Plant Structure (Lab & Lecture)

Question 1

What are the components of a plant cell?

Answer 1

• Cell wall
  -Cell membrane
  -Plasmodesmata
  -Rough/Smooth ER
  -Peroxisomes
  -Lysosomes
  -Golgi
  -Mitochondria
  -Plastid
  -Vacuole

Question 2

What is the hierarchal organization of plants?

Answer 2

Cells -> Organs -> Tissues

Question 3

What are the two different types of organ systems and their differences?

Answer 3

Shoot system: above ground; uses photosynthesis
Root system: underground portion; no photosynthesis

Question 4

What are the three different types of plant tissue and their function?

Answer 4

Dermal (outer protective layer), Vascular (Transport of materials), and Ground tissue (site for photosynthesis)

Question 5

What is the difference between annuals, biennials, and perennials?

Answer 5

Annuals: on life cycle (seed -> growth -> flower -> seeds -> die)
Biennials: 2 growing seasons to complete their life cycle
Perennials: live for many years

Question 6

What are the two types of plant growth?

Answer 6

Primary growth: increase in length; cell division in apical meristem
Secondary growth: increase in thickness; cell division in the lateral meristem