Plants and Functions

Question 1

Underground part of the plant.

Answer 1

Root System

Question 2

Above part of the plant.

Answer 2

Shoot System

Question 3

First organ to appear when a seed germinates.

Answer 3

Primary Roots

Question 4

Smaller roots that emerge horizontally from the primary root.

Answer 4

Secondary Roots

Question 5

Secures and protects the root tip.

Answer 5

Root Cap

Question 6

The end of the primary root

Answer 6

Root Tip

Question 7

An extension of plant epidermal cells in growing plant roots.

Answer 7

Root Hairs

Question 8

Outer layer of cells, provides protection and helps in absorption.

Answer 8

Epidermis

Question 9

Serve as a storage area for reserved foods.

Answer 9

Cortex

Question 10

Central region of the root.

Answer 10

Stele

Question 11

Casparian Strip

Answer 11

Controls water transport. Can be found in Stele

Question 12

Boundary between the cortex and the stele.

Answer 12

Endodermis

Question 13

Pericycle/Cambium

Answer 13

Support, protect and functionally assist phloem and xylem cells. Function to facilitate and regulate new lateral root growth.

Question 14

Vascular tissue that transports food and water.

Answer 14

Phloem

Question 15

Vascular tissue that transports water. One way flow

Answer 15

Xylem

Question 16

Carries out basic metabolic functions and stores food and water. Cortex and Pith.

Answer 16

Ground Tissue

Question 17

Transportation vessel, Phloem and Xylem.

Answer 17

Vascular tissue

Question 18

The location on a stem to which a leaf or branch is attached.

Answer 18

Node

Question 19

The part of a plant stem between two nodes.

Answer 19

Internode

Question 20

Located in the axil of a leaf. Potential to form shoots.

Answer 20

Lateral Bud

Question 21

A protective tissue.

Answer 21

Epidermis

Question 22

Tissues that are originally able to regenerate the plant, increase growth.

Answer 22

Shoot Tip

Question 23

Protects the outer layer of the shoot.

Answer 23

Epidermis

Question 24

Transport and store nutrients and provide support. Located outside the ring.

Answer 24

Cortex

Question 25

Produces new phloem and xylem cells. Located between Phloem and Xylem.

Answer 25

Cambium

Question 26

Transport and store nutrients and provide support. Located inside the ring.

Answer 26

Pith

Question 27

The tip of the leaf. Water droplets accumulation

Answer 27

Apex

Question 28

The sides of the leaf. Reduces water loss.

Answer 28

Margin

Question 29

Smaller lateral parts connecting to the midrib. Transports nutrients throughout the leaf.

Answer 29

Veins

Question 30

The middle strand. Helps the leaf to keep in an upright position.

Answer 30

Midrib

Question 31

Part where the leaf attaches to the stem.

Answer 31

Base

Question 32

Leaf stalk that joins a leaf to the stem. Provide mechanical support to self hold or adjust the leaf to the sun.

Answer 32

Petiole

Question 33

Small leaf wings that attach to the leaf stalk. Protect the next leaf or bud as it grows.

Answer 33

Stipule

Question 34

Allow CO2 and Oxygen to enter the leaf, and excess water to exit the leaf. Protects outer layer.

Answer 34

Upper Epidermis

Question 35

Provide transport pathways for water and nutrients throughout the leaf.

Answer 35

Vascular Bundle

Question 36

Where most of the photosynthesis occurs in the leaf.

Answer 36

Palisade Mesophyll

Question 37

To allow for the interchange of CO2 that is needed for photosynthesis.

Answer 37

Spongy Mesophyll

Question 38

CO2 gateway. Gas exchange.

Answer 38

Stomata

Question 39

Allow CO2 and Oxygen to enter the leaf, and excess water to exit the leaf. Protects outer layer.

Answer 39

Lower Epidermis

Question 40

Male parts of a flower and what is it called

Answer 40

Anther and Filament (Stamen)

Question 41

Produces pollen

Answer 41

Anther

Question 42

Support for Anther

Answer 42

Filament

Question 43

Female parts of a flower and what is it called

Answer 43

Stigma. style. and ovary (Pistil)

Question 44

Modified leaves that have unique shape and color to attract pollinators

Answer 44

Petals

Question 45

Protects the flower before it opens

Answer 45

Sepal

Question 46

Sticky bulb that catches pollen grains

Answer 46

Stigma

Question 47

Passageway for pollen

Answer 47

Style

Question 48

Part of the pistil that holds the egg awaiting fertilization

Answer 48

Ovary

Question 49

The small egg that grows into a seed after fertilization

Answer 49

Ovule

Question 50

A stem that supports a single flower and transports food and water

Answer 50

pedicle

Question 51

Controls relationship between the external environment and the embryo.

Answer 51

Hilum

Question 52

Helps absorb water at the time of germination of the seed.

Answer 52

Micropyle

Question 53

Provides support and nutrition to the developing plant embryo.

Answer 53

Cotyledon

Question 54

To protect the embryo and to transmit information regarding the external environment.

Answer 54

Seed Coat

Question 55

Parts of embryo:

Answer 55

Hypocotyl, Epicotyl, and Radicle

Question 56

Supplies nutrients, protects and controls embryo growth. Mechanical barrier.

Answer 56

Endosperm

Question 57

Outer layer of a fruit

Answer 57

Exocarp

Question 58

Middle layer of the fruit

Answer 58

Mesocarp

Question 59

Innermost layer of the pericarp

Answer 59

Endocarp

Question 60

Parts of pericarp

Answer 60

Endocarp, Mesocarp, and Exocarp