Structure Flashcards
3 plant systems
Leaf, stem, roots
Where does most photosynthesis take place?
Leaf system
What stems do photosynthesis take place in?
Green
How do stems transport fluid?
I’m the vessels
Does the stem system have a strong or week cell wall
Strong to support plant
Are roots photosynthetic
No because it doesn’t receive light
What is the function of the root system
Absorb water and find mineral nutrients
How are fluids and minerals transported in roots
Vessels
Xylem vessel facts
Cell wall is dead, one way travel, takes nutrients from ground to leaves, thick walls, no end walls, carry water and minerals
Phloem vessel facts
Carry water and food, two way flow, cell wall is living cells, cells have end walls
Is phloem or xylem larger?
Xylem
Only green portion of plant
Chloroplasts
Stacks in chloroplasts called
Grana
Individual stack called
Thylakoid
Gel within chloroplasts
Stroma