plant tissue systems Flashcards
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Dermal tissue system description
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Tissues that form the outer surfaces of plant parts
Include epidermal and peridemal tissues
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Epidermal tissue description
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Covers surface of roots, stems, leaves
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Periderm tissue
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Functions of Dermal tissue system
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In roots have root hairs absorb more water and materials
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Functions of dermal tissue system
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In leaves produce cuticle - a wax that waterproofs the leafs surface
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Vascular tissue system description
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For transportation of water, minerals and nutrients
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Xylem
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Dead, hollow cells
Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves
8
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Phloem
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Alive at maturity
Transports sugars made by PS
9
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Ground tissue system description
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Filler between dermal and vascular tissue
10
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Ground tissue system functions
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In green plants
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