Plant Structure and Function Flashcards
Tissue systems definition
Involve roots, stems, and leaves, which are organs. Each of these organs has Dermal, vascular, and ground tissue.
Dermal tissue
Covers and protects the plant
Vascular tissue
Supports the plant, and transports water and nutrients.
Ground tissue
Produces and stores food products. Helps with the physical support of the plant.
Epidermis definition
Single layer of cells in some plants. Is dermal tissue. In other plants, may have multiple layers and be covered with bark.
Cuticle
waxy coating on the surface of the epidermis
what does dermal tissue in roots include
root hair cells
Root hair cells
Increase surface area of roots so that more water can be absorbed
What is vascular tissue made up of
xylem and phloem
Xylem
Contains vessel elements and transports water.
What happens when xylem dies. What does this allow for.
The cell walls at both ends of the vessel elements are left with slitlike openings. This allows water to move more easily.
What is left when tracheids die. What does said thing contain, and what does what said thing contains do.
Only the cell walls. The cell walls contain lignin. Lignin is water resistant and helps give wood its strength.
What do the pits of tracheids do.
Help water diffuse into the surrounding area.
Phloem
Have sieve tube elements and transport nutrients and carbohydrates.
What is phloem like at maturity.
At maturity, phloem will have lost its nuclei and most of its organelles.
How is phloem arranged and what does this form?
Phloem is arranged end to end forming sieve tubes.