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Quiz 2: roots Flashcards

1
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what are 3 functions of roots

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  1. support/ anchorage
  2. water and mineral uptake
  3. storage of excess nutrients
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what are primary roots

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-roots that grow directly from the main root radicle that emerges from seeds

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describe tap roots

what plant use this

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single primary root is dominant 
provides main support for tree and anchors it firmly to ground 
*not all trees have one 
-gymnosperms and most dicots 
-then branching occurs
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4
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describe fibrous root system

what plants use this

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network of similarly sized roots, - masses of fine feeding roots close to ground surface
-found in monocots

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5
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describe secondary (lateral) root system

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emerges from primary root

-sometimes adventitious roots that emerge from stems and leaves

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6
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describe fibrous roots

a) characteristics (2)
b) pros
c) cons

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a) shallow- 30cm-2 m of surface
- wide coverage area
b) - erosion control
c) lower tolerance for draught
- poor anchorage for large plants

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7
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role of lateral roots

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  • help anchor and support trunk—> may have wide spread (father than drip line)
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8
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define deeply descending roots “sinkers”

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grow downward from lateral roots

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9
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describe tap roots

a) characteristics ( 2)
b) pros
c) cons

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a) little branching off main root
- provides main support for tree and anchors it firmly to ground
* not all trees have one
b) good anchors
- nutrient storage
- better drought tolerance
c) none?

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10
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describe feeder roots

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  • major function is absorption of water and minerals

- located throughout entire canopy of tree

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describe growth patterns of tree roots

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> 50% roots grow beyond trip line

-can grow as deep and tree is tall and wide as tree is tall

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12
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describe secondary specialized root system

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-adventitious roots- coming from outside , unusual place

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13
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what are 3 type of adventitious roots?

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aerial: orchids, ivy
butressing: root flares for extra support
prop: corn –> extended stem for extra support

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14
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why do excess nutrients get stored in roots

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  1. protection from predators- insects, larger herbivores

2. protection from climatic conditions –> seasonal dormancy

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15
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what is (arguably) primary purpose of root

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water/ mineral uptake

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16
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where does mineral/ water uptake occur?

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root hair, located just behind root tip

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17
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define root hair

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extensions of epidermis

  • where 95% uptake water and mineral takes place
  • more surface area = greater potential uptake
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18
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define cortex

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central core where vascular system is (xylen and phloem), between epi and endodermis

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endodermis

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encloses vascular tissue

20
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pericycle

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just inside endodermis

- area which branch roots start

21
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xylem

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  • water conducting tissue

- located more centrally

22
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phloem

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  • food conducting tissue

- located closer to exterior of cortex

23
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epidermis

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-outer layer of cells (skin)

24
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zone of elongation

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where cells expand in length

25
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apical meristem

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-region of actively dividing cells at root tips

26
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root cap

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-protection for delicate root tip

27
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what are 2 mutualistic relationships a plant root may have

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  1. hyphae of fungus

2. bacteria rhizobia

28
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describe mycorrhizal fungus relationship with plants

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  • plant gets dissolved mineral ions released by fungus ( and increase water access)
  • fungus gets carbs from plant
29
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what is the most important nutrient for the biosphere

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nitrogen

30
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what is nitrogen mostly present as in earth atm.

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79% N2 gas –> not usable for plants

31
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how can plants uptake N?

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  • N fixation –> combined into ammonium (NH4) or nitrate (NO2)
  • means N is limiting factor for growth
32
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describe mycorrhizal bacteria mutualistic relationship

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  • with legumes, enter N fixing nodulation with bacteria rhizobia
  • results in formation of root nodules
  • provides major source of available N in biosphere
33
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how does branch root form

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  • emerges from pericycle

- pushes aside endodermis, cortex and epidermis

34
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describe formation of lateral root

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  • originates in pericycle ( outermost layer of vasuclar cylinder of root) and grows out through the cortex and epidermis
35
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osmosis

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movement of water from area of high to low concentration

36
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capillary water

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water held in tiny spaces between soil particles or between plant cells

37
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turgid

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swollen and firm due to internal water pressure

38
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describe general movement of water and 2 different paths

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  • plant root epidermis –> cortex –> endodermis –> pericycle –> tracheary elements (xylem)
  • apoplast = inbetween cells or symplast = through cells
39
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describe process is which plant cells uptake water (2)

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    • roots hairs draw water into cells via osmosis
      - when epidermal cells are turgid excess water is discharged bwteen cortex cells and works way into xyxlem –> works for short distances
  2. water is moved longer distances via transpiration
    - water gets pulled up roots system b/c water exiting leaves
40
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what are 3 needs of root system

what are they dependent on?

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  1. water
  2. oxygen
  3. micronutrients
    - soil structure and composition
41
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describe soil structure of sand

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  • large particle size
  • large spaces b/ween particles
  • poor water holding capacity
42
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describe soil structure of clay

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  • fine particles
  • small spaces b/ween particles
  • excellent water holding capacity
43
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describe aeration

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  1. allow circulation air to reach/ penetrate something

2. change liquid to gas ex carb drinks

44
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describe compression

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  • compression of particle to make dense mass
45
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what are 2 factors make up soil composition

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1 . nutrient level: amount of micro and macro nutrients in soil –> slat levels affect water uptake
2. pH: percent hydrogen–> measure of relatively acidity or alkalinity , determines availability of nutrients

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