidemis

38
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What tissue is responsible for the production of xylem and phloem?

A

Cambium

39
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Area within roots that is only one cell layer thick and controls movement of substances in and out if xylem and phloem.

A

Endodermis

40
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Structure that opens and closes stomata.

A

Guard cells

41
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Three things needed to perform photosynthesis.

A

Carbon dioxide, water, sunlight

42
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Common name for glucose.

A

Sugar

43
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Monocot or dicot: parallel leaf veins.

A

Monocot

44
Q

Waxy layer that protects leaf from drying out.

A

Cuticle

45
Q

C6H12O6

A

Glucose

46
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Potato is an example of what type of specialized stem?

A

Tuber

47
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When the primary and secondary roots are similar in size, this is what type of root system?

A

Fibrous

48
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Five types of specialized stems.

A

Bulb, corm, rhizome, stolon, tuber

49
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In what direction do xylem and phloem conduct materials?

A

Xylem up, phloem down.

50
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Monocot or dicot: taproot system.

A

Dicot

51
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Region of the root where cells differentiate and specialize.

A

Region of maturation

52
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Function of leaf.

A

Photosynthesis

53
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Define respiration.

A

Process in which plant uses energy

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