Root/Flower/Leaf anatomy

Question 1

Primary root

Answer 1

radical of seed- largest root

Question 2

Filament (male)

Answer 2

support of Anther

Question 3

Pedicel

Answer 3

Stem - hold flower erect

Question 4

lateral root

Answer 4

smaller roots braching off primary root

Question 5

Petal

Answer 5

showy to attract pollinators

Question 6

Sepal

Answer 6

protects/surrounds flowers as they develop

Question 7

What needs do roots fulfill

Answer 7

• anchor
• support
• water uptake
• nutrient uptake
• carbohydrate storage

herbaceous plants cannot store carbs above ground

Question 8

Ovary (female)

Answer 8

(ovules) genetic material fertilize eggs

can produce many seeds

Question 9

Pistil (female)

Answer 9

made up of stigma, style, ovary

Question 10

Receptacle

Answer 10

where everything is plugged in/held together

Question 11

Stigma (female)

Answer 11

stciky to accept pollen

Question 12

Perfect Flowers

Answer 12

both stamen and pistil parts

Question 13

Anthers (male)

Answer 13

where pollen is produced

Question 14

root cap

Answer 14

protects root tip

lubricates soil to penetrate

Question 15

root tip

Answer 15

maristem - ABOVE root cap

Question 16

Node

Answer 16

where leaves or beaches develop

Question 17

Simple leaves

Question 18

Style (female)

Answer 18

holds/supports stigma

Question 19

Imperfect flowers

Answer 19

Missing either stamens or pistils

Question 20

Stamen

Answer 20

Anther and Filament make up Stamen

Male

Question 21

Flower anatomy

Answer 21

anther, filament: stamen

pistil: ovary, style,stigma;

petal, sepal, receptacle

Question 22

root hairs

Answer 22

increase surface area for water

Question 23

internode

Answer 23

space between nodes

Question 24

Crown

Answer 24

perennials grow in clumps called crowns

• they can be propagated(divided) as long as there is at least 1 bud
• roots do not contain buds, you need to divide stems to propagate
• divide every few years because centers die