Plants- Growth And Development Flashcards
1
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Growth
A
The process of cell arrangement
2
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Differentiation
A
The process of cell specialization
3
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What is Apical Meristem? What is primary growth?
A
- plant tissue composed of actively dividing cells; responsible for primary growth located at the top of the roots and shoots of the plants
- plant growth originating from the apical meristems throughout the life of the plant; results in increases in length and any growth in diameter of stems and roots that occurs in the first year
4
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What is lateral meristem (cambium)? What is secondary growth?
A
- plant tissue consisting of actively dividing cells that produce secondary growth
- growth that occurs from lateral meristems and results in an increase in growth
5
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Photoreceptor
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A molecule that detects light; different photoreceptors detect different wavelengths of light
6
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Photoperiodism
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A plants response to changing day length
7
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Macronutrients
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Plant nutrients needed in large quantities
