Practicum II Flashcards
1
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Vascular cambium
A
comprises cells that differentiate post expansion to become secondary xylem and secondary phloem
2
Q
Xylem cell
A
water
3
Q
Phloem
A
photosynthates
4
Q
Cork cambium
A
outer layers of cork
5
Q
Tuberous stem
A
Potato (nodes)
6
Q
Lenticels
A
Functions as a pore, providing a pathway for gas exchange
7
Q
tendril
A
a
8
Q
stolon (rhizome)
A
a stem that trails along the ground and roots
a rhizome is the underground version of this
9
Q
spine
A
modified leaf
10
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Thron
A
modified stem
11
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prickle
A
pointed tip of stem or leaf
12
Q
tap root
A
carrot
13
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tuberous root
A
sweet potato
14
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fibrous root
A
grasses
15
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rhizome ( stolon)
A
REALLY modified stem, underground and can be reproductive
