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Plant Structure Flashcards

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Root Functions

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• Anchor plant into soil
•Absorb water + minerals
• Transport absorbed materials to shoot
•Store food

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Four Root Zones

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  1. Differentiation Zone
  2. Elongation Zone
  3. Meristematic Zone
  4. Protection Zone
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Function of Differentiation Zone

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Cells develop into 3 different types of tissue. Dermal, Ground, and Vascular tissue.

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Function of Elongation Zone

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Cells increase in size

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Function of Meristematic Zone

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New cells are produced by mitosis

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Function of Protection Zone

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A root cap protects the cells as the root pushes through the soil.

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3 Types of Tissue in a Plant

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  1. Dermal Tissue
  2. Ground Tissue
  3. Vascular Tissue
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Function of Dermal Tissue

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Covers and protects the plant, controls gas exchange and water absorption in the root.

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Function of Ground Tissue

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Carries out basic metabolic functions.

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Function of Vascular Tissue

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Provides transport pathways for water and nutrients.

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Stem Functions

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Transport

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12
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Function + Location of Lenticels

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Function = Gas Exchange
Location = Stem of plants

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Difference in Organisation of Vascular Tissue in Root vs Stem

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Root = vascular tissue is located in the centre of the root
Stem = vascular tissue is located in bundles arranged in a circular pattern away from the centre of the stem

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Function of Xylem - Living or Non-Living?

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Carry Water and Minerals, Non-Living

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2 Types of Xylem Tissue Structure

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Tracheids
Vessels

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Function of Phloem - Living or Non-Living?

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Transport Food - Living

17
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2 Components of Phloem Tissue Structure

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  1. Sieve Tube Cells
  2. Companion Cells
18
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Monocot vs Dicot

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Monocot - Vascular Bundles scattered in stem
Dicot - Vascular Bundles in a distinct ring

19
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Functions of Leaf

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  1. Photosynthesis
  2. Transpiration
  3. Gas Exchange
  4. Sometimes store food

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